Hotels in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is home to more than two hundred hotels and that does not include bed and breakfast establishments. If you haven’t booked through a tour operator then you can always try the Edinburgh and Lothian tourist board as a starting point for finding accommodation.

Whether you are looking for five star opulence,  budget accommodation or something in between, you are bound to find something that will suit your accommodation needs and your budget. The Knight’s Residence is situated in Edinburgh’s old town, situated close to Edinburgh Castle the hotel is an ideal spot from which to enjoy the riches of Edinburgh’s old town. The Knight’s Residence is not a cheap hotel, it is five star accommodations and it is roughly £190 per person per night.

The Hot-el Apartments Cannon Court is a four star rated accommodation and a more affordable stay than some of the five star establishments from £79 a night these family friendly apartments are close to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh’s New Town.

The Best Western King’s Manor Hotel is close to the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. This is a family friendly hotel with attractive rooms and a full service health spa, including an indoor swimming pool and rates are from £61 a night. Not all hotels publish their average rates. A good number of Edinburgh hotels will want to know when you will be arriving and when you plan to leave. Costs for accommodation in these cases are worked out by both the length of your stay and the time of year when you visit. Good hotel accommodation is highly sought after during the month of the Edinburgh festival and many hotels alter the rates at this time to reflect that.

The Castle Apartment are located in Edinburgh’s old town, close to Edinburgh castle, it is also close to the Writer’s Museum. The apartments offer a concierge service and rooms are available from £74 a night but you will need to check availability and again, the rates could vary during the festival season. If you want to be in the thick of things then the George Hotel on Edinburgh’s famous George Street, is right in the centre where shops, restaurants and attractions are plentiful, Rooms at the George start at £100 a night but again you will need to check availability at the time you want to visit.

Edinburgh offers hotel and budget accommodation but many establishments require an email request for rates and these will vary even in budget accommodation depending on when you want to go. You will find grand and famous hotels in Edinburgh, particularly in the old town and around the castle area. The old town is a desirable spot but it is possible to find affordable accommodation as outlined above. You’ll find more budget conscious accommodation and apartment complexes along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and these budget priced hotels stand side by side with five star establishments. If you plan on visiting Edinburgh at the height of the season during the Edinburgh Festival then book well ahead and expect to pay more than the usual rate.