The 32-room Piries Hotel is an older budget property located just down the street from the Haymarket train and tram stations. Rooms vary widely in size (even within the same category), and decor is generic, but all are comfortable and feature good amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, small flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. A pleasant bar with a TV and short drink menu is all there is in the way of amenities, but rates are lower than at some of the hostels in the city center, and everything is kept clean and tidy. A small, basic continental breakfast of hot drinks, bread rolls, pastries, cereals, porridge, and ham and cheese is available for a fee. Another value option in the area is the Haymarket Hub Hotel, though additional fees can add up.
The 32-room Piries Hotel is an older budget property located just down the street from the Haymarket train and tram stations. Rooms vary widely in size (even within the same category), and decor is generic, but all are comfortable and feature good amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, small flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. A pleasant bar with a TV and short drink menu is all there is in the way of amenities, but rates are lower than at some of the hostels in the city center, and everything is kept clean and tidy. A small, basic continental breakfast of hot drinks, bread rolls, pastries, cereals, porridge, and ham and cheese is available for a fee. Another value option in the area is the Haymarket Hub Hotel, though additional fees can add up.
Situated on The Royal Mile between Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, this upscale hotel is ideally located for both tourists and business travelers. Formerly known as the G&V Royal Mile Hotel, the Radisson Collection Royal Mile Edinburgh now has refurbished accommodations. Rooms come in many sizes and feature a variety of amenities, and all are vibrantly decorated. Although it has an excellent restaurant and a small spa, the Radisson Collection is less charming than some of the more classically appointed luxury hotels in the area, and it lacks a pool. Travelers could compare this property with the ultra-stylish and upscale Le Monde Edinburgh.
Situated on The Royal Mile between Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, this upscale hotel is ideally located for both tourists and business travelers. Formerly known as the G&V Royal Mile Hotel, the Radisson Collection Royal Mile Edinburgh now has refurbished accommodations. Rooms come in many sizes and feature a variety of amenities, and all are vibrantly decorated. Although it has an excellent restaurant and a small spa, the Radisson Collection is less charming than some of the more classically appointed luxury hotels in the area, and it lacks a pool. Travelers could compare this property with the ultra-stylish and upscale Le Monde Edinburgh.
The 41-unit Holyrood apartHOTEL is a tidy, spacious, well-located option for Edinburgh tourists, appealing to families, and business travelers on extended stays. The upper-mid-range hotel is a step above many apartment hotels in terms of amenities, with optional daily breakfast baskets, daily maid service, washer/dryers (and free detergent) in each unit, and a fitness center. Apartments are well laid out and equipped with full kitchens, and have an uncluttered, modern feel, contrasting with the picturesque surrounding streets that resemble a small medieval village.
The 41-unit Holyrood apartHOTEL is a tidy, spacious, well-located option for Edinburgh tourists, appealing to families, and business travelers on extended stays. The upper-mid-range hotel is a step above many apartment hotels in terms of amenities, with optional daily breakfast baskets, daily maid service, washer/dryers (and free detergent) in each unit, and a fitness center. Apartments are well laid out and equipped with full kitchens, and have an uncluttered, modern feel, contrasting with the picturesque surrounding streets that resemble a small medieval village.
The Allison House Hotel -- a family-run, three-pearl property -- occupies a gracious Georgian townhouse in Newington, south of the city center and within an easy bus ride of Edinburgh's big-tickets attractions. Like the common areas (most notably an elegant breakfast room where a free buffet is served daily), the 11 tastefully appointed rooms here retain some period character. All come outfitted with modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee-making supplies, and free Wi-Fi, too. Unfortunately, there are also a few deficiencies that can be deal breakers: Certain rooms don’t have en-suite bathrooms while others don’t have windows. If you expect better-equipped accommodations -- or just want to be closer to the action -- it's best to shop around before committing as there are lots of mid-range alternatives in both the Old and New Town.
The Allison House Hotel -- a family-run, three-pearl property -- occupies a gracious Georgian townhouse in Newington, south of the city center and within an easy bus ride of Edinburgh's big-tickets attractions. Like the common areas (most notably an elegant breakfast room where a free buffet is served daily), the 11 tastefully appointed rooms here retain some period character. All come outfitted with modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee-making supplies, and free Wi-Fi, too. Unfortunately, there are also a few deficiencies that can be deal breakers: Certain rooms don’t have en-suite bathrooms while others don’t have windows. If you expect better-equipped accommodations -- or just want to be closer to the action -- it's best to shop around before committing as there are lots of mid-range alternatives in both the Old and New Town.
Housed in an historic building built in 1892 that opened as the DoubleTree in 2014, this 138-room upper-middle-range hotel offers guests contemporary rooms with plush beds, a brasserie and bar, and an excellent location in the heart of Edinburgh just south of Castle Rock. Nearly all the city's major attractions are within walking distance, including Princes Street, Old Town, and Edinburgh Castle. While not a a luxury hotel like the nearby Sheraton Grand, or even a boutique property like the Glasshouse, the DoubleTree offers travelers modern accommodations with a dash of upscale style.
Housed in an historic building built in 1892 that opened as the DoubleTree in 2014, this 138-room upper-middle-range hotel offers guests contemporary rooms with plush beds, a brasserie and bar, and an excellent location in the heart of Edinburgh just south of Castle Rock. Nearly all the city's major attractions are within walking distance, including Princes Street, Old Town, and Edinburgh Castle. While not a a luxury hotel like the nearby Sheraton Grand, or even a boutique property like the Glasshouse, the DoubleTree offers travelers modern accommodations with a dash of upscale style.
The Stay Central Hotel is a hip, contemporary hotel housed in a 17th-century building in the center of Old Town Edinburgh. Although the immediate area feels a little rough around the edges, most of the city center's main tourist attractions are well within walking distance. The 37 rooms at this mid-range property have funky decor, along with iPad docks and free Wi-Fi, while private dorms -- which have an upmarket hostel feel -- can be kitted out for parties. With a lively hotel bar and young, up-for-it clientele, noise is inevitable, especially on weekends -- so for a similar though slightly quieter vibe, guests could take a look at the nearby Grassmarket Hotel.
The Stay Central Hotel is a hip, contemporary hotel housed in a 17th-century building in the center of Old Town Edinburgh. Although the immediate area feels a little rough around the edges, most of the city center's main tourist attractions are well within walking distance. The 37 rooms at this mid-range property have funky decor, along with iPad docks and free Wi-Fi, while private dorms -- which have an upmarket hostel feel -- can be kitted out for parties. With a lively hotel bar and young, up-for-it clientele, noise is inevitable, especially on weekends -- so for a similar though slightly quieter vibe, guests could take a look at the nearby Grassmarket Hotel.
The 85-room, mid-range Old Waverley Hotel is superbly located on Edinburgh’s most famous shopping street, convenient for both business travelers and tourists. Set in a 19th-century building, the hotel maintains an ultra-Scottish and fairly conservative style, with vast expanses of tartan carpeting in the lobby and up the main staircase. Some guests complain reception can only be reached past this flight of stairs. Many of the hotel's windows offer views of Edinburgh’s top sites, including the Castle and Scott Monument. Guest rooms are clean, with high ceilings and elaborate woodwork, but show some cosmetic wear and tear. Traditional Scottish fare and afternoon tea are offered in the on-site Cranston's Restaurant and Abbotsford Bar, respectively. Guests seeking a more modern boutique property in New Town could try The Place.
The 85-room, mid-range Old Waverley Hotel is superbly located on Edinburgh’s most famous shopping street, convenient for both business travelers and tourists. Set in a 19th-century building, the hotel maintains an ultra-Scottish and fairly conservative style, with vast expanses of tartan carpeting in the lobby and up the main staircase. Some guests complain reception can only be reached past this flight of stairs. Many of the hotel's windows offer views of Edinburgh’s top sites, including the Castle and Scott Monument. Guest rooms are clean, with high ceilings and elaborate woodwork, but show some cosmetic wear and tear. Traditional Scottish fare and afternoon tea are offered in the on-site Cranston's Restaurant and Abbotsford Bar, respectively. Guests seeking a more modern boutique property in New Town could try The Place.
The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is a 156-room upscale property just steps from Holyrood Park and a mile from Edinburgh Castle. Many rooms were refurbished in 2014, and some have great views and include access to a Library Lounge. A large indoor pool and well-appointed spa, along with a chic restaurant and unconventional afternoon tea service -- with gin -- round out this hotel's amenities. The property caters mostly to couples, businesspeople, and tourists looking for a refined atmosphere. Another nearby option could be Radisson Blu Edinburgh, which is situated in a mock-castle.
The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is a 156-room upscale property just steps from Holyrood Park and a mile from Edinburgh Castle. Many rooms were refurbished in 2014, and some have great views and include access to a Library Lounge. A large indoor pool and well-appointed spa, along with a chic restaurant and unconventional afternoon tea service -- with gin -- round out this hotel's amenities. The property caters mostly to couples, businesspeople, and tourists looking for a refined atmosphere. Another nearby option could be Radisson Blu Edinburgh, which is situated in a mock-castle.
The 259-room Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge is one of the best values in the city center. Rates are often cheaper than a private room in a centrally located hostel, and rooms are nicer and more contemporary than at most budget properties in town. Rooms are outfitted with excellent pillow-top beds, LCD TVs, free, reliable Wi-Fi, and electric kettles. Everything is spotless and in good shape, although noise from the nightclub downstairs can be an issue, and most bathrooms are tiny. The on-site restaurant serves a breakfast (fee) with tasty continental and full Scottish options, as well as a short international menu for lunch and dinner. Its location down the street from the Royal Mile and a short walk from Waverley train station is hard to beat. Travelers wanting boutique rooms and free breakfast should consider the modern B+B Edinburgh.
The 259-room Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge is one of the best values in the city center. Rates are often cheaper than a private room in a centrally located hostel, and rooms are nicer and more contemporary than at most budget properties in town. Rooms are outfitted with excellent pillow-top beds, LCD TVs, free, reliable Wi-Fi, and electric kettles. Everything is spotless and in good shape, although noise from the nightclub downstairs can be an issue, and most bathrooms are tiny. The on-site restaurant serves a breakfast (fee) with tasty continental and full Scottish options, as well as a short international menu for lunch and dinner. Its location down the street from the Royal Mile and a short walk from Waverley train station is hard to beat. Travelers wanting boutique rooms and free breakfast should consider the modern B+B Edinburgh.
The 180-room Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a modern, stylish property located within a 15-minute walk of most major attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Princes Street. Rooms are spacious and feature quality beds, mini-fridges, large flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and electric kettles. While most units are in good shape and feel fresh, some are a tad worn, and storage is limited in all. The heated indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, and steam room are great perks, and the fitness center, while small, has enough machines for a quick workout. Food at the restaurant is tasty and varied, and the bar has a great atmosphere. Rates are competitive for the location and amenities, but travelers seeking something cheaper may want to consider The Inn Place.
The 180-room Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a modern, stylish property located within a 15-minute walk of most major attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Princes Street. Rooms are spacious and feature quality beds, mini-fridges, large flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and electric kettles. While most units are in good shape and feel fresh, some are a tad worn, and storage is limited in all. The heated indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, and steam room are great perks, and the fitness center, while small, has enough machines for a quick workout. Food at the restaurant is tasty and varied, and the bar has a great atmosphere. Rates are competitive for the location and amenities, but travelers seeking something cheaper may want to consider The Inn Place.