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28 Aug - 30 Aug
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4 Sept - 6 Sept

Our top choices for Edinburgh 5-star hotels

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative clock.
A staircase with a chandelier and a framed picture of trees.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with round tables and chairs.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ornate moldings, and a chandelier. Tables are set with blue chairs and potted plants.

1. The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
West End
United States
Tim
€347
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
A rooftop terrace with wicker chairs, a small table with a cup and snacks, and a view of a castle-like building in the background.
A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.
A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

2. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
United States
Boris
€421
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
A balcony with two leather chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern lounge with a view of a historic clock tower, a plush blue sofa, and two black side tables with decorative items.
A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a round table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A rooftop terrace with a view of historic buildings, including a clock tower. There are potted plants, a sofa, and a round table.

3. W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
United Kingdom
Marilyn
€416
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
W Edinburgh
A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.
A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.
A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

4. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Edinburgh City Centre
United Kingdom
Christie
€348
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
A modern indoor pool with a curved glass wall, wooden paneling, and a blue-lit floor.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A modern staircase with glass railings and a red seating area.
A modern building with a curved glass facade and a dome structure in the background.

5. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Tollcross
Canada
Vivian Wei
€225
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

6. The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
Vietnam
NHU PHUC
€896
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Balmoral Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.
A dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural.
A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Old Town Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Rory
€415
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
A formal dining room with a chandelier, blue upholstered chairs, and a wooden table.
A grand lobby with a wooden staircase, a desk with a computer, and a green armchair.
A room with a round glass table, two upholstered chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a tree and buildings through large windows.
A bar area with red leather seating, blue ottomans, and a patterned carpet.

8. The Bonham Hotel

The Bonham Hotel
West End
United States
JOan
€285
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Bonham Hotel
A bathroom with a freestanding copper bathtub, large windows with curtains, and a view of a building outside.
A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, flanked by high-backed chairs and a cushioned bench.
A patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a hammock.
A historic building with a prominent corner turret, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and flowers.

9. The Roseate Edinburgh

The Roseate Edinburgh
Haymarket
United States
Michael
€284
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Roseate Edinburgh
A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.
A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.
A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.
A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

10. 100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street
Edinburgh City Centre
Australia
Sas
€738
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
100 Princes Street
A building with a dome and a castle-like structure on a hill.
A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a clear sky.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A wedding ceremony with a white floral arch and guests seated on wooden chairs.

11. The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
Edinburgh City Centre
United Kingdom
Tom
€297
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
A swimming pool with a tiled deck and a wooden fence in the background.
A golf course with a view of a distant island, a brick patio with metal tables and chairs, and a well-maintained lawn.
A dining room with a large wooden table, six chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A large, historic building with multiple stories and a prominent entrance, situated on a green field with a clear sky.

12. Marine North Berwick

Marine North Berwick
North Berwick
Canada
Catherine
€344
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Marine North Berwick
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.
A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

13. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
samira
€497
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
A bar area with stools, shelves of bottles, and a patterned wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows with sheer curtains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.
A bar area with multiple clear glass bottles with blue caps, a white bowl, and a person in the background.

14. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Chirag
€148
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items including a trunk, lamps, and a chandelier.
A pathway lined with conical topiary trees leading to a building with a traditional stone facade.
A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, including a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table, with a large mirror and decorative lamps.
A large, white building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

15. Prestonfield House

Prestonfield House
Prestonfield
United States
Jonathan
€499
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Prestonfield House
A luxurious lobby with a central bar, ornate ceiling, and classical architecture.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and various plants.
A luxurious lobby with a marble reception desk, a bar area with stools, and a patterned floor.
A grand staircase with ornate railings, a chandelier, and stained glass windows.

16. Gleneagles Townhouse

Gleneagles Townhouse
Edinburgh City Centre
€785
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Gleneagles Townhouse
A large, illuminated ship docked at a port with a building in the background.
A dining area with a staircase, potted plants, and a table set for a meal.
A modern hotel room with a spiral staircase, a large bed, and a patterned carpet.
A deck with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of the water and buildings.

17. Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
Leith
United Kingdom
Simon
€405
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, fireplace, TV, and decorative plants.
A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, a bedside table with a drawer, and a window with blinds.
A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

18. Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

Destiny Scotland - Distillers House
West End
United Kingdom
Anthony
€246
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Destiny Scotland - Distillers House
A large, historic house with a symmetrical garden and a central pathway leading to the entrance.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and seating with a view of the outdoors.
A traditional house with a well-maintained garden, a paved driveway, and a clear sky.
A garden patio with wicker furniture and a stone pathway.

19. Greywalls Hotel and Chez Roux

Greywalls Hotel and Chez Roux
Gullane
United States
Dale
€382
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Greywalls Hotel and Chez Roux
A building entrance with a red door labeled "SIX BRUNTON PLACE".
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a wall-mounted shelf.
A grand staircase with a mirror, candle sconces, and a patterned carpet leading to a room with a painting on the wall.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, a painting on the wall, and a floor lamp.

20. Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place
Leith
United States
Grace
€375
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Six Brunton Place
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includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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Top Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel's location was perfect, close to restaurants, shops, and attractions. The staff at check-in were extremely friendly and helpful, making my experience even more enjoyable . I was impressed with how clean and well-maintained the room was, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay. Staff at the front door were exceptional!!"
Deborah 3-night trip
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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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