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22 Sept - 23 Sept
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23 Sept - 24 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Edinburgh 5-star hotels

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative clock.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ornate moldings, and a chandelier. Tables are set with blue chairs and potted plants.
A living room with a blue sofa, two round coffee tables, and a view of a church steeple through large windows.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with round tables and chairs.

1. The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
West End
United States
jennifer
€452
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 bar area with red chairs and a long counter, a fireplace with a painting above it, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

2. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
United States
Kerry
€426
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
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 building with a curved glass facade and a dome structure in the background.
A modern staircase with glass railings and a red seating area.

3. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Tollcross
Canada
DAVID
€361
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, 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 modern, multi-story building with a circular design, featuring a prominent 'W' logo at the entrance.

4. W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
United Kingdom
Marilyn
€509
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
W Edinburgh
A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.
A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.
A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.
A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

5. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Edinburgh City Centre
Canada
Jennifer
€419
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.
A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

6. The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
Vietnam
NHU PHUC
€778
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Balmoral Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.
A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
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
€463
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
A building with a dome and a castle-like structure on a hill.
A wedding ceremony with a white floral arch and guests seated on wooden chairs.
A modern building with large glass windows, outdoor seating with chairs and tables, and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a clear sky.

8. The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
Edinburgh City Centre
United Kingdom
Sheena
€289
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
A formal dining room with a chandelier, blue upholstered chairs, and a wooden table.
A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and patterned wallpaper.
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 grand lobby with a wooden staircase, a desk with a computer, and a green armchair.

9. The Bonham Hotel

The Bonham Hotel
West End
United States
JOan
€274
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Bonham Hotel
A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.
A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.
A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.
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
Canada
Derek
€792
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
100 Princes Street
A swimming pool with a tiled deck and a wooden fence in the background.
A large, historic building with multiple stories and a prominent entrance, situated on a green field with a clear sky.
A large, multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring numerous windows and a prominent entrance.
A dining room with a large wooden table, six chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

11. Marine North Berwick

Marine North Berwick
North Berwick
United Kingdom
DEREK
€303
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Marine North Berwick
A large, illuminated ship docked at a port with a building in the background.
A bar area with a marble countertop, various glassware, and bottles.
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.

12. Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
Leith
United Kingdom
Simon
€383
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a central seating area, and a large painting on the back wall.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

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

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
Timothy
€520
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items including a trunk, lamps, and a chandelier.
A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, including a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table, with a large mirror and decorative lamps.
A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and antique furniture.
A large, white building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

14. Prestonfield House

Prestonfield House
Prestonfield
Canada
Daniel
€647
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Prestonfield House
A luxurious lobby with a central bar, ornate ceiling, and classical architecture.
A grand staircase with ornate railings, a chandelier, and stained glass windows.
A luxurious lobby with a marble reception desk, a bar area with stools, and a patterned floor.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with a view of buildings, and potted plants.

15. Gleneagles Townhouse

Gleneagles Townhouse
Edinburgh City Centre
€797
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Gleneagles Townhouse
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 modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.

16. Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

Destiny Scotland - Distillers House
West End
United States
Lyndon
€227
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Destiny Scotland - Distillers House
A bathroom with a freestanding copper bathtub, large windows with curtains, and a view of a building outside.
A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a dresser, a mirror, a lamp, and a telephone.
A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, flanked by high-backed chairs and a cushioned bench.
A historic building with a prominent corner turret, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and flowers.

17. The Roseate Edinburgh

The Roseate Edinburgh
Haymarket
United States
Thomas
€271
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Roseate Edinburgh
A bar area with stools, shelves of bottles, and a patterned wall.
A modern lounge area with teal armchairs, a white table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
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.

18. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Chirag
€102
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
A building entrance with a red door labeled "SIX BRUNTON PLACE".
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two lamps, a statue, and a sofa.
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.

19. Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place
Leith
United States
Grace
€231
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Six Brunton Place
A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.
A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

20. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
Abbeyhill
United States
Benton
€265
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

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€111
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,579 reviews)
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
€234
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

80 High Street The Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland
€307
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
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A historic monument with columns, a cityscape with various buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Top Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel with much history. The pool and Spa were an added bonus. Great location for the castle and central location"
Derek 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

8/10 Good
"Great location, nice hotel. Water pressure for bath and shower were very disappointing."
Louise 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent
"Very courteous staff. Great location ."
Rominder 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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What are the best 5-star hotels in Edinburgh?
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