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1. The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
5.0 star property
West End
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great experience, the hotel is in a perfect to visit the Castle and surrounding areas"
United States
Oscar
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,450 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and helpful staff, and clean comfortable room."
Canada
Peter
The price is €252
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

3. W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (504 reviews)
"Great hotel in a good location"
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is €235
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
W Edinburgh

4. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Tollcross
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"By far, one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in."
Canada
DAVID
The price is €190
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

5. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, friendly staff"
United States
Matthew
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

6. The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"A fabulous stay. It’s a gorgeous, luxurious hotel with good staff, great breakfast and a lovely bar. Big spacious rooms, lovely extras for my son. Absolutely worth the extra money compared to others around."
United Kingdom
Victoria
The price is €535
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
The Balmoral Hotel

7. The Bonham Hotel

The Bonham Hotel
5.0 star property
West End
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay in a nice quiet area!"
United States
Gail
The price is €225
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Bonham Hotel

8. The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Pleasing in every regard. This hotel is a masterpiece of architecture, design, and hospitality"
Australia
Alastair
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice property in the heart of old town. Would recommend the family room for travel with young kids."
United States
Blake
The price is €240
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

10. Marine & Lawn North Berwick

Marine & Lawn North Berwick
5.0 star property
North Berwick
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (342 reviews)
"Excellent stay, very relaxing! Lovely spa and thoroughly recommend a massage, excellent."
United Kingdom
Kimberly
The price is €251
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Marine & Lawn North Berwick

11. 100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street
5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Well maintained and beautiful property. Very comfortable and convenient location. They made all of us feel home, even the little kid"
United States
Eevy
The price is €531
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
100 Princes Street

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

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (804 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great location, loved having a washer/dryer"
United States
Amy
The price is €316
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

13. Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
5.0 star property
Leith
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (567 reviews)
"Fantastic stay - highly recommend."
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is €340
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

14. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (246 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Ary
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

15. Gleneagles Townhouse

Gleneagles Townhouse
5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Beautiful place Exceeded our expectations!"
Canada
Rose
The price is €598
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Gleneagles Townhouse

16. Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

Destiny Scotland - Distillers House
5.0 star property
West End
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (436 reviews)
"Map describing the area of location would be great on check in as would the explantion of ways to connect with a concierge person for questions about Edinburgh code for entering bldg as well as apartment was genious! stay was delightful as was proximity to Haymarket trainn station!"
United States
candace
The price is €214
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

17. Prestonfield House

Prestonfield House
5.0 star property
Prestonfield
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (308 reviews)
"Staff were attentive and incredibly friendly! The food was amazing and the property very well maintained and so beautiful!"
United States
Trina
The price is €410
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Prestonfield House

18. The Roseate Edinburgh

The Roseate Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Haymarket
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (717 reviews)
"Lovely boutique hotel. The staff was helpful and friendly and the breakfast was wonderful. Highly recommend"
Canada
Catherine
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Roseate Edinburgh

19. Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place
5.0 star property
Leith
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Clean rooms and wonderful staff. Good location as well. We truly enjoyed our stay."
United States
Deborah
The price is €192
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Six Brunton Place

20. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5.0 star property
Abbeyhill
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (183 reviews)
"Great location for sightseeing in Edinburgh."
United Kingdom
Stuart
The price is €192
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
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