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Our top choices for Edinburgh 5-star hotels

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative clock.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with round tables and chairs.
A living room with a blue sofa, two round coffee tables, and a view of a church steeple through large windows.
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
Oscar
€235
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.
A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

2. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
United States
Kerry
€288
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
A modern indoor pool with a curved glass wall, wooden paneling, and a blue-lit floor.
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.
A spacious lobby with patterned sofas, ottomans, and a dining area with uniquely designed chairs.

3. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Tollcross
Canada
DAVID
€246
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
A balcony with two leather chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a cityscape.
A rooftop terrace with a view of historic buildings, including a clock tower. There are potted plants, a sofa, and a round table.
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.

4. W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
Rachel
€325
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 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.

5. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Edinburgh City Centre
Canada
Jennifer
€279
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.
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
€588
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Balmoral Hotel
A building with a dome and a castle-like structure on a hill.
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.
A modern building with large glass windows, outdoor seating with chairs and tables, and a well-maintained lawn.

7. The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
Edinburgh City Centre
Australia
Alastair
€246
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
A formal dining room with a chandelier, blue upholstered chairs, and a wooden table.
A bar area with red leather seating, blue ottomans, and a patterned carpet.
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.

8. The Bonham Hotel

The Bonham Hotel
West End
United States
JOan
€242
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Bonham 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.

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Edinburgh City Centre
United Kingdom
Rory
€294
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
A view from a window overlooking a golf course with a distant island.
A golf course with a view of a distant island, a brick patio with metal tables and chairs, and a well-maintained lawn.
A large, multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring numerous windows and a prominent entrance.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck and a wooden fence in the background.

10. Marine & Lawn North Berwick

Marine & Lawn North Berwick
North Berwick
United Kingdom
DEREK
€285
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Marine & Lawn 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.

11. Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
Leith
United Kingdom
Simon
€345
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Fingal - A Luxury Floating 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 dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.
A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

12. 100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
Eevy
€551
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
100 Princes Street
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.
A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.
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
Amy
€369
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
A hotel room with a bed, a window, and a view of a building outside.
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.
A commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large central island, and a view of the outside through a window.
A modern dining area with white tables and orange chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a city view through large windows.

14. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Chirag
€87
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
A bathroom with a freestanding copper bathtub, large windows with curtains, and a view of a building outside.
A patio with wicker furniture, a hammock, and a table with a white umbrella.
A historic building with a prominent corner turret, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a dresser, a mirror, a lamp, and a telephone.

15. The Roseate Edinburgh

The Roseate Edinburgh
Haymarket
United States
Michael
€240
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Roseate Edinburgh
A luxurious lobby with a central bar, ornate ceiling, and classical architecture.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and various plants.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with a view of buildings, and potted plants.
A luxurious lobby with a marble reception desk, a bar area with stools, and a patterned floor.

16. Gleneagles Townhouse

Gleneagles Townhouse
Edinburgh City Centre
€613
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Gleneagles Townhouse
A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items including a trunk, lamps, and a chandelier.
A large, white building with multiple windows and a central entrance.
A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, including a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table, with a large mirror and decorative lamps.
A pathway lined with conical topiary trees leading to a building with a traditional stone facade.

17. Prestonfield House

Prestonfield House
Prestonfield
Canada
Daniel
€398
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Prestonfield House
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.
A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, fireplace, TV, and decorative plants.

18. Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

Destiny Scotland - Distillers House
West End
Canada
Michael
€181
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Destiny Scotland - Distillers House
A building entrance with a red door labeled "SIX BRUNTON PLACE".
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a wall-mounted shelf.

19. Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place
Leith
United States
Grace
€234
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 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 modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.
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
€240
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
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