This upscale boutique hotel is right in the heart of lively Edinburgh. Just at the end of Princes Street, all the main attractions are a short walk away. The hotel has a truly Scottish personality, and a cool, contemporary style. Each of the 31 rooms is dedicated to a Scottish icon like Rod Stewart, and decorated in a modern, minimalist way. The restaurant serves great Scottish dishes and the bar is a stylish hotspot for both tourists and locals. Angels Share is slightly cheaper than the nearby Tigerlily, so it offers great value in a hard-to-beat location.
This upscale boutique hotel is right in the heart of lively Edinburgh. Just at the end of Princes Street, all the main attractions are a short walk away. The hotel has a truly Scottish personality, and a cool, contemporary style. Each of the 31 rooms is dedicated to a Scottish icon like Rod Stewart, and decorated in a modern, minimalist way. The restaurant serves great Scottish dishes and the bar is a stylish hotspot for both tourists and locals. Angels Share is slightly cheaper than the nearby Tigerlily, so it offers great value in a hard-to-beat location.
The 53-room three-pearl Parliament House Hotel is a historic property that dates to the 1760s. It's conveniently located at the foot of Calton Hill along Waterloo Place, mere yards from Princes Street, and is within a 15-minute walk of Waverly Station. Despite its central location, it's tucked away on a quiet, cobbled street, away from the city's hubbub and traffic. Public spaces are traditional, homey, and cozy -- think roaring log fires and high ceilings with ornate moldings -- but the rooms, which range from Singles to Suites, are modern and colorful with big bay windows. They include free Wi-Fi, minibars, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel delivers good value for travelers who want a central yet quiet location in Edinburgh.
The 53-room three-pearl Parliament House Hotel is a historic property that dates to the 1760s. It's conveniently located at the foot of Calton Hill along Waterloo Place, mere yards from Princes Street, and is within a 15-minute walk of Waverly Station. Despite its central location, it's tucked away on a quiet, cobbled street, away from the city's hubbub and traffic. Public spaces are traditional, homey, and cozy -- think roaring log fires and high ceilings with ornate moldings -- but the rooms, which range from Singles to Suites, are modern and colorful with big bay windows. They include free Wi-Fi, minibars, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel delivers good value for travelers who want a central yet quiet location in Edinburgh.
Adria House is a mid-range, family-run guesthouse set in a fine Georgian terrace with traditionally styled interiors and plenty of period charm. Its pleasant, cobbled street location is walkable from the main station and offers easy access to Calton Hill -- though Edinburgh's historic center is a stretch on foot. The seven rooms are spacious and cozy, though a couple lack en-suite facilities, and there's no elevator. Rates are around what's expected for a good quality bed-and-breakfast in Edinburgh, and it is certainly one of the nicer ones, with Wi-Fi and a cooked English breakfast included.
Adria House is a mid-range, family-run guesthouse set in a fine Georgian terrace with traditionally styled interiors and plenty of period charm. Its pleasant, cobbled street location is walkable from the main station and offers easy access to Calton Hill -- though Edinburgh's historic center is a stretch on foot. The seven rooms are spacious and cozy, though a couple lack en-suite facilities, and there's no elevator. Rates are around what's expected for a good quality bed-and-breakfast in Edinburgh, and it is certainly one of the nicer ones, with Wi-Fi and a cooked English breakfast included.
A four-pearl Victorian country mansion, Norton House Hotel and Spa, built in 1843, sits on 55 acres of beautiful grounds that feature mature trees and pretty hanging baskets. The hotel is a classic stone-built manor with 83 rooms that include a number of luxury suites. Intended as a traditional country retreat, the property is tucked away from the bustle of the city. The spa, located in a separate building, offers a range of treatments, including a form of mud therapy. The hotel is a five-minute drive from the airport, but aircraft noise is not a problem. Edinburgh's city center is half an hour's drive away, making Norton House a good choice for those seeking a bucolic getaway, and for business travelers using its meeting rooms and business facilities, and taking advantage of its proximity to the airport.
A four-pearl Victorian country mansion, Norton House Hotel and Spa, built in 1843, sits on 55 acres of beautiful grounds that feature mature trees and pretty hanging baskets. The hotel is a classic stone-built manor with 83 rooms that include a number of luxury suites. Intended as a traditional country retreat, the property is tucked away from the bustle of the city. The spa, located in a separate building, offers a range of treatments, including a form of mud therapy. The hotel is a five-minute drive from the airport, but aircraft noise is not a problem. Edinburgh's city center is half an hour's drive away, making Norton House a good choice for those seeking a bucolic getaway, and for business travelers using its meeting rooms and business facilities, and taking advantage of its proximity to the airport.
The Witchery by the Castle is a four-pearl, gothic-style property at the top of the Royal Mile in the Old Town, at the base of the Edinburgh Castle. Essentially a restaurant (well, two actually) with some suites attached (nine), there are few communal spaces -- the hotel is a favorite among those seeking seclusion. The rooms are large, ornately designed, and filled with antiques, but be aware that the hotel lacks such large-scale amenities as a fitness center, business center, spa, and even Wi-Fi. It excels in the small touches -- slippers, chocolates, Champagne, and nightly turndown service by an attentive staff.
The Witchery by the Castle is a four-pearl, gothic-style property at the top of the Royal Mile in the Old Town, at the base of the Edinburgh Castle. Essentially a restaurant (well, two actually) with some suites attached (nine), there are few communal spaces -- the hotel is a favorite among those seeking seclusion. The rooms are large, ornately designed, and filled with antiques, but be aware that the hotel lacks such large-scale amenities as a fitness center, business center, spa, and even Wi-Fi. It excels in the small touches -- slippers, chocolates, Champagne, and nightly turndown service by an attentive staff.
The 11-room Hotel Twenty is a budget-oriented bed-and-breakfast occupying two floors of a typical Georgian building, located within walking distance of Edinburgh's city center. Interiors have a bold color palette of red, grey, and black. Rooms are generally well-presented and clean with flat-screen TVs and hairdryers, though noise can be an issue. The breakfast buffet is limited and of questionable quality, although the restaurant's Thai menu is rather good. All in all it's some of the cheapest non-hostel accommodation you'll find with a location this central, so it's great value if you can overlook its shortcomings. Wi-Fi is free.
The 11-room Hotel Twenty is a budget-oriented bed-and-breakfast occupying two floors of a typical Georgian building, located within walking distance of Edinburgh's city center. Interiors have a bold color palette of red, grey, and black. Rooms are generally well-presented and clean with flat-screen TVs and hairdryers, though noise can be an issue. The breakfast buffet is limited and of questionable quality, although the restaurant's Thai menu is rather good. All in all it's some of the cheapest non-hostel accommodation you'll find with a location this central, so it's great value if you can overlook its shortcomings. Wi-Fi is free.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is an upscale hotel located in Edinburgh's Old Town -- on the east end of Princes Street. The 148 spacious rooms, suites, and family suites feature stylish decor, with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi, though noise in the area can be an issue on weekends. Elliot's Bar and Restaurant serves traditional Scottish cuisine, including a popular traditional Scottish breakfast (for an additional fee). Guests have free use of the indoor swimming pool, sauna, and gym, and treatments are available at PURE Spa and Beauty. It's worth comparing rates at Apex Grassmarket Hotel (within the same hotel chain) for many of the same features and similarly contemporary feel, at a slightly lower price point.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is an upscale hotel located in Edinburgh's Old Town -- on the east end of Princes Street. The 148 spacious rooms, suites, and family suites feature stylish decor, with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi, though noise in the area can be an issue on weekends. Elliot's Bar and Restaurant serves traditional Scottish cuisine, including a popular traditional Scottish breakfast (for an additional fee). Guests have free use of the indoor swimming pool, sauna, and gym, and treatments are available at PURE Spa and Beauty. It's worth comparing rates at Apex Grassmarket Hotel (within the same hotel chain) for many of the same features and similarly contemporary feel, at a slightly lower price point.
The tiny, two-pearl Baxter stands out among Edinburgh’s many hostels with its polished industrial-chic design, comfortable beds, and clean bathrooms. Its six dorms are snug but comfy, with spacious lockers, thick mattresses (bed linens provided), and free Wi-Fi, and each bed is equipped with a power socket, a reading light, and a shelf. Five dorms share a single (spotless) bathroom, which can unfortunately cause lines for showers and toilets in the morning. There is also limited space for changing clothes. Free breakfast with free-range eggs and toast is served daily in the common kitchen, which doubles as a lounge with free tea and coffee throughout the day. All in all, this is a great pick for travelers on a budget, but those seeking something even cheaper may want to compare rates at the High Street Hostel.
The tiny, two-pearl Baxter stands out among Edinburgh’s many hostels with its polished industrial-chic design, comfortable beds, and clean bathrooms. Its six dorms are snug but comfy, with spacious lockers, thick mattresses (bed linens provided), and free Wi-Fi, and each bed is equipped with a power socket, a reading light, and a shelf. Five dorms share a single (spotless) bathroom, which can unfortunately cause lines for showers and toilets in the morning. There is also limited space for changing clothes. Free breakfast with free-range eggs and toast is served daily in the common kitchen, which doubles as a lounge with free tea and coffee throughout the day. All in all, this is a great pick for travelers on a budget, but those seeking something even cheaper may want to compare rates at the High Street Hostel.
The German Hotel chain Motel One combined 16th- and 18th-century buildings to create its reasonably priced, 208-room Edinburgh-Royal hotel. Located in a quiet section of Old Town, just in front of Waverly Station, the hotel is within walking distance of most major tourist destinations. The lobby interior features Arne Jacobsen ball chairs and tables made from whiskey barrels for a contemporary Scottish take on mid-century modern style. Streamlined rooms are snug and comfortable though the views vary. Some, not all, offer a glimpse of Princes Street Gardens. But families may find the bathrooms to be too small. Travelers could compare rates and amenities with the neighboring three-pearl Grassmarket Hotel, which has fresh and youthful decor.
The German Hotel chain Motel One combined 16th- and 18th-century buildings to create its reasonably priced, 208-room Edinburgh-Royal hotel. Located in a quiet section of Old Town, just in front of Waverly Station, the hotel is within walking distance of most major tourist destinations. The lobby interior features Arne Jacobsen ball chairs and tables made from whiskey barrels for a contemporary Scottish take on mid-century modern style. Streamlined rooms are snug and comfortable though the views vary. Some, not all, offer a glimpse of Princes Street Gardens. But families may find the bathrooms to be too small. Travelers could compare rates and amenities with the neighboring three-pearl Grassmarket Hotel, which has fresh and youthful decor.
