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The Lane Hotel

Hotel in Morningside, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh and with Edinburgh International Conference Centre reachable within 2.5 km, The Lane Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

H
House
From
United Kingdom
The overall stay was perfect, including the breakfast! The hotel is situated in a lovely part of Edinburgh, easily reaching all the sights but away from the crowds!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,555 reviews
Price from
US$114.20
1 night, 2 adults

Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

West End, Edinburgh

Destiny Scotland - Distillers House offers self-catering accommodation in a period building in Edinburgh's West End. Guests can enjoy free WiFi at the property.

S
Stéphane
From
France
very comfortable quiet well located mot too far away from the center and well equipped
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews
Price from
US$147.61
1 night, 2 adults

28 York Place Hotel

Hotel in Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

In the heart of Edinburgh, a 5-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station, 28 York Place Hotel offers a lounge bar, free WiFi and bedrooms with views.

N
Nicolae Mae
From
Philippines
Location, dust free environment, relaxing view, very accommodating staff, just what every traveller should need
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,312 reviews
Price from
US$141.73
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

Hotel in Newington, Edinburgh

This small, family-run metro hotel has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city centre, less than 2 miles away. It offers free on-street parking, free WiFi, en-suite rooms and a bar.

P
Peterson
From
Sweden
We have a lovely stay at Ceilidh-Donia. The host was wery welcoming, the breakfast was home cooked and if we go to Edinbourgh again we like to stay in C-D. Thanks from Thomas och Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,017 reviews
Price from
US$142.14
1 night, 2 adults

Kingston Guesthouse

Newington, Edinburgh

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Kingston Guesthouse is a recently renovated guest house located in Edinburgh, 39 km from Dumfries and County Golf Club.

T
Tomiris
From
Kazakhstan
The room was very clean, warm, and had everything I could need. Wish there had been some decaf tea options though!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$157.93
1 night, 2 adults

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, Edinburgh

Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

E
Ei
From
Japan
Excellent accommodation!!In particular, the staff member who spoke Osaka ben and had lived in Japan was extremely kind.They handled my allergies without showing any displeasure, which was very helpful.The heater wasn't supposed to be on yet, but when I asked them to turn it on, the technical team jumped in and got the heater running.Thank you soooooo much.After this, I gets caught up in a terrible incident at the accommodation, so he looked like a god!!ARIGATO!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews
Price from
US$170.08
1 night, 2 adults

4 Friends House

Leith, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, the recently renovated 4 Friends House features accommodation 1.3 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 3.1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station.

K
Kristiina Eli
From
Estonia
Polite and helpful staff, cute interior design, jolly sticky notes, lovely view of the neighbourhood cat, eco-friendly approach in managing the place, public transport near. Some smaller parks, shops, cafes and even a cinema quite close by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews
Price from
US$112.89
1 night, 2 adults

Peggyslea Farm B&B

Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh and only 21 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Peggyslea Farm B&B features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Dexter
From
United Arab Emirates
Beautiful location, just a 30-minute drive from Edinburgh. Neat and well maintained B&B. The hosts were lovely and made you feel right at home. Breakfast was also great ! It's a nice detox from city life. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 799 reviews
Price from
US$200.45
1 night, 2 adults

Grangeview Guest House

Newington, Edinburgh

With free private parking and free Wi-Fi, a 30-minute walk from the centre of Edinburgh, Grangeview Guest House boasts an impressive winding staircase, a 32-inch flat-screen TV in its bedrooms, and...

R
Reka
From
Sweden
Amazing location, really easy to go to city center, there are numerous buses a few meters away. The bed is big and comfortable, we got free breakfast which was a very nice gesture!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews
Price from
US$160.63
1 night, 2 adults

Sonas Guesthouse

Newington, Edinburgh

With free parking and free WiFi, Sonas Guest House offers bright, cosy bedrooms. The historical Royal Mile and Holyrood Park are just a 20-minute walk away.

L
Lana
From
Croatia
The appartment was clean, even though they don't serve breakfast, complimentary breakfast bag every day was a really nice addition, getting to the city center was fast and simple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 722 reviews
Price from
US$153.88
1 night, 2 adults
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The Lane Hotel

Hotel in Morningside, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh and with Edinburgh International Conference Centre reachable within 2.5 km, The Lane Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

H
House
From
United Kingdom
The overall stay was perfect, including the breakfast! The hotel is situated in a lovely part of Edinburgh, easily reaching all the sights but away from the crowds!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,555 reviews
Price from
US$114.20
1 night, 2 adults

Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

West End, Edinburgh

Destiny Scotland - Distillers House offers self-catering accommodation in a period building in Edinburgh's West End. Guests can enjoy free WiFi at the property.

S
Stéphane
From
France
very comfortable quiet well located mot too far away from the center and well equipped
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews
Price from
US$147.61
1 night, 2 adults

28 York Place Hotel

Hotel in Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

In the heart of Edinburgh, a 5-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station, 28 York Place Hotel offers a lounge bar, free WiFi and bedrooms with views.

N
Nicolae Mae
From
Philippines
Location, dust free environment, relaxing view, very accommodating staff, just what every traveller should need
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,312 reviews
Price from
US$141.73
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

Hotel in Newington, Edinburgh

This small, family-run metro hotel has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city centre, less than 2 miles away. It offers free on-street parking, free WiFi, en-suite rooms and a bar.

P
Peterson
From
Sweden
We have a lovely stay at Ceilidh-Donia. The host was wery welcoming, the breakfast was home cooked and if we go to Edinbourgh again we like to stay in C-D. Thanks from Thomas och Maria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,017 reviews
Price from
US$142.14
1 night, 2 adults

Kingston Guesthouse

Newington, Edinburgh

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Kingston Guesthouse is a recently renovated guest house located in Edinburgh, 39 km from Dumfries and County Golf Club.

T
Tomiris
From
Kazakhstan
The room was very clean, warm, and had everything I could need. Wish there had been some decaf tea options though!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$157.93
1 night, 2 adults

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, Edinburgh

Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

E
Ei
From
Japan
Excellent accommodation!!In particular, the staff member who spoke Osaka ben and had lived in Japan was extremely kind.They handled my allergies without showing any displeasure, which was very helpful.The heater wasn't supposed to be on yet, but when I asked them to turn it on, the technical team jumped in and got the heater running.Thank you soooooo much.After this, I gets caught up in a terrible incident at the accommodation, so he looked like a god!!ARIGATO!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews
Price from
US$170.08
1 night, 2 adults

4 Friends House

Leith, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, the recently renovated 4 Friends House features accommodation 1.3 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 3.1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station.

K
Kristiina Eli
From
Estonia
Polite and helpful staff, cute interior design, jolly sticky notes, lovely view of the neighbourhood cat, eco-friendly approach in managing the place, public transport near. Some smaller parks, shops, cafes and even a cinema quite close by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews
Price from
US$112.89
1 night, 2 adults

Peggyslea Farm B&B

Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh and only 21 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Peggyslea Farm B&B features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Dexter
From
United Arab Emirates
Beautiful location, just a 30-minute drive from Edinburgh. Neat and well maintained B&B. The hosts were lovely and made you feel right at home. Breakfast was also great ! It's a nice detox from city life. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 799 reviews
Price from
US$200.45
1 night, 2 adults

Grangeview Guest House

Newington, Edinburgh

With free private parking and free Wi-Fi, a 30-minute walk from the centre of Edinburgh, Grangeview Guest House boasts an impressive winding staircase, a 32-inch flat-screen TV in its bedrooms, and...

R
Reka
From
Sweden
Amazing location, really easy to go to city center, there are numerous buses a few meters away. The bed is big and comfortable, we got free breakfast which was a very nice gesture!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews
Price from
US$160.63
1 night, 2 adults

Sonas Guesthouse

Newington, Edinburgh

With free parking and free WiFi, Sonas Guest House offers bright, cosy bedrooms. The historical Royal Mile and Holyrood Park are just a 20-minute walk away.

L
Lana
From
Croatia
The appartment was clean, even though they don't serve breakfast, complimentary breakfast bag every day was a really nice addition, getting to the city center was fast and simple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 722 reviews
Price from
US$153.88
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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From US$153.07 per night
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Offering inner courtyard views, Royal Mile Suites by the Castle is an accommodation located in Edinburgh, 500 metres from National Museum of Scotland and less than 1 km from University of Edinburgh.

From US$199.24 per night
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From US$220.57 per night
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