Hotels around Edinburgh Castle - United Kingdom

This Georgian building is now a family-run guest house with easy access to Edinburgh city centre by bus. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs. Allison House is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the city centre. The regular buses take about 10 minutes to reach the city centre. The guest house was fully refurbished in 2007 and mixes modern comforts with original features. The large rooms come with a free Scotsman newspaper and free whiskey or sherry. The rooms have work desks, hairdryers and tea/coffee. A full Scottish breakfast is available each day. There is a large garden and a computer with free internet at reception.

Alexander Guest House is a friendly B&B with good breakfasts, clean rooms and excellent bus access to Edinburgh city centre. Arthur’s Seat provides a beautiful backdrop. At Alexander there is limited free parking and free internet access. The house is in a residential area about 1 mile south of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the Royal Mile. Waverley Train Station on Princes Street is 1.25 miles away. The Alexander Guest House has good access to Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh University.

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel is just 200 metres from Lyceum Theatre Royal. It boasts luxurious elegant rooms, an Italian restaurant, spa, modern gym and a rooftop hydro-pool. The large air-conditioned rooms have beautiful furnishings and mood lighting. They feature a media hub with Wi-Fi access and an interactive satellite flat-screen TV. Glass-walled bathrooms include walk-in showers, baths and bathrobes. Santini, the award-winning Italian restaurant on Conference Square, offers authentic Italian cuisine in contemporary surroundings. At the Spa guests can indulge in a variety of beauty treatments and massages. The Thermal Suite at offers heat experiences, a rock sauna and hammam. Princes Street is a 5-minute walk away. Edinburgh’s famous Royale Mile is less than 10 minutes’ away.

These new, modern apartments are between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, with easy access by bus. They offer good-value accommodation with free Wi-Fi and parking. Featherhall Garden Court is a newly built block of apartments about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the airport and from the city centre. There is a 24-hour bus service. Each apartment has a kitchen with a washing machine/dryer, a bathroom and a lounge with a sofa bed/foldaway z-bed. There is a video entry system and ground-floor apartments have a small private conservatory/porch. There are shops, supermarkets, pubs, takeaways and restaurants just a short walk away. Edinburgh Zoo is less than a mile (1.6 km) away and Murrayfield Stadium is less than 2 miles (3.2 km) away.

Just 150 metres from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, these apartments are 5 minutes’ walk from Waverley Rail Station. Individual rooms are available, sharing the apartment kitchen and bathrooms. Each apartment has a shared lounge/dining area, with a TV available to rent from reception. Fresh bed linen and towels are provided, and every bedroom has a work area and telephone. Euro Hostel Edinburgh Halls’ modern kitchens are each equipped with an oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, and utensils. Basic groceries and supplies can be bought at reception. The Halls are just 10 minutes’ walk from historic Edinburgh Castle. Within just 5 minutes’ walk guests will find theatres, museums, bars and restaurants. Sightseeing bus tour tickets are available from the 24-hour Euro Hostel reception, as are souvenirs, snacks and drinks. There is Wi-Fi access at extra cost, and a coin-operated laundry facility is on site.

This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburgh’s New Town, 700 metres from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large en suite rooms and a traditional Scottish-style bar. This Thistle Hotel is in Edinburgh's West End, only 800 metres from the shops of Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) are less than a mile away. With a digital TV, free tea/coffee and ironing facilities, each individually styled room also has an in room safe. Private bathrooms all have towel warmers and toiletries, and some rooms boast views of Edinburgh Castle. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel is the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. Both galleries are set in a peaceful park. Original Georgian features are present throughout this family-run hotel. The Manor Lounge bar is decorated in a traditional Scottish style and stocks a range of whiskies.

Set in a Georgian building 10 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh city centre, Abbots House is located on the edge of Claremont Park. It offers bright rooms and free parking. Each of the modern and colourful rooms at Abbots House features a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms also offer private bathrooms. Abbots House Hotel offers a choice of continental, vegetarian or full English breakfasts. A variety of restaurants and pubs in Leith are located within a 10-minute walk of Abbots. Abbots House is located in the quiet area of Leith, and Leith Links are within 5 minutes’ walk. Leith Docks are a 15-minute walk away, while Edinburgh Castle is a 15-minute drive.

Unique and very chic, Le Monde is just 100 metres from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station. It has luxury themed rooms, 3 restaurant bars and a lively night club. This 4-star hotel is on exclusive George Street, with restaurants and bars on the doorstep. Edinburgh Castle or the luxury shops at Multrees Walk are both less than 10 minutes' walk away. Impressive rooms are themed after cities around the world, each with free Wi-Fi, a 42-inch flat-screen TV and DVD/CD player. Luxury bathrooms have L'Occitane toiletries and rainfall showers. Each of Le Monde’s sleek and stylish bars serves high-quality cuisine, from freshly baked breakfast pastries to evening brasserie dining and drinks. Guests also have free VIP entry to Shanghai Club.

The Acorn Lodge was built in 1760 and still has its original features. Free on street parking, various breakfast menus (including vegetarian) all rooms with ensuite, family room, full central heating, constant hot water, radio alarm clock, ironing facilities, colour television, plus tea and coffee making facilities. Only a 5 minute bus journey into the city centre, were you can see the castle, Princes Street & the Royal Mile. We feel you will truly enjoy staying at the Acorn Lodge.

Just off the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Smart City Hostels Edinburgh has a 24-hour front desk and a lively restaurant and bar. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is 400 metres away. The award-winning rooms and dormitories at Smart City Hostels have large bunk beds and bathrooms with power showers. All rooms are spacious, and feature stylish décor. Smart City Hostels is home to the popular Bar 50, a fully licensed restaurant and bar with Wi-Fi access, Sky Sports and a pool table. There is also a guest kitchen and a roof terrace. Situated just 700 metres from the shops and nightlife of Princes Street, Smart City is half a mile from Holyrood Palace. Princes Street Gardens are a 5-minute walk away.