Family-friendly hotels in Edinburgh
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Novotel Edinburgh Park
★ 4.5 (3,596)
170-room Novotel at Edinburgh Park with a pool, sauna and steam room, plus tram links straight into the city centre.
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The Caledonian Edinburgh Curio Collection by Hilton
★ 4.5 (3,155)
A grand hotel at the west end of Princes Street, Edinburgh, with 241 rooms and castle views close to the city's main sights.
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Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity Edinburgh Grassmarket
★ 4.7 (2,082)
Aparthotel on Kings Stables Road, Edinburgh, with modern rooms and kitchenettes, some with castle views, near Grassmarket.
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Novotel Edinburgh Centre
★ 4.3 (3,849)
A 180-room hotel near Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, well suited to families and pool-loving city breakers alike.
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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
★ 4.5 (2,551)
A polished spa hotel in Edinburgh's West End, well suited to travellers who want castle views and proper pampering without leaving the building.
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Radisson Blu Edinburgh City Centre
★ 4.4 (2,807)
Hotel on Edinburgh's Royal Mile with a restaurant, bar and hearty breakfast, plus spa and gym facilities for guests to unwind after sightseeing.
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Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
★ 4.2 (4,088)
Straightforward, air-conditioned rooms with drinks on hand, just off the Royal Mile in central Edinburgh, close to the castle.
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InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George
★ 4.5 (2,234)
A 240-room hotel on George Street in central Edinburgh, with a breakfast menu stretching to smoked mackerel and black pudding.
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Kimpton Charlotte Square
★ 4.6 (1,867)
Seven linked Georgian townhouses on the New Town's finest square, with a glass-roofed garden restaurant, spa and pool.
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Black Ivy
★ 4.5 (2,184)
A hotel on Alvanley Terrace in Edinburgh, within reach of the Zoo, offering stylish rooms and a well-regarded restaurant and bar.
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Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End
★ 4.3 (3,109)
228 modern en-suite rooms with strong showers and air conditioning, on Fountainbridge in Edinburgh, a 20-minute walk from the Castle.
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
★ 4.4 (2,556)
A 208-room city hotel on Market Street, Edinburgh, well suited to sightseers who want to walk everywhere and still get a proper breakfast.
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ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square
★ 4.5 (2,137)
Ibis Styles on St Andrew Square offers a hearty breakfast with haggis on the menu, plus 103 modern rooms in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Ten Hill Place Hotel
★ 4.6 (1,752)
Four-star hotel in a quiet Georgian square off Nicolson Street, owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
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hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile
★ 4.3 (2,644)
A compact, well-placed hotel just off Edinburgh's Royal Mile, with easy walking access to the castle and Holyrood Palace.
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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
★ 4.4 (2,145)
On Edinburgh's Royal Mile, this aparthotel offers self-catering rooms with kitchenettes, ideal for exploring the Old Town on foot.
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The White Lady Wetherspoon
★ 4.2 (3,041)
A budget Wetherspoon hotel on St Johns Road in Edinburgh, close to the Zoo, with easy bus links into the city centre.
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
★ 4.4 (2,108)
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers 184 spacious, well-equipped rooms in central Edinburgh, with a pool, sauna and steam room to unwind in.
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Premier Inn Edinburgh Park Airport
★ 4.3 (2,392)
Premier Inn at Lochside Court, Edinburgh Park, with tram and train stops on the doorstep for quick runs into the city or airport.
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hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Rose Street
★ 4.4 (1,980)
A compact, budget-friendly base for travellers who want central Edinburgh without paying for space, just off Princes Street on Rose Street.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
★ 4.2 (2,799)
A 185-room hotel within walking distance of Edinburgh Airport and its tram links, with a gym, pool and on-site parking.
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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
★ 4.5 (1,641)
A 122-room hotel on Edinburgh's historic Grassmarket, beneath the castle rock, with easy walking to the Old Town's pubs and restaurants.
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Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket
★ 4.0 (3,972)
282-room hotel opposite Haymarket Station in Edinburgh, with mini-fridges in every room and Edinburgh Castle within easy reach.
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ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile Hunter Square
★ 4.3 (2,219)
A 99-room, six-storey ibis hotel just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town, steps from bars, restaurants and city sights.
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Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
★ 4.4 (1,726)
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes puts 140 rooms on Princes Street itself, close to Edinburgh Waverley station and Edinburgh Zoo.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
★ 4.3 (2,041)
A 138-room hotel on Bread Street for city-break travellers who want Edinburgh Castle views and an easy walk into the Old Town.
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The Scotsman Hotel
★ 4.4 (1,716)
A 72-room hotel on North Bridge in Edinburgh, with spacious rooms and a restaurant, bar and garden, a short walk from Waverley station.
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront
★ 4.2 (2,379)
A 145-room Holiday Inn Express on Edinburgh's Leith waterfront, with easy tram and bus links into the city centre.
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Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
★ 4.3 (1,969)
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel has 100 rooms and a pool, jacuzzi and steam room set-up near Portobello Beach, with easy bus and rail links into Edinburgh.
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Courtyard Edinburgh by Marriott
★ 4.3 (1,908)
A 240-room Marriott hotel on Baxters Place, Edinburgh, known for its hearty breakfast and easy walk to Calton Hill and the Royal Mile.
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Staycity Serviced Apartments - West End
★ 4.4 (1,595)
144 self-catering apartments with kitchens and washing machines in Edinburgh's West End, close to the zoo and city centre.
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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
★ 4.1 (2,730)
A 211-room hotel on North Bridge in Edinburgh, with spacious en-suite rooms moments from the Royal Mile.
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre
★ 4.1 (2,621)
Hotel at Picardy Place, Edinburgh, with a tram stop right outside and the Old Town, pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance.
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Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre York Place St James Quarter hotel
★ 4.4 (1,487)
A reliable base for city-break travellers and shoppers, this York Place Premier Inn sits close to St James Quarter and Waverley Station.
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
★ 4.0 (3,023)
Edinburgh's Old Town, close to the Royal Mile and train station, is home to this 190-room Leonardo Royal Hotel on Jeffrey Street.
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Village Hotel Edinburgh
★ 4.1 (2,467)
A 120-room hotel on Crewe Road South in Edinburgh, suited to families and gym-and-pool breaks with easy bus links into the city.
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Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel
★ 4.2 (1,961)
Hotel on Holyrood Road in Edinburgh, close to the Royal Mile and Arthur's Seat, with a pool, sauna and spa.
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The Raeburn
★ 4.4 (1,373)
A small 10-room Edinburgh hotel suited to couples and food-focused visitors, built around its own well-regarded restaurant and bar.
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Rabble
★ 4.3 (1,601)
Rabble on Frederick Street offers en-suite rooms with room service, above a lively restaurant and bar in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Travelodge Edinburgh Central
★ 4.0 (2,769)
With 193 rooms across six floors just off the Royal Mile, Travelodge Edinburgh Central puts Edinburgh Castle and Waverley Station within easy walking distance.
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Malmaison Edinburgh
★ 4.3 (1,577)
Malmaison Edinburgh offers 100 spacious, contemporary rooms with en-suite bathrooms in Leith, near the Water of Leith and tram links.
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Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Princes Street
★ 4.3 (1,569)
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Princes Street offers en-suite rooms with air conditioning, many looking straight out at the castle above.
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo
★ 3.9 (3,316)
A well-stocked breakfast buffet and on-site bar back up this 303-room Corstorphine Road hotel, next to Edinburgh Zoo with buses into the centre.
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel4
★ 4.4 (1,318)
A 169-room hotel on Edinburgh's Grassmarket, with many rooms looking straight up at the Castle above the old town.
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Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
★ 4.5 (1,105)
47 rooms across a converted Old Town building in Edinburgh, with spacious bathrooms, a bistro wine bar and easy reach of the Royal Mile.
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Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront
★ 4.2 (1,810)
A Newhaven marina hotel in Edinburgh's Leith, with 138 en-suite rooms, many overlooking the water, and easy tram access to the city centre.
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ibis budget Edinburgh Park
★ 3.8 (3,959)
Budget hotel out at Edinburgh Business Park, on the western edge of the city, with simple modern rooms and free Wi-Fi.
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YOTEL Edinburgh
★ 4.0 (2,441)
Compact, tech-forward hotel on Queen Street in Edinburgh, with an on-site restaurant and bar and 276 pod-style rooms near the main transport hubs.
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Haymarket Hub Hotel
★ 4.3 (1,358)
A 195-room hotel on Clifton Terrace in Edinburgh, close to Haymarket station and Edinburgh Zoo, with free on-site parking.
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hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket
★ 4.3 (1,353)
Compact, tech-controlled rooms across five floors at hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket, steps from Haymarket Station and Princes Street.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
★ 3.9 (2,713)
A large modern hotel on Glasgow Road, Edinburgh, spread across four floors with 245 rooms and an indoor pool.
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voco Edinburgh - Haymarket
★ 4.5 (874)
A 150-room hotel by Haymarket station in Edinburgh, handy for walking into the city centre and out to the Zoo.
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Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
★ 4.3 (1,172)
160 modern rooms with comfortable beds and air conditioning at this quiet Edinburgh West hotel, with free parking on-site.
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West
★ 4.1 (1,646)
A no-fuss base for budget-minded visitors to Edinburgh, with 129 rooms on Queensferry Road and buses straight into the city centre.
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Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield
★ 4.0 (1,972)
A 111-room hotel near Murrayfield Stadium, suited to rugby weekends, zoo trips and families wanting a pool and gym on site.
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
★ 4.2 (1,328)
A 78-room hotel just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town, within easy walking distance of the Castle and Waverley Station.
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Hotel Ceilidh-Donia - Townhouse Hotel
★ 4.8 (535)
A 17-room townhouse hotel in a quiet Edinburgh residential street, close to Edinburgh Zoo with easy bus links into the city centre.
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Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
★ 4.1 (1,544)
A 110-room hotel on Gardners Crescent near Haymarket Station, within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and the West End.
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Braid Hills Hotel
★ 4.1 (1,540)
A quiet hotel on Braid Road, Edinburgh, suited to travellers who want city views, easy parking and a slower pace over nightlife.
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Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport M9 Jct1
★ 4.1 (1,524)
Just off the M9 near Edinburgh Airport, this 119-room Premier Inn offers modern comfort, a restaurant and easy access to the terminal.
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By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Novotel Edinburgh Park (4.5/5, 3,596 reviews), The Caledonian Edinburgh Curio Collection by Hilton (4.5/5, 3,155 reviews) and Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity Edinburgh Grassmarket (4.7/5, 2,082 reviews).
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