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A room with two chairs facing a window overlooking a garden. A tea service is set on a table in front of the window.

A castle-like building with a flag, a tent, and snow on the ground.

A bar with a red wall, wooden bar counter, and multiple shelves of liquor bottles. There are four stools around the bar.

A large, ornate bed with a dark wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a patterned bedspread.

1. Melville Castle

0.5 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Ionela

￥32,970

￥39,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a patterned wall.

A building with a sign reading "The Sun Inn" at night.

A bridge over a flowing river surrounded by autumn foliage.

2. The Sun Inn

2.9 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Barry

￥21,703

￥26,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hallway with wooden floors and dark walls, leading to a door at the end.

A residential street with houses, a clear road, and a red dumpster.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

3. The Abbey Residence

1.9 km from Butterfly and Insect World

John

￥17,262

￥21,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern room with a large window, a view of buildings, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a mirror, and a view of a cityscape.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a chair.

4. Stay Hush

7.9 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Nipa

￥31,787

￥40,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a stone building in the background.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

A modern loft-style apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a staircase.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a sink.

5. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

8 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Philip

￥35,539

￥44,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A building entrance with a red door labeled "SIX BRUNTON PLACE".

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.

A grand staircase with a mirror, candle sconces, and a patterned carpet leading to a room with a painting on the wall.

6. Six Brunton Place

8.3 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Grace

￥29,533

￥37,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A stone-walled dining area with tables set for four, each with a white tablecloth and patterned chairs.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and a chandelier, leading to a second-floor area with a Christmas tree.

A library with leather sofas, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

A room with a high ceiling, ornate wooden beams, a fireplace, and a bar area with stools and a round table.

7. Dalhousie Castle

4 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Phillip

￥40,516

￥48,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A building with a large, ornate sign above the entrance, a window with a view of the street, and hanging plants.

A table set for a meal with a bottle of champagne, a glass of water, and a vase with white flowers.

A bar with wooden stools, a bar counter, and various bottles.

A corner room with a bay window, a glass table, two green chairs, and a vase with plants.

8. The Lane Hotel

7.7 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Mike

￥29,102

￥36,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A fireplace with a roaring fire, a statue, and a green leather armchair.

A large stone building with multiple towers and windows, surrounded by a well-lit garden.

A library with leather chairs, a red plaid carpet, and large windows.

A restaurant with high ceilings, stone walls, and large windows with blue curtains. Tables are set with white tablecloths and chairs.

9. Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

5.3 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Kyle

￥22,172

￥27,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

10. Faside Estate

7.3 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Nathaniel

￥45,471

￥57,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

11. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

7.8 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Benton

￥33,399

￥42,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

A wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

12. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

8 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Suzette

￥39,189

￥49,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

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.

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8.3 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Kerry

￥53,740

￥67,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A modern bedroom with a round mirror, bedside lamp, and a small vase with flowers on a dark console table.

A spacious living area with multiple seating options, a Christmas tree, and large windows providing natural light.

A cocktail on a wooden table with a blurred outdoor seating area in the background.

14. The Scholar

6.5 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Thomas

￥28,223

￥35,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

A bar area with a fireplace, green upholstered seating, and a bar counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.

15. Black Ivy Hotel

8 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Océane

￥26,275

￥33,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

A room with a large window, a bathtub, a chair, and a bedside table.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

16. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8.2 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Marilyn

￥24,711

￥31,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

17. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

7.7 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Joao

￥29,616

￥37,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a TV.

A room with a large window offering a view of terraced houses and a hill.

A hotel entrance with a double door, a bell, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

A bar area with wooden counters, a television, and various bottles and glasses.

18. Hotel Ceilidh-donia

6.2 km from Butterfly and Insect World

linda

￥30,433

￥38,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

A black metal gate with the address "129 The High Street" and a security camera above it.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

19. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

8.2 km from Butterfly and Insect World

"Edinburgh is very chaotic/touristy on the Royal Mile and this was right in the chaos, however, it felt very safe & the room itself was very spacious, clean & worth the price for it all. I had to contact them once for directions and they answered right away and were super helpful. It sucks there are stairs you have to carry your luggage up and the luggage room was on the first floor, very small/crowded & right next to our apartment room door, but it didn’t seem to get too loud or an issue when...

Brooke

￥40,288

￥50,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A brick building with a sign for Mayfield Suites.

A modern kitchen with a large window, orange tiled backsplash, and a variety of kitchen items on the counter.

A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and blue carpeted steps, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a mirror.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a grey headboard, a plaid rug, and a view of the city at dusk.

20. Mayfield Suites

6.2 km from Butterfly and Insect World

Lance

￥32,939

￥41,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Melville Castle	9.2 Wonderful 335 reviews	View
The Sun Inn	8.6 Excellent 435 reviews	View
The Abbey Residence	8.0 Very good 128 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 835 reviews	View

Top Butterfly and Insect World Hotel Reviews

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely, old barony house. It is not a pristine chain hotel. Give yourself plenty of time to roam the house and grounds. This place is breathtaking! Staff was mostly helpful, though we requested a whisky tasting, were told they'd inquire and let us know, but never did (we assumed that meant no). Dinner service was very slow the evening we were there, with very few other people. Bar drinks had to be requested more than once before they arrived. Wait staff was not very attentive. Food and drink for dinner and the included breakfast were delicious. The sea bass was out of this world and the sticky toffee pudding was perfection! This was a luxury stay with a lovely, comfortable bed and nicely appointed, basic room. A lovely last night in Scotland before we had to return home."

Dalhousie Castle

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in the castle and it was so cool and quaint! It was quiet and the staff was so nice and helpful with what we needed. This is a great stop for a relaxing couple of days but it’s close enough to Edinburgh if you want to go there too."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff. Overly offered to help with our bags. We appreciated thr welcome drinks for booking through Expedia"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel. The location was perfect. The staff members were all friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well appointed."

Melville Castle

10/10 Excellent

"The castle was beautiful. We enjoyed it immensely, it was better than a museum. Lots of unique art objects. The bar looked so beautiful! The restaurant was awesome. Holly from Reception was very helpful and made our stay better. She got us packed breakfast as we had an early flight. The room was a bit smaller than I expected, but I loved the view."

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good breakfast but the amenities are not modern. By the road, bus stop right across the facility. Their people are their strongest strength"

Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall

10/10 Excellent

"Close to train station for Edinburgh"

The Abbey Residence

8/10 Good

"The staff at the Abbey are excellent, by far the best part about the stay. Very friendly with each encounter and extremely accommodating. We had several bags with us, and they made our check-in and check-out much easier by going out of their way to support. The room itself is satisfactory; it is about what you pay for. Nothing too extraordinary, but more than sufficient for what we needed it for. Although the bathroom wasn’t terribly well maintained, and the shower didn’t drain very well. Housekeeping was great; they came regularly and did a great job keeping the room to a high standing of cleanliness. The accommodation is also quite accessible to the city centre through both the 3 and the 29, which come quite frequently. Since there is no kitchen, having a Co-Op across the road is quite handy. Also close to some nice walking trails."

The Sun Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We were coming in late, so I called ahead. The front desk was very accommodating even though we arrived after they were closed. They left our keys for us clearly marked. The room was wonderful and the bed was spacious. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. Our room had the old-style skeleton key so if you are not used to that it might be good to brush up on how to use it before you arrive. We've experienced that a few times in the UK so it was OK for us."

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Dalkeith Country Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Dalkeith Country Park and enjoy the golf courses in Dalkeith. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Melville Golf Centre

Enjoy a round of golf in Lasswade at Melville Golf Centre. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Broomieknowe Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Edinburgh at Broomieknowe Golf Course.

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Kings Acre Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Lasswade at Kings Acre Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Danderhall Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Danderhall Leisure Centre during your stay in Dalkeith.

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Gilmerton Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gilmerton Cove during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Newbattle Abbey

Learn about the local history of Newbattle with a stop at Newbattle Abbey. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Gracemount Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Gracemount Leisure Centre during your stay in Edinburgh. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Butterfly and Insect World?

Butterfly and Insect World is located in a welcoming area of Lasswade known for its array of dining options and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Butterfly and Insect World?

Adjacent to Butterfly and Insect World, Melville Castle is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this castle offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good option is Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 - Dalkeith, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Butterfly and Insect World?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Butterfly and Insect World.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Butterfly and Insect World, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Butterfly and Insect World.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Butterfly and Insect World?

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What can I see and do near Butterfly and Insect World?

National Museum of Scotland, Surgeon's Hall, and Scottish Mining Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Palace of Holyroodhouse, MacEwan Hall, and Craigmillar Castle are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall, and Dominion Cinema.

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Our top choices for Butterfly and Insect World hotels

1. Melville Castle

2. The Sun Inn

3. The Abbey Residence

4. Stay Hush

5. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

6. Six Brunton Place

7. Dalhousie Castle

8. The Lane Hotel

9. Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

10. Faside Estate

11. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

12. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

14. The Scholar

15. Black Ivy Hotel

16. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

17. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

18. Hotel Ceilidh-donia

19. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

20. Mayfield Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Butterfly and Insect World

Top Butterfly and Insect World Hotel Reviews

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Dalhousie Castle

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Melville Castle

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall

The Abbey Residence

The Sun Inn

Other attractions near Butterfly and Insect World

Dalkeith Country Park

Melville Golf Centre

Broomieknowe Golf Course

Kings Acre Golf Course

Danderhall Leisure Centre

Gilmerton Cove

Newbattle Abbey

Gracemount Leisure Centre

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