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A historic building with illuminated blue lighting, featuring a prominent tower and multiple windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and a toilet.

A courtyard with stone steps leading to a door, surrounded by arched windows and outdoor seating.

1. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh City Centre

￥28,245

￥35,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, a TV, and a lamp.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

2. The Scholar

Southside

￥22,336

￥28,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A person holding a cup, overlooking a historic castle with buildings in the foreground.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and large windows.

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

A building with a sign reading "International Hotel."

3. Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

Family-friendly castle adventures await with an indoor pool and sauna—just steps from Edinburgh's top attractions.

￥28,077

￥35,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

View from property

Room

Property entrance

Cafe

4. The Inn Place

Edinburgh City Centre

￥24,083

￥30,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above the countertop.

A historic building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a surrounding urban street scene.

A modern cafe with round tables, cushioned chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

5. Point A Edinburgh St Andrew Square

Edinburgh City Centre

￥17,599

￥22,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern lobby with a yellow seating area, a sofa, and a patterned sculpture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a view of the city through a large window.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a yellow ottoman, and a decorative leopard statue.

A modern building with a sign for 'Apex Hotels'.

6. Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

Family-friendly Edinburgh escape with cribs, on-site laundry service, and a prime castle-view location steps from attractions.

￥20,599

￥25,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

Bathroom

7. The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

￥74,581

￥93,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items including a trunk, lamps, and a chandelier.

A large, white building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, including a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table, with a large mirror and decorative lamps.

A traditional room with plaid furniture, a red table, and a window with curtains.

8. Prestonfield House

Prestonfield

Luxury family retreat with a rooftop terrace and mini golf course offers engaging activities for kids just minutes from Edinburgh Castle.

￥60,333

￥76,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Edinburgh and Lothian

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a turret, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a chair, and a large wall mural.

A courtyard with stone steps leading to a door, surrounded by arched windows and outdoor seating.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh City Centre

￥28,245

￥35,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

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.

The Scholar

Southside

￥22,336

￥28,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A historic castle on a hill overlooking a city.

A building with a sign reading "International Hotel."

A person holding a cup, overlooking a historic castle with buildings in the foreground.

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

￥28,077

￥35,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A historic building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a surrounding urban street scene.

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern cafe with round tables, cushioned chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

Point A Edinburgh St Andrew Square

Edinburgh City Centre

￥17,599

￥22,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern lobby with a yellow seating area, a sofa, and a patterned sculpture.

A modern building with a sign for 'Apex Hotels'.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a view of the city through a large window.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow sofa, a white sofa, and a wooden bench.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

￥20,599

￥25,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

￥74,581

￥93,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items including a trunk, lamps, and a chandelier.

A large, white building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, including a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table, with a large mirror and decorative lamps.

A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and antique furniture.

Prestonfield House

Prestonfield

￥60,333

￥76,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

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

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

￥32,473

￥40,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

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.

Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside

￥20,909

￥26,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bar area with seating, a checkered floor, and a ceiling with hanging lights.

Room

A room with two armchairs, a round ottoman, and three framed artworks on a textured wall.

Living area

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Edinburgh City Centre

￥29,690

￥37,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Edinburgh and Lothian

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a turret, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a chair, and a large wall mural.

A courtyard with stone steps leading to a door, surrounded by arched windows and outdoor seating.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh City Centre

￥28,245

￥35,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A historic castle on a hill overlooking a city.

A building with a sign reading "International Hotel."

A person holding a cup, overlooking a historic castle with buildings in the foreground.

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

￥28,077

￥35,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern lobby with a yellow seating area, a sofa, and a patterned sculpture.

A modern building with a sign for 'Apex Hotels'.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a view of the city through a large window.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow sofa, a white sofa, and a wooden bench.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

￥20,599

￥25,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

￥74,581

￥93,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Edinburgh City Centre

￥35,264

￥44,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern indoor pool with a curved glass wall, wooden paneling, and a blue-lit floor.

A spacious lobby with patterned sofas, ottomans, and a dining area with uniquely designed chairs.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a red seating area.

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a dome structure in the background.

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Tollcross

￥26,533

￥33,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Marriott hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a flower arch, and a statue.

A Marriott hotel with a modern facade, a flag, and a red car in front.

Property amenity

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles.

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Edinburgh City Centre

￥22,743

￥28,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop terrace with potted plants, red chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, fruits, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with a view of a bridge.

A modern interior with a neon sign reading 'GOOD VIBES,' a bar sign, and a seating area with a plant and a fluffy chair.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Edinburgh City Centre

￥20,891

￥26,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative clock.

A living room with a blue sofa, two round coffee tables, and a view of a church steeple through large windows.

A staircase with a chandelier and a framed picture of trees.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ornate moldings, and a chandelier. Tables are set with blue chairs and potted plants.

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

West End

￥30,558

￥38,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, historic building with multiple towers and a central courtyard, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A bar area with a Christmas arch, patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with glass walls and a high ceiling.

A grand lobby with a large Christmas tree, a leather armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Kirknewton

￥15,036

￥18,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Top Edinburgh and Lothian Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

8/10 Good

"Excellent bar area, helpful staff, breakfast great selection and hot. Rooms acceptable, bus service outside hotel into city centre really useful and convenient"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable beds, helpful staff."

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

8/10 Good

"Room was small but hotel is in a great location and staff were lovely."

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms clean, but needed some maintenance. Breakfast amazing, gym and pool amazing. Great parking!! Would advise to stay here. It's great especially with kids ."

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