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A hallway with wooden doors leading to different rooms, a beige carpet, and a grey sofa with patterned cushions.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a red lamp, a white radiator, and a window with a view of buildings.

A building with multiple shops on the ground floor, including a coffee house and a shop named "Scottish Experience".

1. Cosy Clean Royal Mile flat near Edinburgh Castle

Old Town Edinburgh

Scott H.

￥52,251

￥88,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A black double door with glass panels, flanked by stone columns, leading to a building entrance.

A hallway with a staircase, a chandelier, a bench with magazines, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A view from a window overlooking a historic square with stone buildings and a statue.

2. Edinburgh Royal Mile - Parliament Square Apartment

Old Town Edinburgh

stacy

￥66,692

￥98,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A brown leather sofa with floral cushions, a plaid rug, and a wall with a circular metal decoration.

A living room with a leather sofa, a plaid rug, a mirror, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black tiled backsplash, a stove, and a microwave.

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a window with a view, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

3. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Free Residents Parking! License/planning granted!!

Old Town Edinburgh

Chun

￥55,946

￥78,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a window, and a hanging light fixture.

A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, two sofas, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern multi-story building with balconies, a central entrance, and a sign that reads "THE PARK".

4. Holyrood Apartment with parking & lift access

Old Town Edinburgh

Elizabeth R.

￥77,480

￥111,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large painting, and a comfortable seating area.

A bedroom with a large ornate mirror, a bed with floral bedding, and a painting on the wall.

A dining room with a round table, six chairs, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A historic building with multiple shops on the ground floor, including 'Taste of Scotland' and 'House of Scotland'.

5. Stunning 5BR Royal Mile Penthouse

Old Town Edinburgh

Paul R.

￥90,358

￥122,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, and a built-in range hood.

A narrow stone corridor with a grey door labeled "30a" and a small potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. Prestigious Apartment in the heart of Edinburgh

West End

Courtney F.

￥48,979

￥69,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A view from a window overlooking a cobblestone square with historic buildings, a shop named "Crest of Edinburgh," and people walking.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a toaster, and a kettle.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a large window.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. 3 Royal Mile flat near Edinburgh Castle

Old Town Edinburgh

Will T.

￥85,080

￥119,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A multi-story stone building with large windows and a symmetrical facade.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A living room with a light purple wall, a wooden floor, a light blue sofa, a large potted plant, a fireplace, and a wooden cabinet.

A dining room with a wooden table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, and a mirror on the wall.

8. Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'

Broughton

"Do not hesitate! This gorgeous 200-year-old 3rd floor flat is exactly as advertised. So much better than any hotel. Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Great location near Calton Hill. Many restaurants within walking distance. The only caveat - there is no lift (elevator), so all guests must be able to climb 70 steps. Martin was an attentive and helpful host. So glad we chose this as our Edinburgh home base."

Tracy S.

￥76,771

￥117,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Top Edinburgh and Lothian Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location is very convenient, just a short walk from the station, with an easy shortcut available. Rooms are nice but show some wear. The proximity to the train station and the attractions made this hotel absolutely perfect for a quick trip to Edinburgh."

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"Great location away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh. Wonderful setting and easy to get to Edinburgh via the Lothian bus system. No need to worry about driving and parking in city centre. The breakfast is fantastic."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Castle view on the 5th floor. Right in the center of everything. We went for the Tatto & had a repeat each night going to sleep hearing bagpipes. Breakfast was great value for the price. Alot of food and convenient to have at hotel. Staff very friendly & helpful"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel because we were treated so kindly throughout our entire stay. The staff answered all the questions we had, and no request was too big. We were even allowed to check into our room in the morning when we arrived completely exhausted from a red eye flight. This was hugely appreciated. The hotel is in an old building. Edinburgh is OLD! They have kept it up though and we had a clean modern bathroom with both walk in shower and soaker tub. Nice bath products. We had a mini fridge in our room, and the bath towels and bed linens were lovely. Side tables for the bed and reading lights. The only tiny thing that could be done is to replace the carpet. Ours had stains on it. It wasn’t a huge room but big enough for us and our luggage. We had a quiet room not facing the view of the castle, which we preferred as we kept our windows open. The breakfast was incredible. We could choose from a hot and cold buffet, and we could order a main breakfast item from the menu. There was a coffee machine so we could have cappuccino (and I could get decaf) every morning. Such a treat for us as we never go out for coffee. I would highly recommend staying here. It is also perfectly located to walk the entirety of Old Town and New Town and everything in between. Stay here and you don't need transport (unless you don't like to walk). PS their staff could give a course in hotel hospitality!!!"

Village Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Read the reviews before we booked 2 rooms for 2 nights at over £1000, was skeptical about the buffet breakfast, room not being cleaned and the pool being closed, had stayed at another village hotel recently and had a great experience. The breakfast was ok, but could have been more choice and a bit better, the rooms were refreshed on our request, surprisingly the pool was closed for our entire stay, which was one the main reasons we booked this hotel, for the kids. The gym was nice. We paid a premium to stay in August, but not worth more than £150 per night in my opinion. Inc breakfast Hermine on reception was very nice."

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

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1. Cosy Clean Royal Mile flat near Edinburgh Castle

2. Edinburgh Royal Mile - Parliament Square Apartment

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