Luxury hotels in Edinburgh

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Edinburgh. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Witchery by the Castle Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Edinburgh. The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features. Lavishly furnished suites display gothic touches, with large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls and flamboyant red and gold décor indicative of the style. There are separate seating areas and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths. Each of The Witchery’s 9 suites is different, but walk-in dressing rooms, love seats and tapestries set the tone. Some rooms overlook Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, looking down towards Princes Street, or across to the old town. An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or guests can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost. The Witchery’s seductive glamour has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 475 GBP.

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• 2 Queen Street Boutique Suites Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Aparthotel. In the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Queen Street Boutique Suites features free WiFi and a washing machine. The 5-star aparthotel has city views and is less than 1 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The property is 500 metres from the city centre and 400 metres from Royal Mile. The units in the aparthotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All units have a kettle and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. At the aparthotel, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Edinburgh Waverley station, Edinburgh Playhouse and National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 9 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 1004 GBP.

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• 3 Kew House Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. Walking distance from Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Zoo, this 5-star Edinburgh guest house with free Wi-Fi and free parking is within easy reach of the city centre and EICC. The city centre is a 5-minute bus ride or 15-minute walk away. Kew House is on the main route to and from Edinburgh Airport. The en suite rooms have high-quality beds, and delicious breakfasts are freshly prepared to order, using locally sourced and organic produce wherever possible. Individual toiletries are also provided. At Kew House, Ian and Alan offer a friendly welcome and personal service. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 111 GBP.

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• 4 Six Brunton Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Six Brunton Place is located in the centre of Edinburgh, within 800 metres of Edinburgh Playhouse and 1.5 km of Edinburgh Waverley station. Complimentary WiFi is featured. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Royal Mile is 1.4 km from Six Brunton Place, while Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 5 Georgian House Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. Situated in Edinburgh, 1.9 km from EICC, Georgian House features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 19th century, this 5-star guest house is within 2. 8 km of The Real Mary King's Close and 3 km of University of Edinburgh. The property is allergy-free and is located 2.5 km from National Museum of Scotland. At the guest house, the rooms have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Georgian House offers a continental or gluten-free breakfast. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 3 km from the accommodation, while Royal Mile is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from Georgian House. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 103 GBP.

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• 6 94DR Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Featuring city views, 94DR provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.7 km from University of Edinburgh. The 5-star holiday home features mountain views and is 2 km from Royal Mile. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 6 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 6 bathrooms with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Providing free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi. National Museum of Scotland is 2 km from the holiday home, while The Real Mary King's Close is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 19 km from 94DR. Show full description Guest review score 9.8

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• 7 Midkinleith Farm Holiday Cottage Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Midkinleith Farm Holiday Cottage is a semi-detached holiday home with a garden, set on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is 6 km from Edinburgh Zoo. Free WiFi is provided . There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in this self-catering accommodation. Murrayfield Stadium is 7 km from Midkinleith Farm Holiday Cottage, while EICC is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 8 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!