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 Gleneagles Townhouse Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Set in Edinburgh and with Edinburgh Waverley station reachable within 400 metres, Gleneagles Townhouse offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is less than 1 km from Royal Mile, and within 500 metres of the city centre. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. At Gleneagles Townhouse you will find a restaurant serving British and Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna. Popular points of interest near Gleneagles Townhouse include Edinburgh Playhouse, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh, 9 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 300 GBP.

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• 2 21212 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, 21212 is located in the centre of Edinburgh, 300 metres from Edinburgh Playhouse. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is set less than 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. At 21212 each room includes bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near 21212 include Royal Mile, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 150 GBP.

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• 3 Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Edinburgh. Featuring a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is located in the centre of Edinburgh, 300 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a safety deposit box, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At Virgin Hotels Edinburgh every room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 170 GBP.

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• 4 Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Situated just a 1-minute walk from Princes Street, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian luxury hotel has a modern leisure club and unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. George Street's bars, restaurants and shops are less than a 5-minute walk away. There is free WiFi available throughout. Originally built in 1903 as part of Edinburgh's central railway station, rooms at the luxury hotel each have a flat-screen TV, a luxurious bathroom with designer toiletries, and fluffy bathrobes, as well as unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. Guests can enjoy access to the Waldorf Astoria Spa, including an array of luxurious treatments, as well as a steam room, sauna, whirl pool, swimming pool and gym. Peacock Alley now offers afternoon tea, while The Caley Bar provides bar food, drinks and tastings for guests and the general public. There is also an award-winning restaurant, Grazing by Mark Greenaway Edinburgh Castle and UNESCO heritage site, and Edinburgh Old Town can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The hotel is located just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 204 GBP.

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• 5 The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is a modern 5-star boutique hotel set behind the historic facade of 172-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church. A short walk from both Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and York Place Tram Stop, it features an amazing 2-acre roof garden with views over Calton Hill. Each bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of the roof terrace or over Edinburgh city centre. Luxurious touches include a flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffee maker, an iPod docking station, a free newspaper and Highland Aromatics toiletries in the bathroom. Most bedrooms offer a balcony or private seating within the roof garden. Breakfast is served in the hotel’s The Brasserie, which offers guests floor-to-ceiling windows, with a backdrop over Calton Hill. Breakfast includes both full Scottish or continental options. Guests can enjoy locally sourced sharing platters and beverages in either the Snug Lounge or our Rooftop Garden, which features nearly 100 different whiskies. Edinburgh Castle is 1 mile away and Princes Street's restaurants and bars as well as the Royal Mile can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. The nearby tram stop offers a direct connection to Edinburgh Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 160 GBP.

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• 6 Prestonfield House Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. This luxurious 5-star retreat has a fine-dining restaurant and romantic bedrooms about 3 km from the Royal Mile. Prestonfield is surrounded by gardens and a golf course. Buses to the city centre are a 5-minute walk away. Parking is free. Each stylish room at Prestonfield House has antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, a stocked minibar and views of the gardens and parkland. Rhubarb Restaurant serves excellent Scottish cuisine and traditional afternoon teas. The terraces, drawing room and gardens are relaxed, beautiful places to unwind. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 375 GBP.

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• 7 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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• 8 Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is situated in Edinburgh, just metres from Princes Street and George Street. The rooms offer a flat-screen Smart TV, 300 thread count bed linen, a complimentary treat box and a fridge with complimentary fresh milk and mineral water. The en suite bathrooms have a selection of complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is served in The Garden, an indoor courtyard, which serves food and drink throughout the day, including salads, hot dishes, cakes, spritzers and Scottish cocktails in the evening. Another dining option is BABA, a mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar. It offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests have complimentary access to the leisure facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and spa. The spa offers a full range of treatments including facials and massages at an additional cost. The hotel is at the heart of Edinburgh’s financial district and is just 5 minutes’ walk from Waverley Railway Station. It is 7 miles from Edinburgh Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 184 GBP.

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• 9 The Bonham Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Every bedroom has a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and EICC are all within walking distance. Each room features a flat screen TV, free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Additionally, room service is available 24 hours a day. The restaurant at The Bonham serves traditional food with a European twist. It is open every friday, saturday and sunday that offers a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. The hotel also features a bar which serves classic cocktails, tonics, wines, and light bites. It also offers afternoon tea. Edinburgh Airport is a 20-minute drive away from the property. Alternative transport options include the Edinburgh Tram and the Edinburgh Airlink bus. Bedroom images are indicative only. Room sizes and views vary. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 120 GBP.

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• 10 The Dunstane Houses Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Offering stylish bedrooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, The Dunstane is set over 2 Victorian townhouses, Dunstane House and Hampton House, on opposite sides of the road, in Edinburgh's West End. This recently awarded 5-star property is located within 500 metres of Haymarket Railway Station and 15 minutes’ walk from central Edinburgh. The rooms offer free WiFi and free private parking is available. The Dunstane was built in 1852 and still has many original features, including open fireplaces. The individually decorated bedrooms have Egyptian cotton bed linen, an LCD flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee trays with home-made shortbread and en-suite facilities with free toiletries. The Suites include features such as 4-poster beds, freestanding copper roll-top baths in the bedroom, or sweeping views over the Edinburgh cityscape. The Ba' Bar & Lounge hosts all-day dining and daily afternoon tea, as well as gin and whisky tastings. It serves a great selection of ales from some of Scotland’s micro-brewers and has over 100 types of whiskies and over 30 different craft gins. It also has a food menu with local, seasonal Scottish produce. Edinburgh Airport can be reached after a 15-minute drive. There is also a bus stop opposite the property, which provides bus links to the airport and the city centre. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 175 GBP.

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• 11 InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Boasting an enviable location in the Edinburgh city centre, the historic and chic, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It has elegant rooms, conference and meeting rooms and a gym. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel. This Grade II listed building with its distinctive facade was built in 1775 and has undergone a great refurbishment project transforming the majority of the bedrooms and public areas. The architecturally-designed interior has created a sense of restored grandeur with simple detailing and the use of natural materials. Each room features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and an en suite bathroom. The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen serves seasonal Scottish produce throughout the day and night. It is open 7 days a week offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a late-night bar until 01:00. Coffee, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and salads are available at Burr & Co, open 7 days a week. A full room service menu is also available. The hotel boasts the King's Hall event room. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 194 GBP.

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• 12 Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the financial district, next to the West End business and entertainment area and a five-minute walk from Princes Street, 500 metres from Edinburgh Castle. The luxurious, elegant rooms provide free wireless Internet access, 24-hour room service, interactive satellite flat-screen TV, small sitting areas, and bathrooms with a separate bath and walk-in shower. The large air-conditioned rooms have beautiful furnishings and mood lighting. At One Spa, guests can enjoy complimentary use of the 19-metre swimming pool, gym and fitness studios, and can include in a variety of beauty and spa treatments during their stay (must be booked prior to arrival). The unique and recently renovated Thermal Suite and rooftop Hydropool experiences, known as Escape at One, can be enjoyed at a preferential rate. These should be booked in advance prior arrival at the hotel, together with the Thermal Suite and Rooftop Hydro Pool, which are charged separately. A modern Scottish menu and unique Gin Tasting experience is available in the vibrant One Square Bar + Brasserie. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 173 GBP.

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• 13 Sir Hume Residence Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Edinburgh. Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle is based directly on Royal Mile in Edinburgh, in one of the oldest Scottish buildings dating back to 15th century, and previously home to famous Scottish philosopher Sir David Hume. The property features 6 rooms with king-size beds, LCD TV's and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Each of the Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle rooms is uniquely decorated and has own original private bathroom with large shower. Some of the rooms overlook the historic courtyard and across Edinburgh's Old Town. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 300 metres from Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle, while Edinburgh Castle is 200 metres away. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 70 GBP.

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• 14 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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• 15 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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• 16 Cheval Old Town Chambers Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Aparthotel. Stay in the heart of Edinburgh. Boasting a central location in Edinburgh, a 2-minute walk from Waverley railway station and a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town Chambers apartment development offers modern, luxury apartments with free Wi-Fi. Apartments at The Old Town Chambers range in size and each features an open plan fully fitted kitchen, a dining and living area, smart flat-screen TV, luxury bathrooms, and free toiletries. Some luxury apartments also boast balconies with scenic city views, cinema TV system, and Bose sound system. Conveniently located on the Royal Mile, The Old Town Chambers apartments offer easy access to a wide selection of shops, restaurants, and bars in Edinburgh city centre. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 172 GBP.

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• 17 Cheval The Edinburgh Grand Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Aparthotel. Located 3 minutes' walk from Princes Street, The Edinburgh Grand features apartment accommodation with an on-site restaurant, bar and coffee house. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. All apartments are equipped with a living area featuring a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. An oven and microwave are also available, as well as a coffee machine. Guests can enjoy the period features in each apartment, and each one contains either a rainfall shower or bathtub. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill are all half a mile from the property, and the Scottish National Gallery is a 7-minute walk away. The nearest station is 3 minutes' walk from The Edinburgh Grand, and Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 199 GBP.

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• 18 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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• 19 Royal Mile Suites by the Castle Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  

  Aparthotel. Stay in the heart of Edinburgh. Located in Edinburgh, 60 metres from the centre and 200 metres from The Real Mary King's Close, Royal Mile Suites by the Castle provides accommodation with amenities like free WiFi and flat-screen TV. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from Royal Mile Suites by the Castle. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 82 GBP.

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• 20 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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• 21 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!