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Market Street hotel, hotel in Edinburgh

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline.

Great location, lovely staff
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
2,551 reviews
Price from£135per night
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh, hotel in Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh.

Staff attentive and cool place to stay, suite was excellent
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
1,330 reviews
Price from£175per night
The Balmoral Hotel, hotel in Edinburgh

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

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9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
1,823 reviews
Price from£365per night
The Rutland Hotel & Apartments, hotel in Edinburgh

The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar.

We absolutely loved the decor of this apartment room and it was a joy to come back there after our touring for the day. The floor heated bathroom was wonderful. The staff were great and were extremely helpful with helping us in the initial checkin.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
2,319 reviews
Price from£320per night
Hotel Ceilidh-Donia, hotel in Edinburgh

This small, family-run metro hotel has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city centre, less than 2 miles away. It offers free on-street parking, free WiFi, en-suite rooms and a bar.

The staff was very helpful in every way, wether planning trips or recommendations for dining. Great breakfast buffet
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
1,932 reviews
Price from£90per night
The Bonham, hotel in Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view.

Clean large room, great staff, location good, nice decor, peaceful and breakfast was good.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
1,929 reviews
Price from£260per night
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  • BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,330 reviews

    BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh.

    Friendly, clean, perfect location close to station

  • Market Street hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,551 reviews

    Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline.

    Excellent location Nice helpful staff Couldnt fault it

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,842 reviews

    Virgin Hotels Edinburgh features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    The location was great and they were pet friendly.

  • Leonardo Edinburgh City
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,767 reviews

    Boasting a bar, Leonardo Edinburgh City is situated in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, 700 metres from EICC and less than 1 km from National Museum of Scotland.

    Perfect location, delicious breakfast, polite staff

  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,562 reviews

    This city centre Holiday Inn Express is just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House.

    Excellent hotel, good clean room, comfortable bed

  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,523 reviews

    Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, right beside the Royal Mile and less than a 5-minute walk from Waverly Train Station.

    Great Location, Friendly Staff, Beyond Expectations

  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,665 reviews

    Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre features a spa/ fitness centre, bar and bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Waverley train station is just a 5-minute walk away.

    The room was upgraded and the breakfast was lovely

  • Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,582 reviews

    Overlooking The Royal Mile, the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton has a stylish cocktail bar and modern brasserie.

    The room & bathroom, the location & friendly staff

Budget hotels near University of Edinburgh

  • The Witchery by the Castle
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 138 reviews

    The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features.

    the staff were really friendly and the food was great.

  • Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,344 reviews

    Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre offers fantastic views over Edinburgh Castle.

    Great hotel in a lovely building. Staff were very attentive.

  • Apex Grassmarket Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,524 reviews

    In the vibrant Grassmarket area, the Apex Grassmarket Hotel has a sauna, a pool, a gym, an award-winning restaurant, and free WiFi for guests to enjoy.

    Excellent hotel, amenities and friendly staff. Good location.

  • Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,445 reviews

    Cosy, convenient and super chic, the 4-star Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has rooms with extraordinary views and is designed for special stays.

    Really clean room with everything I needed and more.

  • Novotel Edinburgh Centre
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,681 reviews

    5 minutes' walk from Grassmarket, Novotel Edinburgh Centre features a hot tub and swimming pool. It offers spacious, modern rooms with LCD TVs. Princes Street is a 10-minute walk away.

    The facilities, the position , wonderful breakfast.

  • The Scotsman Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,731 reviews

    Overlooking Carlton Hill, Princes Street Gardens and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper.

    Fabulous location. Spacious room. Great Grand cafe.

  • Stay Central Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,381 reviews

    Stay Central Hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the historic Royal Mile. Located in the Cowgate, this lively budget hotel is in Edinburgh's Old Town, within half a mile of Princes Street.

    Super easy to get to - very clean and good breakfast!

  • ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,872 reviews

    In the heart of historic Edinburgh, ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile is situated just off the historic Royal Mile. The stylish hotel has a lively bar and spacious rooms with internet access.

    Small room but very clean. The breakfast was great

Hotels with great access to University of Edinburgh!

  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8,733 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 5 minutes’ walk away from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historical St.

    Close to everything. Quiet hotel. Comfortable beds.

  • The Inn on the Mile
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 680 reviews

    Situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh city centre, The Inn on the Mile offers an alternative luxury hotel experience of staying in one of Edinburgh's most prestigious historic landmarks.

    Location was great breakfast was nice but of a wait

  • Fraser Suites Edinburgh
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,937 reviews

    Just off the Royal Mile and near Edinburgh Castle, the boutique Fraser Suites Edinburgh hotel boasts a gym and a restaurant. There are superb views across Princes Street Gardens.

    The rooms were fabulous, spacious and with the amazing views

  • Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 156 reviews

    Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh is set in the heart of the city on the historic Royal Mile.

    The location is great. Amazing and friendly staff.

  • Grassmarket Hotel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,296 reviews

    Boasting stylish rooms with plasma-screen TVs and wall-sized magnetic maps, this refurbished hotel is 800 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and 300 metres from the Royal Mile.

    The location is fantastic, the pub next door is fun

  • The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel - Adults Only
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,087 reviews

    The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel is located in Edinburgh city centre at the South-West corner of the historic Old Town. Edinburgh Castle and other top attractions are within a 15-minute walk.

    Location of the apartment, quiet and spacious apartment

  • Drumdryan Ground Floor Central ApartHotel
    2.8
    Scored 2.8
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Edinburgh and within 700 metres of EICC, Drumdryan Ground Floor Central ApartHotel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

University of Edinburgh

This university first opened its doors way back in 1583. Since then it has built up a vast historical archive. Stroll around the storied campus and dip into the diverse displays of its many museums. You’ll come across everything from 16th-century musical instruments to a 130,000-strong rock and fossil collection.

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