Scotland · 20 handpicked hotels
Scotland's capital has one of Europe's most dramatic settings for a hotel stay. From castle-view boutiques on the Royal Mile to converted palaces in the New Town, Edinburgh rewards those who choose their base carefully.
Our selection
Princes Street
Edinburgh's most iconic hotel, the Victorian clock tower visible from across the city. JK Rowling finished the final Harry Potter here. The spa, Number One restaurant and views are unmatchable.
Auchterarder
Scotland's greatest hotel, 50 miles from Edinburgh but worth every mile. Three golf courses, a renowned spa, Andrew Fairlie's two Michelin-starred restaurant and a setting of pure Highland grandeur.
North Bridge
The former Scotsman newspaper headquarters on North Bridge, converted into a boutique hotel with a stainless-steel swimming pool, underground spa and sensational city views.
Old Town
A collection of 18th-century townhouses near the Grassmarket with the best wine list in Edinburgh, bistro cooking and the relaxed confidence of the Hotel du Vin brand.
New Town
A collection of five Georgian townhouses on Charlotte Square in the New Town. The Adam Room breakfast and Edinburgh's most elegant address combine beautifully.
George Street
Edinburgh's first boutique hotel, still one of its most stylish. The restaurant, bar and nightclub attract the city's most fashionable crowd and the rooms are excellent.
Castlehill
Nine theatrical suites at the gates of Edinburgh Castle, each one extravagantly decorated. One of Scotland's most unique and romantic hotel experiences.
Festival Square
A large contemporary hotel with Edinburgh's finest hotel spa. The One Square restaurant and terrace are popular with locals as well as hotel guests.
Old Town
A beautifully managed boutique hotel near Surgeons' Hall where all profits fund the Royal College of Surgeons' education programmes. Excellent value and conscience.
New Town
Two Georgian townhouses in the New Town with individually decorated rooms, a beautiful sitting room and the genuine warmth of an independently owned Edinburgh hotel.
Stockbridge
Five Edwardian townhouses in the bohemian Stockbridge neighbourhood, combining antique character with genuine comfort and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere.
Royal Mile
A contemporary design hotel on the Royal Mile with rooftop terrace views of the castle. G&V brings a London-style design sensibility to Edinburgh's most historic street.
Old Town
Set in a 19th-century whisky bond near Holyrood Palace, with a whisky-themed bar, courtyard and rooms that celebrate the character of the Old Town.
Prestonfield
A 17th-century manor house beneath Arthur's Seat with Highland cattle grazing outside and the most theatrical interior in Scotland. James Thomson's masterwork.
Royal Mile
A dramatic glass and stone building on the Royal Mile with contemporary rooms, excellent facilities and one of Edinburgh's most convenient premium locations.
New Town
A converted Victorian bank in the New Town with a rooftop terrace pool, excellent views and the quiet confidence of Apex's best Edinburgh property.
Old Town
A well-positioned boutique near the Grassmarket with characterful rooms, an excellent bar and the kind of warm Scottish hospitality that makes Edinburgh memorable.
Princes Street
Richard Branson's Edinburgh debut in a converted Art Deco building with Edinburgh's most stylish rooftop bar, contemporary rooms and Castle views.
Royal Mile
A category-defying boutique on the Royal Mile combining a characterful pub at street level with beautifully appointed rooms and a genuinely local atmosphere.
Royal Mile
The Missoni fashion house's first hotel, with bold zigzag interiors, an excellent restaurant and one of the Royal Mile's most distinctive addresses.