Edinburgh 4 Star Hotels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Novotel Edinburgh Park

8.5 / 10

(4506 Reviews)

From 91$
Ten Hill Place

8.9 / 10

(2108 Reviews)

From 99$
Holyrood Aparthotel

8.0 / 10

(3732 Reviews)

From 146$
Delta Hotels By Marriott Edinburgh

7.3 / 10

(3342 Reviews)

From 81$
The Wine House 1821 Bed & Breakfast

9.0 / 10

(80 Reviews)

From 337$

When travelling, many people like to choose a star rating for their hotel. While a 5 star hotel may be dreamy, there are some great reasons to choose a 4 star hotel in Edinburgh.

The first reason is that a 4 star hotel is often quite affordable. You can find some great deals on room rates, and the cost of food and amenities is usually quite reasonable. This can leave you with more money to spend on experiencing all that Edinburgh has to offer.

A 4 star hotel will also offer you a great level of comfort and service. The staff will be happy to help with any requests you may have, and the rooms will be spacious and well-appointed. You’ll enjoy all the amenities you need, including Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and a comfortable bed.

Perhaps the best reason to choose a 4 star hotel when travelling to Edinburgh is the location. These hotels are typically situated in the heart of the city, close to all the best attractions. You’ll be able to walk to all the best restaurants, pubs, and shops, and you’ll have easy access to public transportation.

When looking for a great hotel in Edinburgh, don’t forget the 4 star options. These hotels offer great value and a wonderful experience.

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Novotel Edinburgh Park Ten Hill Place Holyrood Aparthotel Delta Hotels By Marriott Edinburgh Four Star Hotels Near Edinburgh Airport The Wine House 1821 Bed & Breakfast Southside Guest House Highfield Guest House Pet friendly Four Star Hotels In Downtown Edinburgh Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield The Scotsman Hotel The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

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8.5
Very good
4506 Reviews

Novotel Edinburgh Park

📍 15 Lochside Avenue

From 91$

Novotel Edinburgh Park offers 170 comfortable rooms, some of them comprise a balcony and a dining area. Furnished with a writing table, they also have soundproof windows. The private bathrooms feature hairdryers and towels.

Set within 10 minutes' drive of Water of Leith River, the accommodation also gives access to such sports venues as Tynecastle Park Football Stadium, which is around 15 minutes away by car. Gyle Shopping Centre is approximately a 5-minute ride from the Novotel Edinburgh Park, and Edinburgh airport is 0.5 km away.

A family vacation to Edinburgh will become more exciting if you visit the Scottish National zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo" lying within 3.2 km of this property.

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8.9
Excellent
2108 Reviews

Ten Hill Place

📍 10 Hill Place

From 99$

There are 129 classic rooms at the accommodation, some of them have soundproof windows, and modern facilities such as wireless Internet. A separate toilet, together with such comforts as hairdryers and towels are also provided.

The beautifully restored art-deco Edinburgh Festival Theatre is located within a minutes' drive of the unique 4-star accommodation, and such natural sites as the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" are approximately 1.2 km away. Arthur's Seat hike is within a 5-minute drive of the hotel and Edinburgh airport is 15 km away.

The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is around 16 minutes' walk away, while Edinburgh Waverley is situated not very far from this property.

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8
Very good
3732 Reviews

Holyrood Aparthotel

📍 1 Nether Bakehouse

From 146$

There are 38 rooms with a dining area and a kitchen. Some of them offer WiFi together with tea and coffee making equipment. They are furnished with double beds along with a sofa set. The modern private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and towels.

The property is located near a train station, a few minutes drive from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. Shopping tourists will enjoy proximity to Waverley Mall (850 metres) and Grassmarket (1.4 km).

Visit St Margaret's Loch, at a 1.2 km distance from this wonderful hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. Staying at the stunning Holyrood Aparthotel you'll be opposite to Scottish Storytelling Centre and John Knox House Local History Museum.

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Four Star Hotels Near Edinburgh Airport

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7.3
Good
3342 Reviews

Delta Hotels By Marriott Edinburgh

📍 111 Glasgow Road

From 81$

Some rooms provide a coffeemaker as well as free Wi-Fi to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can use a sauna together with dressing gowns and slippers.

This stylish 4-star accommodation puts you in the very heart of Edinburgh, 4 km from the 16th-century tower house "Lauriston Castle". Sports fans can also visit Tynecastle Park Football Stadium, 5 km from the hotel, and take their families to the 82 - acre non - profit zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo", which is about 2.8 km away.

Cultural experience in the area feature Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, situated 6 km from the property.

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9
Excellent
80 Reviews

The Wine House 1821 Bed & Breakfast

📍 4 Picardy Pl

From 337$

The rooms include a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making machines, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. They have comfortable interior. Featuring a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also have a hair dryer and bathrobes.

Situated in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, the accommodation is located within a minutes' drive of Calton Hill. The Wine House 1821 Bed & Breakfast offers proximity to such natural sights as the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" (1.5 km) and the royal Holyrood Park (2.6 km).

This property is placed within 1.5 km of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, while Edinburgh bus station is 300 metres away.

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Hotels in Edinburgh

Airport nearby 🛬 Dundee, Edinburgh
Rating 🏅 40
Edinburgh Hotels 🛎️ 2503
Cities Nearby 🌇 Fisherrow, Juniper Green, Inveresk
Minimum Price 💸 16$
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Novotel Edinburgh Park
Family Hotel 👪 Ten Hill Place
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Holyrood Aparthotel

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8.6
Excellent
866 Reviews

Southside Guest House

📍 8 Newington Road

From 101$

Some rooms provide an electric kettle as well as free wireless internet to help you enjoy your stay. These stylish units are furnished with a bay window along with a sofa set. The stylish bathrooms come with hair dryers.

The combined National Museum of Scotland is about 15 minutes' walk away, while Grassmarket is a 20-minute walk from the property. The exclusive Southside Guest House Edinburgh provides history lovers with proximity to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" (2 km) and the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" (2.1 km).

The accommodation is placed at a medium distance from Holyrood Park. The elegant Southside Guest House is located close to Pickering's Gin Distillery in Edinburgh.

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Pet friendly Four Star Hotels In Downtown Edinburgh

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9.5
Excellent
132 Reviews

Highfield Guest House

📍 83 Mayfield Road

From 89$

Some rooms provide a coffeemaker as well as complimentary WiFi to help you enjoy your stay. A shower, together with such amenities as hairdryers and bathrobes, are also at guests' disposal.

The property is placed in Newington, which is a great choice for travellers interested in museums, food and architecture, within 10 minutes' drive of the public research University of Edinburgh. Religious sights in the area include The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church (2.2 km) and the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral" (2.4 km).

The hotel is set about a 10-minute drive from Arthur's Seat hike.

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7.9
Very good
5464 Reviews

Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield

📍 187 Clermiston Road

From 72$

Some of the 111 smoke-free rooms at this accommodation are furnished with a sofa and a work desk, and appointed with a coffee maker. For more comfort, hairdryers and bath sheets together with a separate toilet are provided.

The green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" is about 4.8 km away, and the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral" is at a 6 km distance from the 4-star property. The Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield offers proximity to such natural sights as Corstorphine Hill Walled Garden (0.7 km) and the overgrown walled Cammo Estate Garden (2.6 km).

This accommodation is set close to hills, and Royal Mile lies about 6 km away. Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield Hotel also gives access to sports attractions like BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, which is about 2.8 km away.

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8.6
Excellent
3730 Reviews

The Scotsman Hotel

📍 20 North Bridge

From 276$

You can choose from one of the 82 smoke-free rooms with wireless Internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and self-catering amenities like a minibar fridge, coffee and tea making facilities. For more comfort, a hairdryer and bath sheets together with a spa bathtub and a separate toilet are provided. Some of the spacious units have views of the city.

Located in Old Town with traditional pubs, cosy cafes, and small museums, the property is set approximately 11 minutes on foot from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Popular natural sights near the Scotsman Edinburgh are the landscaped Princes Street Gardens (800 metres) and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (2 km).

Shoppers will enjoy a desirable location a short stroll from a market and shops. The nearby cultural attractions include Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum, which is not very far from the welcoming Scotsman Hotel.

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9.1
Excellent
1469 Reviews

The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

📍 1-3 Rutland Street

From 241$

All of the non-smoking rooms are appointed with complimentary wireless internet and a flat screen TV along with a mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities, and some of them comprise a kitchenette and a dining area. Guests can use a rainfall shower together with a hairdryer and towels.

The 4-star luxurious property has a central location a 14-minute walk from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", while shopping venues like Charlotte Square are just 5 minutes' walk away. New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, where the smoke-free Rutland Hotel & Apartments sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Dynamic Earth Museum, which is 5 minutes away by car.

This comfortable accommodation is located next to Edinburgh Gin Distillery in Edinburgh.

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8.1
Very good
2684 Reviews

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

📍 12-26 St Giles Street

From 182$

Some of the smoke-free rooms comprise a kitchenette and a dining area, and are furnished with a sofa. Guests can use a shower together with a hair dryer and towels. They offer views of the city. Additionally, a kitchenette with coffee and tea making equipment, fridges, and kitchenware are available in a classic doppelzimmer.

Guests can visit Edinburgh Waverley situated about 5 minutes' walk away. Places of worship to visit at 300 metres of the Fraser Suites Edinburgh include the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral".

Along with other cultural attractions the combined National Museum of Scotland is nestled at walking distance to this contemporary accommodation.

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8.3
Very good
1495 Reviews

Staycity Aparthotels Edinburgh West End

📍 11 Brandfield Street

From 107$

Welcoming guests to a dining area and a kitchen, the rooms are furnished with a sofa set. For more comfort, hair dryers and towels together with a separate toilet and a shower are provided. Additionally, self-catering facilities in an apartmento include a kitchen with an oven, a washing machine and glassware.

The property in Haymarket with a number of pubs, cafés and restaurants, is set 5 minutes by car from the Leith Princes Street and a few minutes drive from such shopping venues as Grassmarket. The Staycity Aparthotels West End is 5 minutes' drive from The Meadows and within an 8-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

The best historical sights to visit here include the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", situated 1.6 km from the accommodation.

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7.6
Very good
844 Reviews

Alexander Guest House

📍 35, Mayfield Gardens - Eh9 2Bx

From 87$

Some of the en suite rooms are appointed with a fireplace, and such self-catering options as a coffee maker. They are furnished with double beds or single beds along with a sofa and a coffee table.

Placed at a 2.6 km distance from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", this guest house is also located at a 2.7 km distance from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. The hotel provides history lovers with proximity to the Well-preserved Craigmillar Medieval Castle (2 km) and the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse (2.3 km).

The combined National Museum of Scotland lies a 25-minute walk from the property.

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8.1
Very good
1072 Reviews

The Salisbury Hotel

📍 43-45 Salisbury Road

From 101$

There are smoke-free rooms at the property, some of them come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet and include private bathrooms fitted with an additional toilet and a shower. These comfortable units are furnished with a stone fireplace along with a sofa and a study table.

The 4-star smoke-free property is located within a quiet residential area and offers a comfortable location, 5 minutes on foot from Community Church Edinburgh and in close proximity to Korean BBQ restaurant. The Salisbury Edinburgh is also within a 5-minute drive of such natural sights as the royal Holyrood Park.

No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, a popular place of worship set within 1.6 km of this comfortable accommodation.

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8.4
Very good
2819 Reviews

Murrayfield Hotel

📍 18 Corstorphine Road

From 105$

Some rooms come with a private bathroom, a separate toilet.

This property is set 10 minutes by car from The Real Mary King's Close and at a 2.7 km distance from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (3.1 km) and Gorgie City Farm (1.8 km).

Also, the accommodation is at a 2.6 km distance from the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens", and Edinburgh Waverley train station is placed around 3.8 km away.

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8.3
Very good
1543 Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

📍 43 Jeffrey Street

From 106$

Some rooms provide a coffeemaker and tea/coffee making facilities as well as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can also use a separate toilet and a shower, along with such amenities as a hair dryer and guest toiletries.

The smoke-free Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn has a central setting a 12-minute stroll from the Leith Princes Street. Located about a 5-minute walk from the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", the modern property is near The Edinburgh Dungeon.

The area features a number of shopping sites such as St Andrew Square about an 11-minute walk from this environmentally friendly accommodation.

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8.6
Excellent
6350 Reviews

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

📍 231 Canongate

From 145$

Some of the air-conditioned rooms have a kitchenette and a dining area, and such facilities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee making equipment. For more comfort, a hairdryer and bath sheets together with a separate toilet are provided. Also, the apartmento entices guests with wake-up service comprising a kitchenette kitchen with a microwave oven, an electric kettle and fridges.

The accommodation offers a prime location about 100 km from Dundee airport and within 5 minutes' walk of the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral". Historical sights here include the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse", which stands a few minutes drive from the Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile.

There is Arthur's Seat hike approximately 10 minutes away by car, while Edinburgh bus station just a 10-minute walk from this comfortable property.

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8.3
Very good
2182 Reviews

Hotel Indigo - Edinburgh - Princes Street, An Ihg Hotel

📍 20 Princes Street

From 89$

Equipped with a safe box and smoke detectors, some of the 64 rooms feature a high ceiling along with a work desk. They are outfitted with spacious decor. Offering amenities such as hair dryers and towels, the bathrooms also have a separate toilet. Certain units overlook the castle.

The wonderful smoke-free accommodation is set merely 5 minutes' walk from General Register House with Arthur's Seat hike a 5-minute ride away. Standing less than 7 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Old Town, the Indigo - Edinburgh - Princes Street, An Ihg is in front of City Art Centre.

The property is situated approximately a 13-minute walk from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", while Edinburgh bus station lies approximately a 5-minute walk away.

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7.5
Very good
4463 Reviews

Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel

📍 Grosvenor Street

From 74$

Furnished with a sofa and a writing table, each room is non-smoking and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They have comfortable interior. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and towels.

The centre of Edinburgh can be reached within 20 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and such cultural venues as the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" are 1.7 km away. St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral is 5 minutes on foot from the Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor - Club Wing, while the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is 5 minutes' drive away.

This property has a prime location in Edinburgh, a short walk from Water of Leith Walkway.

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8.8
Excellent
2493 Reviews

Princes Street Suites

📍 16 Waterloo Place

From 273$

Some of the air-conditioned rooms comprise a mini-kitchen and a dining area, and are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk. Guests can use a separate toilet together with hairdryers and free toiletries. These units offer views of the city. Additionally, a kitchenette with a microwave oven, an electric kettle and refrigerators are available in an estúdio.

This sophisticated property is near a train station and right by the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is 1.9 km away, while City Art Centre is merely a 6-minute walk from the hotel.

There is the landscaped Princes Street Gardens about 14 minutes' walk away, and Edinburgh bus station in proximity to the accommodation.

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8.1
Very good
1673 Reviews

Residence Inn By Marriott Edinburgh

📍 36 Simpson Loan Quartermile

From 179$

Some of the non-smoking rooms comprise a mini-kitchen and a sitting area, and are furnished with a sofa. A walk-in shower, together with such amenities as hairdryers and towels, are also at guests' disposal. Additionally, a kitchenette with a microwave, an electric kettle and kitchenware are available in a studio suite.

Edinburgh Waverley is placed nearly a 15-minute stroll away, and Royal Mile is within 11 minutes' walk of the 4-star luxury property. The inviting Residence Inn By Marriott is also a few steps from The Meadows, and near a train station.

Co-op Food is situated 15 minutes' walk from this residential accommodation.

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8.2
Very good
11871 Reviews

Yotel Edinburgh

📍 68-73 Queen Street

From 105$

There are 336 rooms comprising a kitchenette and a seating area. Some of them offer an individual climate control and central heating along with tea/coffee making equipment. For more comfort, a hairdryer and towels together with a shower are provided. Certain units feature views of the city.

Conveniently situated in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, the accommodation is in the immediate adjacency of Co-op Food. From this 4-star hotel it will take nearly 16 minutes to walk to the long - standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower.

The property has a central location in Edinburgh, 750 metres from the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market.

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9
Excellent
1403 Reviews

Market Street Hotel

📍 6 Market Street

From 237$

There are air-conditioned rooms at this Edinburgh property, some of them come with Wi-Fi and cable channels and include en-suite bathrooms fitted with a rain shower.

Located in Old Town with traditional pubs, cosy cafes, and small museums, the designer property is at a moderate distance from such business sites as the long-standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower. Guests can visit the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", which is a mere 5 minutes' walk away, and Royal Mile which is 500 metres from the Market Street Edinburgh.

No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", a popular place of worship set in vicinity of the accommodation.

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7.4
Good
5898 Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, An Ihg Hotel

📍 132 Corstorphine Road

From 157$

Some of the air-conditioned units feature Wi-Fi as well as coffee/tea makers. They have welcoming interior. The en-suite bathrooms are appointed with hairdryers and complimentary toiletries. The units of this 4-star hotel look out over Pentland Hills.

The accommodation, located in a business area of Edinburgh, is less than a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Zoo bus stop and 6 km from Edinburgh Waverley train station. The Holiday Inn offers proximity to such natural sights as the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" (4.2 km) and Gorgie City Farm (2.4 km).

This property is within minutes from Drill and the large parkland Edinburgh Zoo.

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7.6
Very good
1078 Reviews

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, An Ihg Hotel

📍 18 Royal Terrace

From 99$

There are en suite rooms at the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, An Ihg, some of them feature complimentary WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as private bathrooms fitted with a roll in shower. The nice touches include a stone fireplace together with a sofa and a writing desk. Enjoy views of the garden, while staying at this accommodation.

The accommodation puts you right in the centre of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute drive of Arthur's Seat hike. New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, where the 4-star hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the combined National Museum of Scotland, which is around 5 minutes away by car.

This property is surrounded by gardens. Explore the historical sights of Edinburgh starting with the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse set about 0.8 km away.

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8.6
Excellent
837 Reviews

Black Ivy

📍 4 Alvanley Terrace, Whitehouse Loan

From 186$

The allergy-free units are equipped with smoke detectors and an electronic key card to keep you safe. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels together with coffee and tea making equipment are provided. Some rooms at this Edinburgh hotel have a private bathroom with a shower.

BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium lies around 5 minutes' drive away, and the Leith Princes Street is 5 minutes by car from this Edinburgh property. Perfect for those who seek new knowledge, the public research University of Edinburgh is just a pleasant stroll away from the Black Ivy Edinburgh.

Guests may prefer to explore the area's sights as the accommodation is situated amongst a peaceful park and a bar. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting The Meadows, within 14 minutes' walk of Black Ivy Hotel.

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Edinburgh 4 Star Hotels FAQ
Which 4 star hotels are popular among city visitors?
What are the best 4-star hotels in Edinburgh?
There are 105 perfect 4-star hotels on 1stedinburghhotels.net. Alternatively, book No. 11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie (rating: 8.6/10) with cots, cycling and 24-hour security. It costs 142US$ per night. Other top properties include Best Western Plus Bruntsfield Hotel, Nira Caledonia and Leonardo Royal Hotel Haymarket.
What are the best 4-star hotels not far from Edinburgh Castle?
On 1stedinburghhotels.net you'll find 104 cool four star accommodations not far from Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh. Albyn Townhouse is a good Edinburgh choice providing a tennis court, a golf course and cots. It costs 113US$ per night and is set 15 minutes' walk from the landmark. Another good property is The Witchery By The Castle (rating: 8.0/10). It's located 650 metres from the city centre and provides concierge service, housekeeping service and a photocopy machine on site.

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