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Best Hotels in Edinburgh On The Beach

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7.5
Very good
4463 Reviews

From

74$/night

Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel

5-21 Grosvenor Street

Located in Haymarket district, the accommodation is adjacent to Water of Leith Walkway. A 20-minute walk from this luxurious hotel will get you to the heart of Edinburgh.

Some rooms at Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel are appointed with central heating and climate control along with self-catering options such as an electric kettle. They have comfortable interior. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower along with comforts like a hairdryer and towels.

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8.8
Excellent
3445 Reviews

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235$/night

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

1 Festival Square

The property is in Haymarket district, next to Traverse Theatre. Guests can quickly get to Royal Mile, which is merely a 13-minute walk away.

This wonderful hotel is placed within 1.1 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

Some of the air conditioned units feature WiFi and a cable flat-screen as well as a mini bar. These rooms include private bathrooms. Guests can also enjoy castle views.

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8.7
Excellent
1486 Reviews

From

37$/night

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

15 Johnston Terrace

The accommodation is set in the old part of Edinburgh, at 1.3 km distance from the grand townhouse "Georgian House". The Edinburgh hostel is also 400 metres to the art museum "Scottish National Gallery". Guests can enjoy British and Scottish cuisine offered in The Last Drop, which is just 5 minutes' walk away.

Castle Rock Hostel is located near Royal Mile.

The property contains 43 rooms. The rooms are also equipped with a shared bathroom.

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Best Beach hotels in Edinburgh

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7.2
Good
5830 Reviews

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277$/night

A&O Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street

The property is set in the old part of Edinburgh, 17 minutes' walk of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Located in the historic old town, the hostel is close to The Scotsman Steps. Guests can wine and dine in The World's End and Bar 50, located in the neighbourhood.

Popular points of interest nearby include the combined National Museum of Scotland.

This 2-star accommodation boasts a kitchen and private bathroom. The property features bunk beds in the rooms too. A power shower and a separate toilet are provided.

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8.6
Excellent
4712 Reviews

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309$/night

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

80 High Street

The modern property is located near Museum of Childhood, in the heart of Edinburgh. The royal Holyrood Park can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

There is Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 2.6 km away, while Bus Station within 0.7 km away from the hotel.

All of the air conditioned rooms are appointed with a satellite TV along with a coffee maker, and some of them comprise a dining area and a cupboard. They have comfortable interior. The ample private bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.

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8.9
Excellent
1534 Reviews

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318$/night

Eden Locke

Eden Locke, 127 George St

Edinburgh airport is 0.5 km from the property, which lies in New Town district. You can reach the centre of Edinburgh in 15 minutes on foot.

Welcoming guests to a dining area and a kitchen, the rooms are furnished with a sofa set and a writing desk. A dishwasher, refrigerators and an oven are available upon request.

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Cheap Beach hotels in Edinburgh

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9.3
Excellent
2731 Reviews

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431$/night

Market Street Hotel

6 Market Street

The accommodation is placed about 15 km from Edinburgh airport and a few minutes' walk from Royal Mile. The standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower is also 550 metres away.

Some of the air-conditioned units feature wireless Internet and a TV as well as a free minibar and a coffee machine. En suite bathrooms include nice touches like hair dryers and slippers.

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9.3
Excellent
790 Reviews

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256$/night

24 Royal Terrace

24 Royal Terrace

Situated in New Town district, the property is set at 2.6 km distance from Royal Yacht Britannia. Located by Regent, the hotel is reachable in a 15-minute walk from the centre of Edinburgh.

The Real Mary King's Close lies approximately a 20-minute walk away.

This Edinburgh hotel has 15 rooms, some of them comprise a kitchenette and a dining area, and have self-catering options like a mini-fridge-bar. They are furnished with single beds along with a sofa set and a work desk. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are appointed with hairdryers and bath sheets.

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8.8
Excellent
1581 Reviews

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245$/night

Kimpton Charlotte Square By Ihg

38 Charlotte Square

Edinburgh airport is 0.5 km from this Georgian-style accommodation, which lies in New Town district. You can get to the centre of Edinburgh in about 15 minutes' walk.

Some of the non-smoking units feature Wi-Fi and a cable flat-screen as well as a mini fridge bar. They are furnished with comfortable decor. The private bathrooms are appointed with a hairdryer and bath sheets.

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Luxury Beach hotels in Edinburgh

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7.8
Very good
929 Reviews

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66$/night

Cruachan Guest House

53 Gilmore Place

Grassmarket is just 1.1 km of the property, while The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church is an 18-minute walk away. A 20-minute walk will take you into the centre of Edinburgh.

The Leith Princes Street can be reached in 20 minutes on foot.

The property offers 7 rooms with coffee/tea making facilities, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can make use of a separate toilet and a shower along with hairdryers and bath sheets. Some units include views of the garden.

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8.1
Very good
3716 Reviews

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37$/night

Cairn Hotel & Apartments

10/18 Windsor Street

Guests will enjoy a quiet location very close to the hills. The wonderful hotel is set in a lively district of Edinburgh.

Each of the smoke-free rooms has a lounge and a wardrobe, and some feature comfortable interior. Guests can make use of tea/coffee making facilities and an iron with ironing board, and relax with Wi-Fi.

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8.6
Excellent
5363 Reviews

From

438$/night

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

231 Canongate

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile is situated in Old Town district, near Museum of Childhood. A 5-minute walk from this aparthotel will get you to the heart of Edinburgh.

The official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" can be found in the area.

This accommodation features 146 air-conditioned rooms, some of which comprise a kitchenette and a dining area. Along with sound-proofed windows, they also have a sofa and a work desk. Providing a separate toilet, the bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers and bath sheets.

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Pet friendly Beach hotels in Edinburgh

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7.6
Very good
995 Reviews

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288$/night

Aynetree Guest House

12 Duddingston Crescent, Milton Road

The property is nearly a 10-minute drive from the Leith Princes Street. This Edinburgh hotel is also next door to St Martins, and near a bus stop.

The royal Holyrood Park is reachable within a 10-minute drive.

There are 6 individual rooms at Aynetree Guest House, some of them have a wooden floor and a fireplace, and modern facilities like television. Guests can use a separate toilet and a shower together with hair dryers.

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9
Excellent
1374 Reviews

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373$/night

Tigerlily

125 George Street

The award-winning accommodation is located in New Town district, 1 km to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This Edinburgh hotel has a prestigious location close to the Leith Princes Street and the grand townhouse "Georgian House".

There is Royal Yacht Britannia a 10-minute ride away.

Some of the air conditioned rooms are appointed with a stone fireplace, and such self-catering options as a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making machines. Guests can also use a separate toilet and a shower along with amenities like a hair dryer and dressing gowns.

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8.3
Very good
11467 Reviews

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80$/night

Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh Airport

5 Almond Avenue, Ingliston

The smoke-free property is situated in an entertainment area of Edinburgh, just a few steps from Spitfire. Guests can visit Heriot-Watt University, located in 4.7 km away.

The location of the hotel will allow you to be within 10 minutes' drive away from the huge indoor Edinburgh International Climbing Arena.

You can stay in one of the 240 sound-proofed rooms featuring free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with ironing facilities. Guests can use a sink together with a hair dryer and towels.

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8.2
Very good
9558 Reviews

From

167$/night

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

1 Morrison Link

5 minutes by car from The Real Mary King's Close, this Edinburgh property is next to nightclubs, restaurants and bars. The premier hotel is located in the very heart of Edinburgh.

Guests can make use of tea/coffee making equipment, and relax with free wireless internet and cable channels. Bathrooms have a separate toilet together with a hair dryer and bathrobes.

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8
Very good
3663 Reviews

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288$/night

Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile

6 Hunter Square

The allergy-friendly rooms include big bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower.

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9.5
Excellent
36 Reviews

From

163$/night

The West End Residence

Coates Gardens, Edinburgh Eh12 5Le

Calton Hill can be reached by car in a few minutes, while Saint Mary's Cathedral is right by the accommodation. It takes 25 minutes to get to the centre of Edinburgh on foot. A 5-minute walk takes guests to the café Sandwich Culture.

The West End Residence also features a microwave, a fridge and kitchenware. The accommodation can accommodate up to 6 guests. There is 1 bathroom.

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7.4
Good
1854 Reviews

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37$/night

Arran House - Campus Accommodation

5 Drysdale Road

Located 25 minutes by foot from the combined National Museum of Scotland, Arran House - Campus apartment is also around a 25-minute stroll from The Real Mary King's Close. The city centre is just 2 km away and Edinburgh airport is 0.5 km from this student accommodation. Guests will enjoy dishes of American cuisine served in Five Guys, which is around 5 minutes' walk away.

The apartment gives direct access to Fountain Park.

Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower.

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8.4
Very good
3234 Reviews

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59$/night

Leonardo Edinburgh City

79 Lauriston Place

The accommodation is placed about 15 km from Edinburgh airport and a few minutes' walk from Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course. A 15-minute walk from the convenient hotel will get you to the heart of Edinburgh.

Guests of the property can get to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which is a 10-minute ride away.

Some of the smoke-free units feature free Wi-Fi as well as a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee making facilities. For your safety, these modern rooms are appointed with a laptop safe and smoke detectors. The private bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, and comforts like hairdryers and dressing gowns.

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8.4
Very good
1827 Reviews

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32$/night

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street

The cosy Royal Mile Backpackers Hostel is located in Old Town district of Edinburgh. This hostel is set 10 minutes' ride from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Guests will find Wedgwood The Restaurant within 200 metres away.

The Edinburgh hostel is set in the vicinity of the combined National Museum of Scotland.

The Edinburgh accommodation features 6 rooms. The hostel has shared bathrooms.

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9.3
Excellent
1127 Reviews

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757$/night

The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street

The property is conveniently located near Brass Rubbing Centre, right in the heart of Edinburgh. The city centre is a 5-minute walk away and Edinburgh Waverley rail station is 180 metres from the elegant hotel.

The royal Holyrood Park is reachable within a 10-minute drive.

You can choose from one of the 188 air-conditioned rooms with high-velocity internet, and self-catering amenities like a mini-fridge-bar. Also, they feature a marble flooring. The spacious bathrooms come with a hairdryer.

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7.7
Very good
1188 Reviews

From

97$/night

Unite Students - Salisbury Court

Salisbury Court 102 St Leonards Street

Major Edinburgh sights, such as Pickering's Gin Distillery and 星光便利 Starlight Chinese Supermarket are located not far away. It takes a 15-minute walk to reach Edinburgh city centre. Guests may find the café Caffe Gelato 350 metres from this apartment.

Salisbury Court Campus is placed within 25 minutes' stroll from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

The apartment features a fully-fitted kitchen with a microwave oven, a toaster and basic cooking facilities.

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8.7
Excellent
2471 Reviews

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362$/night

The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge

The luxury accommodation offers a perfect location 24-minute drive from Edinburgh airport. This Edinburgh hotel is placed only a 6-minute walk away from Museum on the Mound.

The welcoming property is located close to Carlton Hill. Arthur's Seat hike also lies in 2.1 km away.

Some of the smoke-free rooms comprise a balcony and a dining area, and are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk. Guests can use a separate toilet together with a hair dryer and bathrobes. Certain units overlook the city.

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8.9
Excellent
165 Reviews

From

104$/night

Aaron Lodge

128 Old Dalkeith Road

The property is in a 10-minute drive from Royal Mile. Guests can get to Edinburgh city centre, which is 5 km away.

The Real Mary King's Close is situated at 4.1 km distance from this Edinburgh hotel.

Most rooms at the accommodation come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, as well as comforts including hair dryers and towels.

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8.8
Excellent
3534 Reviews

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368$/night

Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel

61 Grassmarket

Set in an old part of Edinburgh, the accommodation is located amid nightclubs and bars. The deluxe hotel is located in Old Town district in the immediate vicinity shops and department shops.

In the old town district, guests will find many attractions, including the art museum "Scottish National Gallery".

Also, there is a coffee/tea making facilities as well as smoke detectors and an electronic key card provided. The separate bathrooms feature bathrobes and slippers.

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Edinburgh Beach hotels

When thinking about where to stay when travelling to Edinburgh, many people automatically think of beach hotels. However, there are many reasons why choosing a hotel located in the city centre is a better option.

Edinburgh is a beautiful city that is full of culture and history. There are many amazing attractions that can be found throughout the city, such as Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace. These attractions are all located in the city centre, which makes it the perfect location to stay when visiting Edinburgh.

Beach hotels are typically located on the outskirts of the city and can be quite far from the attractions. This can make it difficult to visit all of the must-see places in Edinburgh. In contrast, city centre hotels are located right in the heart of the action and are within walking distance of all the major attractions.

Another advantage of city centre hotels is that they offer more options when it comes to dining and nightlife. There are many restaurants and bars located close to these hotels, which is perfect for those who want to explore the local nightlife. Beach hotels typically offer fewer dining and nightlife options, which can be a bit of a hassle if you’re looking to have a fun night out.

Overall, there are many reasons why choosing a city centre hotel is the best option when travelling to Edinburgh. These hotels offer convenient locations, plenty of dining and nightlife options and beautiful views of the city.

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