Kids Friendly Hotels in Edinburgh

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Eliza House Hotel

7.1 / 10

(719 Reviews)

From 93$
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

5.5 / 10

(8843 Reviews)

From 52$
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

7.7 / 10

(3956 Reviews)

From 161$
Frederick House Hotel

8.3 / 10

(2905 Reviews)

From 125$
Cairn Hotel & Apartments

8.0 / 10

(4114 Reviews)

From 126$

Welcome to the blog post about why choosing kid-friendly hotels when travelling to Edinburgh is the best way to make your journey that little bit more special. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, brimming with history and culture. It is a popular destination for families who want to explore and learn about this area of the world, and is full of attractions for kids. Staying in kid-friendly hotels in Edinburgh is a great way to make sure you have the most enjoyable experience possible. Here are some of the reasons why you should choose a kid-friendly hotel while in the city.

First, the facilities in kid-friendly hotels usually cater to the needs of families. These are usually larger sized rooms that include extra beds and cribs, as well as televisions and video game systems to keep the kids entertained. Kid-friendly hotels also provide free Wi-Fi and a playroom, so your youngsters can have fun while you relax. Many of these hotels also provide special kid-friendly amenities such as cots and toys to make your stay enjoyable.

Second, kid-friendly hotels also provide additional catering services for young families. This means that parents and their children will have access to a variety of snacks, meals, and other food items that are both healthy and kid-friendly. These meals are often available for quick grab-and-go’s or a full-service breakfast and dinner, giving both the parents and the kids a chance to start the day off energized and full.

Third, when choosing a kid-friendly hotel, you can expect top-notch service from the staff. From offering helpful advice about the attractions in the city and nearby towns, to setting up extra beds or cots for your children, the staff is there to make your stay as comfortable as possible. This is especially important for parents travelling with young children, as they will be able to rely on the staff to help them throughout the entirety of their stay.

Lastly, kid-friendly hotels often offer packages to make the most of your time in the city. These offers are typically more affordable than standard hotel rates, and include fun activities for your entire family. This includes visits to kid-friendly attractions and entertainment centers, as well as coupons for discounts on restaurants and stores. You can be confident that your family will be getting a great deal when booking kid-friendly hotels for your visit to Edinburgh.

So, if you’re planning a visit to Edinburgh, remember to look for kid-friendly hotels to get the most out of your trip. By doing so, you’ll be providing your family with plenty of entertainment and a stress-free stay.

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Eliza House Hotel Britannia Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Frederick House Hotel Cairn Hotel & Apartments Kimpton - Charlotte Square, An Ihg Hotel Castle Street Hotel Justb Edinburgh Hotel Novotel Edinburgh Centre The Salisbury Hotel

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7.1
Good
719 Reviews

Eliza House Hotel

📍 14-16 Grosvenor Street

From 93$

1.7 km from the landscaped Princes Street Gardens, Eliza House Hotel Edinburgh includes 20 rooms. The 3-star hotel has views of the city and features Wi-Fi in public areas.

The accommodation is located in the very heart of Edinburgh nearly a 7-minute walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and within walking distance to Co-op Food. The hotel is at 400 metres of Water of Leith Walkway and 0.5 km from Edinburgh airport. The Real Mary King's Close is a 5-minute ride from the property. West Maitland Street bus stop is just a 5-minute walk away from Eliza House Hotel and 2.1 km from is enough to get to Edinburgh Waverley train station.

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5.5
Good
8843 Reviews

Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

📍 69 Belford Road

From 52$

Merely 13 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Britannia Edinburgh Hotel includes 228 rooms. Set close to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, this hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving Scottish cuisine.

The property is located in a secluded area of Edinburgh, within 10 minutes' drive of Water of Leith River. BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium is about a 10-minute drive from the 3-star hotel, while Edinburgh airport is 0.5 km from it. This accommodation stands a minute's walk from Water of Leith Walkway. Belford Bridge bus stop is 5 minutes' stroll from Britannia Edinburgh Hotel and at a 2.5 km distance from is enough to get to Edinburgh Waverley train station.

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7.7
Very good
3956 Reviews

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

📍 81 Holyrood Road

From 161$

Offering luggage storage and a barber shop, the sophisticated 4-star Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh is set within a 5-minute stroll of The Scottish Parliament. Located relatively near the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse", the smoke-free hotel has 157 rooms near a train station.

The luxurious accommodation in Old Town with traditional pubs, cosy cafes, and small museums, nearly a 15-minute stroll from Royal Mile. Sights, within 10 minutes' drive of this Edinburgh hotel, include Royal Yacht Britannia. At the sophisticated property you'll be not very far from the beautifully restored art-deco Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Macdonald Holyrood Hotel offers a convenient location 15 km from Edinburgh airport.

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8.3
Very good
2905 Reviews

Frederick House Hotel

📍 42 Frederick Street

From 125$

The 4-star Frederick House Hotel Edinburgh enjoys a central location and provides easy access to George Street a mere 400 metres away. This Edinburgh hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and has a work desk and a xerox.

Situated in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, the property is set within a 5-minute stroll of the Leith Princes Street. Frederick House Edinburgh is close to Co-op Food and 100 km from Dundee airport. A 13-minute stroll takes you to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Frederick House Hotel stands 600 metres of the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", adjacent to Hill Street bus stop.

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8
Very good
4114 Reviews

Cairn Hotel & Apartments

📍 10-18 Windsor Street

From 126$

Comprising 52 rooms, the 3-star Cairn Aparthotel is set close to the lively district of Edinburgh around 20 minutes' walk from The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. This Edinburgh hotel offers WiFi throughout the property and has a xerox and a desk.

The wonderful accommodation is placed in the heart of Edinburgh, around 17 minutes' walk from the ruined Holyrood Abbey and in a short walking distance of Sherlock Holmes Statue. Cairn Aparthotel Edinburgh has a quiet location within 9 minutes' walk of Dugald Stewart Monument and Montgomery St. This Edinburgh property is placed a stroll from Carlton Hill. Cairn Aparthotel also lies just a stroll from a railway station.

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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$
Family Hotel 👪 Eliza House Hotel
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

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8.8
Excellent
1803 Reviews

Kimpton - Charlotte Square, An Ihg Hotel

📍 38 Charlotte Square

From 237$

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel Edinburgh is set 550 metres from Traverse Theatre and 5 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Gin Distillery. Nestled near a train station, the hotel has hiking, bowling and cycling to offer along with views of the city.

This upscale 5-star property is placed about 0.5 km from Edinburgh airport and a few metres away from The Parish Church of St Cuthbert. Situated at a castle, the Georgian-style hotel is within 600 metres of the Leith Princes Street. Located within a close distance from Museum on the Mound, the accommodation puts the city at your fingertips.

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8.5
Very good
1039 Reviews

Castle Street Hotel

📍 30 Castle Street, Edinburgh, Gb

From 189$

Castle Street Hotel Edinburgh is rated 3 stars and features 18 rooms for guests to stay in. The budget hotel is a good starting point to Edinburgh's sights including the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" and The Parish Church of St Cuthbert.

Dundee airport is 100 km from the family friendly accommodation, while the combined National Museum of Scotland is about a 20-minute walk from the location. Grassmarket can be reached in 1 km from this Edinburgh hotel. The property is situated within a close distance from Museum of Childhood. The nearest bus stop is South Charlotte Street, set about 5 minutes' walk away, and Edinburgh Waverley train station is about 1.1 km away.

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9.5
Excellent
276 Reviews

Justb Edinburgh Hotel

📍 472 Lanark Road West

From 209$

4.2 km away from Torphin Hill Golf Club, Justb Hotel Edinburgh includes 6 rooms. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.

BobCat Alpacas Farm lies about 4.8 km away. Located 6 km away from the 17th Century Jacobean Manor House Jupiter Artland, this guest house puts the city at your fingertips. The 4-star hotel is 15 minutes' drive from Edinburgh airport and at a 13 km distance from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

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7.9
Very good
5311 Reviews

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

📍 80 Lauriston Place

From 90$

Located within an 11-minute walk of Royal Mile, the comfortable Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers modern rooms approximately a 10-minute drive from the royal Holyrood Park. Set at a medium distance from Grassmarket, this 4-star smoke-free hotel features an American restaurant serving Scottish cuisine.

The environmentally friendly property puts you in the very heart of Edinburgh, nearly a 16-minute stroll from the Leith Princes Street. The hotel is next to the grand Victorian theatre "Royal Lyceum Theater" and 15 km from Edinburgh airport. This comfortable accommodation is around 5 minutes' walk from Lady Lawson Street bus stop and nearly 20 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station in Edinburgh.

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8.1
Very good
1084 Reviews

The Salisbury Hotel

📍 43-45 Salisbury Road

From 101$

The comfortable Salisbury Hotel Edinburgh enjoys a comfortable location and provides easy access to North Bridge approximately a 5-minute ride away. Located 20 minutes on foot from The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, this 4-star smoke-free hotel features 18 rooms with views of the garden.

Guests can reach St Andrew Square within a 20-minute walk. The hotel is also in the immediate vicinity of Community Church Edinburgh, and steps away from a bus stop. Enclosed by gardens the accommodation is 0.6 km from Pickering's Gin Distillery.

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7.6
Very good
1230 Reviews

Palmerston Suites

📍 37 Palmerston Place

From 130$

Nestled in West End with Edinburghs thriving business district and attractions such as Murrayfield Stadium or the Gallery of Modern Art or Edinburgh Zoo, Palmerston Suites Edinburgh is a mere 1.5 km from the Leith Princes Street. Featuring 14 rooms with views of the city, this aparthotel is set within 5 minutes' drive of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

A short walk will take you to Edinburgh International Conference Centre in 10 minutes. The Palmerston Suites is located just a short stroll from Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One and Water of Leith Walkway. The accommodation is about 5 minutes' walk from Palmerston Place bus stop and 2.2 km away from Edinburgh Waverley train station in Edinburgh.

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7.6
Very good
2146 Reviews

Village Hotel Edinburgh

📍 140 Crewe Road South

From 88$

Village Hotel Edinburgh is set at a 2.9 km distance from the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" and around a 10-minute drive from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The resort is placed nearly a 10-minute ride from Charlotte Square, and provides guests with a hot tub and sauna facilities.

Guests can get to Edinburgh city centre, which is 4 km away. A petting zoo and an international restaurant are also near this 4-star hotel. Due to a location near a train station, the accommodation gives quick access to other parts of Edinburgh. Village Hotel Edinburgh is located within a 0.5 km distance of Edinburgh airport.

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9
Excellent
474 Reviews

Alba House Bed & Breakfast

📍 29 Craigmillar Park

From 138$

The 3-star Alba House Bed & Breakfast Edinburgh is set 2.8 km away from the Leith Princes Street and 10 minutes by car from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Guests will have access to public parking onsite for added convenience.

This bed & breakfast has a quiet location 10 minutes' drive from Edinburgh Waverley. The hotel is within an easy walking distance to Craigmillar Park Church and 25 km from Edinburgh airport. There is Suffolk Road bus stop close to the accommodation, it's about a 5-minute walk away.

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8.3
Very good
5185 Reviews

Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel

📍 5 Almond Avenue, Ingliston

From 121$

Set around 15 minutes by car from the 82 - acre non - profit zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo", the 3-star Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel features storage for belongings and a restaurant. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and has a work desk and a photocopier.

This property is located a 5-minute walk from Spitfire, a 20-minute ride from Edinburgh Waverley train station. The 15th - century Dundas Castle is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel and Edinburgh airport is 0.5 km away. There is Military Museum Scotland 15 minutes' drive from the accommodation. Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel is sited only minutes from Airport Hotel bus stop.

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8.1
Very good
1781 Reviews

Stay Central Hotel

📍 139 Cowgate

From 170$

Placed 100 km from Dundee airport, the 3-star Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh features a storage room and a lobby area as well as bicycles for rent. Located 5 minutes' walk from the combined National Museum of Scotland, the budget hotel has 37 rooms near a train station.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is within a close distance from the low-budget accommodation, while Museum on the Mound is nestled a 9-minute walk away. The city's busy area gives access to The Real Mary King's Close, which is within 6 minutes' walk of Stay Central Edinburgh. This Edinburgh property is situated a few minutes drive from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse". Also, there is Edinburgh bus station around 10 minutes' walk from Stay Central Hotel.

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9.6
Excellent
395 Reviews

Albyn Townhouse Hotel

📍 16 Hartington Gardens

From 113$

The 4-star Albyn Townhouse Hotel is placed in a residential area of Edinburgh, at a 2.2 km distance from the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" and 25 minutes on foot from Royal Mile. Guests will have access to parking onsite for added convenience.

The traditional guest house puts you in the very heart of Edinburgh, around a 5-minute drive from Grassmarket. Located only minutes away from Leamington Lift Bridge, the hotel is reachable in a 25-minute walk from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest bus stop is Bruntsfield Place, set a 5-minute walk away, and Edinburgh Waverley train station is approximately 2.8 km away. Albyn Townhouse Hotel enjoys a quiet location 0.5 km from Edinburgh airport.

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