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Room

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1. The Inn Place

Edinburgh City Centre

£134

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern lobby with a yellow seating area, a sofa, and a patterned sculpture.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a yellow ottoman, and a decorative leopard statue.

A modern bathroom with a large white sink, dark cabinetry, a glass-enclosed shower, and a toilet.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a view of the city through a large window.

2. Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£118

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A lobby with ornate woodwork, a staircase, and seating areas.

A stone building with a tower, surrounded by trees and a lawn.

A bar area with bar stools, a large potted plant, and ornate wall decorations.

A historic stone building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.

3. The Scott

Southside

£194

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern interior with a round table, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bathroom with white tiled walls, a glass shower enclosure, and a white countertop.

A modern room with a curved bay window, a grey sofa, a small table, and two beds with grey blankets.

4. Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

West End

£70

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table with chairs, and a large window offering a city view at night.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

5. The Resident Edinburgh

West End

£127

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A person holding a cup, overlooking a historic castle with buildings in the foreground.

A person reading a book by a window with a view of buildings and greenery.

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

A building with a sign reading "International Hotel."

6. Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£168

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A cozy interior with a view of a historic building, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window.

A modern interior with a mix of seating areas, including sofas and chairs, and a visible staircase leading to an upper level.

A cozy seating area with a leather sofa, a teal armchair, and a small round table with a candle.

A bar with hanging glass light fixtures and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

7. Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Edinburgh City Centre

£145

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a view of the city.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a dining area, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a large screen displaying a welcome message, a bed, a wooden shelf with towels, and a mirror with a wooden frame.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a red countertop, and a glass shower enclosure.

8. Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

West End

£75

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Beach hotels with pools in Edinburgh and Lothian

A bar area with a herringbone floor pattern, bar stools, and a bar counter with a wooden finish.

A woman in a coat pulling a suitcase, standing at a reception desk with a dark interior and modern pendant lights.

A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a wooden partition, and a sofa.

A building with the sign 'APEX HOTELS' and the number '23' above the entrance.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£199

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A historic castle on a hill overlooking a city.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and large windows.

A person holding a cup, overlooking a historic castle with buildings in the foreground.

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£168

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a turret, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a chair, and a large wall mural.

A courtyard with stone steps leading to a door, surrounded by arched windows and outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh City Centre

£169

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Edinburgh City Centre

£203

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor pool with a curved glass wall, wooden paneling, and a blue-lit floor.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a red seating area.

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a dome structure in the background.

A spacious lobby with patterned sofas, ottomans, and a dining area with uniquely designed chairs.

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Tollcross

£176

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£446

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A Marriott hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a flower arch, and a statue.

Property amenity

A buffet setup with various food items and beverages.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles.

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Edinburgh City Centre

£136

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative clock.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ornate moldings, and a chandelier. Tables are set with blue chairs and potted plants.

A staircase with a chandelier and a framed picture of trees.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with round tables and chairs.

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

West End

£183

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with potted plants, red chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with a view of a bridge.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a coffee table, and a view through large windows.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, fruits, and a coffee machine.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Edinburgh City Centre

£131

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a visible sign for the Holiday Inn.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

A lobby with two large cylindrical columns, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Corstorphine

£67

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Edinburgh and Lothian

A lobby with ornate woodwork, a staircase, and seating areas.

A stone building with a tower, surrounded by trees and a lawn.

A bar area with bar stools, a large potted plant, and ornate wall decorations.

A historic stone building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.

The Scott

Southside

£194

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A cocktail on a wooden table with a blurred outdoor seating area in the background.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious living area with multiple seating options, a Christmas tree, and large windows providing natural light.

The Scholar

Southside

£133

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a turret, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a chair, and a large wall mural.

A courtyard with stone steps leading to a door, surrounded by arched windows and outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh City Centre

£169

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with a herringbone floor pattern, bar stools, and a bar counter with a wooden finish.

A woman in a coat pulling a suitcase, standing at a reception desk with a dark interior and modern pendant lights.

A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a wooden partition, and a sofa.

A building with the sign 'APEX HOTELS' and the number '23' above the entrance.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£199

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A historic castle on a hill overlooking a city.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and large windows.

A person holding a cup, overlooking a historic castle with buildings in the foreground.

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£168

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items including a trunk, lamps, and a chandelier.

A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and antique furniture.

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, including a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table, with a large mirror and decorative lamps.

A large, white building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

Prestonfield House

Prestonfield

£380

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a stone building in the background.

A modern loft-style apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a staircase.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

£236

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside

£125

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with checkered flooring, a central seating arrangement, and a modern chandelier.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, a chair, and a balcony view.

A bar area with a herringbone patterned wall, arched windows, and a variety of liquor bottles. There are cushioned seating areas with round tables.

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Edinburgh City Centre

£178

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with wicker chairs, a small table with a cup and snacks, and a view of a castle-like building in the background.

A bar area with red chairs and a long counter, a fireplace with a painting above it, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

£245

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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4-star beach hotels in Edinburgh and Lothian

A lobby with ornate woodwork, a staircase, and seating areas.

A stone building with a tower, surrounded by trees and a lawn.

A bar area with bar stools, a large potted plant, and ornate wall decorations.

A historic stone building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.

The Scott

Southside

£194

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A bar area with a herringbone floor pattern, bar stools, and a bar counter with a wooden finish.

A woman in a coat pulling a suitcase, standing at a reception desk with a dark interior and modern pendant lights.

A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a wooden partition, and a sofa.

A building with the sign 'APEX HOTELS' and the number '23' above the entrance.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£199

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A cocktail on a wooden table with a blurred outdoor seating area in the background.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious living area with multiple seating options, a Christmas tree, and large windows providing natural light.

The Scholar

Southside

£133

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a turret, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a chair, and a large wall mural.

A courtyard with stone steps leading to a door, surrounded by arched windows and outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh City Centre

£169

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic castle on a hill overlooking a city.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and large windows.

A person holding a cup, overlooking a historic castle with buildings in the foreground.

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£168

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a stone building in the background.

A modern loft-style apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a staircase.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

£236

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside

£125

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Café

The Inn Place

Edinburgh City Centre

£134

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

£216

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a staircase connecting different levels.

A luxurious lobby with a grand fireplace, elegant chandeliers, and plush seating areas.

A grand lobby with marble columns, a large chandelier, and a red sofa.

The Scotsman Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

£287

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Edinburgh and Lothian and its attractions for beach lovers

For travellers keen on combining the charm of Edinburgh with sandy shores, Portobello Beach is an enticing option. Just a short tram ride from the city centre, this picturesque beach boasts a lively promenade perfect for family strolls or bike rides. Here, you can enjoy the traditional seaside experience with fish and chips from the local eateries, or indulge in a refreshing ice cream while watching the waves. For those seeking adventure, paddleboarding and kayaking are popular activities, offering a unique perspective of the coastline. Close by, the historic buildings of Edinburgh, including the iconic Edinburgh Castle and the atmospheric Royal Mile, provide a cultural backdrop, making it easy to alternate between beach days and city exploration. Staying in the Portobello area means you can enjoy a leisurely seaside retreat, with a selection of quality hotels that cater to families and offer excellent amenities, ensuring a pampered experience. Whether it's relaxing on the beach or discovering the city’s rich heritage, Portobello offers the best of both worlds.

Top Edinburgh and Lothian Hotel Reviews

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, excellent breakfast, excellent staff."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was fantastic"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk staff very helpful!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Leonardo was perfect, the staff was so helpful, it's in a great location to get anywhere in the city, and the place felt quite quiet for being so centrally located. So glad we added the breakfast every day, the selection was great and it saved us having to find new places to eat every morning during our week long stay."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"Really liked the hotel just wish there would have been more description about the room. The photos show a room with big windows hot to the hotel and it was a small window looking right at a wall. Was so bummed out! Also keep in mind there is no AC so you’ll probably want to open your windows which is fine expect it’s near a pub I heard everything from singing and drunk people up until around 4am very loudly and then people fighting. Other than that great location."

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

8/10 Good

"Shower needs cleaning"

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay for the most part, only iffy experience was during breakfast and one lady got a little attitude when I asked to get breakfast for the day and she just kept telling me to go to the reception desk even though I had purchased at the little stand the day before. The food for breakfast was very yummy! The only thing I wish they had was a bigger concession stand with more drink options instead of a vending machine with only about 5 sodas and Gatorade and the water that tastes very minerally."

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