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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport4.0 star property
Ingliston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,578 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,578 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The food was excellent, and we really enjoyed our time there. Would happily stay again!"
"We had a great stay. The food was excellent, and we really enjoyed our time there. Would happily stay again!"
Sophie-Helen
The price is £85
£85
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
2. Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay & central location"
"Excellent stay & central location"RHIAN
The price is £141
£141
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
3. Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport3.5 star property
Ingliston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,616 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,616 reviews)
"Excellent stay everything was spot on."
"Excellent stay everything was spot on."Alan
The price is £110
£110
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
4. Dakota Edinburgh
Dakota Edinburgh4.0 star property
South Queensferry
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,529 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1,529 reviews)
"It was a wonderful stay highly recommend"
"It was a wonderful stay highly recommend"
shirley
The price is £101
£101
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
5. Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Fraser Suites Edinburgh4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,372 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(3,372 reviews)
"Amazing staff and location!"
"Amazing staff and location!"Jennifer
The price is £162
£162
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
6. Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG4.0 star property
Corstorphine
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,632 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,632 reviews)
"It was very lovely here would definitely recommend!!"
"It was very lovely here would definitely recommend!!"
Deirdre Jodi
The price is £67
£67
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
7. ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Good location."
"Friendly staff. Good location."Jess
The price is £117
£117
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh5.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,464 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1,464 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing hotel and staff. Can’t wait to come back"
"Absolutely amazing hotel and staff. Can’t wait to come back"Nadina
The price is £218
£218
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
9. Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Edinburgh Centre4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay and we could see the castle from our room"
"Great place to stay and we could see the castle from our room"Isabelle
The price is £110
£110
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Edinburgh Hotel Reviews
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
BrewDog DogHouse EdinburghEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Always a lovely stay at the Doghouse. Helpful, friendly staff and fabulous rooms
Always a lovely stay at the Doghouse. Helpful, friendly staff and fabulous rooms
John
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels EdinburghEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
I have never stayed at this hotel before and I will 100% be returning. Super clean, fantastic finish and the bed sheets were so soft! Couldn’t fault a single thing. We stayed on a Saturday night (on floor 9) and you could hear a tiny bit of noise from local streets but did not disturb our sleep one bit. All staff were super friendly too. Fab location too. Thank you so much.
I have never stayed at this hotel before and I will 100% be returning. Super clean, fantastic finish and the bed sheets were so soft! Couldn’t fault a single thing. We stayed on a Saturday night (on floor 9) and you could hear a tiny bit of noise from local streets but did not disturb our sleep one bit. All staff were super friendly too. Fab location too. Thank you so much.
Jane
Highfield Guest House
Highfield Guest HouseNewington
10/10 Excellent
I spent quite a while looking for the best combination of location, reviews, appearance, price and convenience and must confess to having been a little sceptical of the high scores I found at such a modest cost. But I found that they are totally justified. I received an upgrade on arrival and my hosts could not have been more helpful, giving me information about places worth visiting, local transport and options of where to eat etc.
Walking into the house for the first time, it was clear what a...
I spent quite a while looking for the best combination of location, reviews, appearance, price and convenience and must confess to having been a little sceptical of the high scores I found at such a modest cost. But I found that they are totally justified. I received an upgrade on arrival and my hosts could not have been more helpful, giving me information about places worth visiting, local transport and options of where to eat etc.
Walking into the house for the first time, it was clear what a...
David
4 Friends House
4 Friends HouseLeith
10/10 Excellent
Very clean property, excellent staff, will stay again.
Very clean property, excellent staff, will stay again.
Eann
Braid Apartments by Mansley
Braid Apartments by MansleyEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Just back from a lovely stay in these apartments, the location is perfect, right in the centre of Edinburgh but no noise. Walkable to pretty much all of the city, very helpful staff in reception. Lovely clean apartment with a nice comfy bed and tea/coffee facilities. Thanks
Just back from a lovely stay in these apartments, the location is perfect, right in the centre of Edinburgh but no noise. Walkable to pretty much all of the city, very helpful staff in reception. Lovely clean apartment with a nice comfy bed and tea/coffee facilities. Thanks
Emma
Fraoch House
Fraoch HouseLeith
10/10 Excellent
Amazing host, fantastic breakfast, brilliant old leather chair in room 1. Gareth, the owner couldn't do enough for us. He even gave us a bottle of prosecco for our wedding anniversary (see photo). Highly recommended
Amazing host, fantastic breakfast, brilliant old leather chair in room 1. Gareth, the owner couldn't do enough for us. He even gave us a bottle of prosecco for our wedding anniversary (see photo). Highly recommended
lesley
The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley
The Knight Residence Apartments by MansleyEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Once inside, the apartment was quiet, comfortable and very well resourced. We had everything we needed for a very comfortable 3 night stay, including a supermarket next door. The welcome pack of cereals, bread, fresh juices, milk and biscuits were an added bonus. Great location, walking distance to all the sights and excellent local independent shops. You must go to Mary's Milk Bar in the Grassmarket and Lovecrumbs across the street
Once inside, the apartment was quiet, comfortable and very well resourced. We had everything we needed for a very comfortable 3 night stay, including a supermarket next door. The welcome pack of cereals, bread, fresh juices, milk and biscuits were an added bonus. Great location, walking distance to all the sights and excellent local independent shops. You must go to Mary's Milk Bar in the Grassmarket and Lovecrumbs across the street
Julia
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHGEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
My son and his partner found this to be a very welcoming place and they really enjoyed their stay. My son was wished a Happy Birthday and their room was lovely. They loved the Breakfasts and enjoyed the facilities. I expect they will return in the future.
Thank you
My son and his partner found this to be a very welcoming place and they really enjoyed their stay. My son was wished a Happy Birthday and their room was lovely. They loved the Breakfasts and enjoyed the facilities. I expect they will return in the future.
Thank you
Anonymous traveller
Court Residence
Court ResidenceLinlithgow
10/10 Excellent
Fantastic property in a lovely location, 2 minutes walk to the loch which has a really nice walking route around it. Only a minute drive to supermarket and loads of food options around for dinner / lunch etc. The breakfast included with the room was better than expected. Very pleased! Highly recommend.
Fantastic property in a lovely location, 2 minutes walk to the loch which has a really nice walking route around it. Only a minute drive to supermarket and loads of food options around for dinner / lunch etc. The breakfast included with the room was better than expected. Very pleased! Highly recommend.
Robert
Roomzzz Edinburgh
Roomzzz EdinburghEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
All good!
All good!
Vivienne
ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square
ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew SquareEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Perfect position for city centre. Nice to see they had a group on. Staff were fantastic so helpful. Nice hotel to stay at, would definitely stay here again.
Perfect position for city centre. Nice to see they had a group on. Staff were fantastic so helpful. Nice hotel to stay at, would definitely stay here again.
Carl
Royal Garden Apartments New Town
Royal Garden Apartments New TownEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
The apartment location was 10 mins walk from Waverley Station and fully met all my families needs.
We were able to leave our luggage at the apartment building prior to check in and on check out for collection later.
I experienced a minor issue with check in verification but this was quickly resolved by the Sonders representative.
The apartment location was 10 mins walk from Waverley Station and fully met all my families needs.
We were able to leave our luggage at the apartment building prior to check in and on check out for collection later.
I experienced a minor issue with check in verification but this was quickly resolved by the Sonders representative.
Sue
Dakota Edinburgh
Dakota EdinburghSouth Queensferry
10/10 Excellent
great quality interiors and brilliant service from the staff
its situated by a Tesco and so its a bit "industrial" around but its ok
great quality interiors and brilliant service from the staff
its situated by a Tesco and so its a bit "industrial" around but its ok
Andrew Paul
Novotel Edinburgh Park
Novotel Edinburgh ParkSighthill
10/10 Excellent
This was a great place to stay for our family trip to Edinburgh. The tram station is right outside and only 20 mins ins. We drove and parking was straight forward albeit chargeable at £8 per day. The pool was a real added bonus for our kids after a long day of tourism.
Only slight issue for me is our kids are getting older and Novotels concept of a "family" room is starting to look less desirable than the Premier Inns as the sofa bed is tight. There is enough room for these to be slightly...
This was a great place to stay for our family trip to Edinburgh. The tram station is right outside and only 20 mins ins. We drove and parking was straight forward albeit chargeable at £8 per day. The pool was a real added bonus for our kids after a long day of tourism.
Only slight issue for me is our kids are getting older and Novotels concept of a "family" room is starting to look less desirable than the Premier Inns as the sofa bed is tight. There is enough room for these to be slightly...
George
voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHGWest End
10/10 Excellent
Modern stylish and great location
Modern stylish and great location
Benjamin
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry CrossingDunfermline
10/10 Excellent
Girlfriends 24th birthday so we stayed in the junior suite and it is one of the best views and rooms I have ever stayed in.
Girlfriends 24th birthday so we stayed in the junior suite and it is one of the best views and rooms I have ever stayed in.
Connor
The Scotsman Hotel
The Scotsman HotelEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
I cannot say enough wonderful things about my 2nd visit to the Scotsman Hotel. This time my wife was booked for 3 nights with her elderly mother. The room was spacious, very quiet and the view onto Princes Street was breathtaking.
Breakfast was first rate - a fantastic selection of breads, fruit salads, cold meats, cheeses, cereal and of course the full cooked breakfast!
Can I say it is the little things that make this hotel stand out - all staff are exceptionally friendly. No visit would be...
I cannot say enough wonderful things about my 2nd visit to the Scotsman Hotel. This time my wife was booked for 3 nights with her elderly mother. The room was spacious, very quiet and the view onto Princes Street was breathtaking.
Breakfast was first rate - a fantastic selection of breads, fruit salads, cold meats, cheeses, cereal and of course the full cooked breakfast!
Can I say it is the little things that make this hotel stand out - all staff are exceptionally friendly. No visit would be...
Anonymous traveller
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by HiltonWest End
10/10 Excellent
Lovely staff and lovely room!
Lovely staff and lovely room!
Mariah
InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG
InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHGEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
We were allowed early access to our room and std checkout was late enough to be really helpful! Staff were all excellent.
We were allowed early access to our room and std checkout was late enough to be really helpful! Staff were all excellent.
Alan
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In the greater Edinburgh area, LGBTQ+ travellers will find a vibrant blend of culture, history, and inclusivity that makes for an unforgettable visit. Start your journey by exploring the lively arts scene, where galleries and performance venues host a variety of LGBTQ+-themed events and exhibitions, showcasing local and international talent. For those interested in history, a visit to the nearby castle provides a fascinating glimpse into Scotland's past, complete with breathtaking views and stories that resonate with many. The city's many parks and gardens offer a serene escape, perfect for leisurely strolls or picnics with friends. Don't miss out on the vibrant food scene, where local eateries serve up a delightful mix of traditional Scottish fare and contemporary cuisine, often with a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Lastly, the annual Pride celebration is a highlight, bringing together locals and visitors alike in a colorful display of solidarity and joy. Consider staying in the Stockbridge neighborhood, known for its charming streets and friendly ambiance, where you can easily access these attractions while enjoying a diverse array of LGBTQ+-friendly accommodations that prioritize comfort and attentive service.
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Yes, you'll find a wide variety of gay-friendly hotels in Edinburgh. These hotels have much to offer, adhere to strict anti-discrimination policies and generally provide valuable insight into the top activities for LGBTQ people to enjoy in Edinburgh. You'll find a range of hotel types as well, from budget accommodation to luxury resorts. In fact, gay-friendly resorts in Edinburgh are particularly appealing, as they can often offer everything you need to make your holiday unforgettable, including accommodation, food, activities and more.
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