Title: Stay Central Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Stay Central Hotel with a bar, steps from National Museum of Scotland ## Photo gallery for Stay Central ![Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock - Stay Central (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/8b467004.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Stay Central (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/2d1f811d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Stay Central (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/1bc75584.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Stay Central (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/e5298426.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity - Stay Central (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/3761a4e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Stay Central sits in the heart of Edinburgh, where travelers find a warm welcome, dry cleaning services, and a lively bar scene. The hotel offers reliable in-room WiFi and secure luggage storage, with a staff that consistently earns praise from previous guests. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Laundry - Housekeeping £78 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 6 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=798032&PinnedHotelID=798032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=798032&PinnedHotelID=798032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 7 - Dec 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=798032&PinnedHotelID=798032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=798032&PinnedHotelID=798032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=798032&PinnedHotelID=798032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=798032&PinnedHotelID=798032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=798032&PinnedHotelID=798032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=798032&PinnedHotelID=798032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 13 of 13 rooms ### View all photos for XL - sleeps up to 4 ![XL - sleeps up to 4 | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/6a9efda2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### XL - sleeps up to 4 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Designer toiletries Hairdryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room ![Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/d95a7145.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Designer toiletries Hairdryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - Sleeps 9 - 3 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for S (Double) ![S (Double) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/aacf760d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### S (Double) 8.8 Excellent 11 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Designer toiletries Hairdryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for XXL - sleeps up to 6 ![In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/9023dd8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### XXL - sleeps up to 6 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Designer toiletries Hairdryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - Sleeps 6 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for L (Executive Double of Twin) ![In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/33bed9c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### L (Executive Double of Twin) 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Day bed Hairdryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Bathrobes Designer toiletries - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for M (Double or twin) ![M (Double or twin) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/e22b69c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### M (Double or twin) 8.6 Excellent 14 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Designer toiletries Hairdryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### Double or Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### Executive Double Or Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### Private Dorm-the Ultimate Party Room - Sleeps 9 ### View all photos for Double Room ![In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/7ddb5e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room - Sleeps 2 ### XXL - Sleeps Up To 6 - Sleeps 6 ### View all photos for Double Room S ![In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/b2c90bed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room S - Sleeps 2 ### Xxl-Room - Sleeps 6 ## You may also like Ad ![Reception](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520429/c7980809_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport Ingliston - Pool - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 1,334 reviews £76 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Stay-Central.h798032.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Stay-Central.h798032.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.94839%2C-3.19043&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2FbRYy7dV8uhAQpKGpCTdJ_gZ5I=) 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL #### What's nearby - University of Edinburgh \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Princes Street Gardens \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Royal Mile \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Princes Street \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Edinburgh Castle \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles #### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Three Sisters - ‬1 min walk - ‪Frankenstein - ‬3 min walk - ‪Balcony Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate - ‬1 min walk - ‪George IV Bar - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Stay Central Hotel near National Museum of Scotland Located close to Royal Mile and Scottish National Gallery, Stay Central provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe - Luggage storage, ATM/banking services and a lift - A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Stay Central boast perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6800000/6793500/6793484/68160561.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Edinburgh City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 1,735 reviews £72 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=6793484&PinnedHotelID=6793484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36160000/36151000/36150915/28f80e4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CODE - The Court, Edinburgh Edinburgh City Centre - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Bar - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews £76 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=36150915&PinnedHotelID=36150915&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62800/62750/8444fe8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh City Centre - 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Free WiFi - Restaurant - Gym - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 1,287 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=115987&PinnedHotelID=115987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person - A bar/lounge - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - The Three Sisters Pub ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Bathroom emergency pull cord - Grab bar near toilet - Lift - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - IPod dock - LCD TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: GBP 10 Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 per person - Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Central Stay Stay Central Stay Central Edinburgh Stay Central Hotel Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland Hotel Tailors Hall Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh Stay Central Hotel Stay Central Edinburgh Hotel Stay Central Edinburgh Edinburgh Stay Central Hotel Hotel Stay Central Stay Central Hotel Stay Central Edinburgh Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stay Central pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Stay Central? ### How much is parking at Stay Central? ### What time is check-in at Stay Central? ### What time is check-out at Stay Central? ### Where is Stay Central located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Stay Central Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 435 8 - Good 364 6 - Okay 128 4 - Poor 44 2 - Terrible 31 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARCELA 4 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location, clean room ##### MARCELA Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paulami 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location ##### paulami Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location for the price ##### Patrick Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naoko 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Thanks to its location one next lane from the Royal Mile, we spent a quiet night. All the popular places are within walking distance. ##### Naoko Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rigoberto 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great u ##### Rigoberto Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Katherine 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We really enjoyed our two stays at Stay Central Edinburgh. Very clean and comfortable, friendly staff, great location. Three Sisters is adjacent so you might find earplugs are needed, depending on your room location. Sound proofing between rooms is very good. ##### Katherine Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was clean, nice and comfortable. I appreciate the front desk giving ear plugs since there is a bar on the side that does play music most evenings. The day staff was very friendly and had good recommendations around the area. It had a great location in the middle of the city and walkable to all the big things you want to see on your visit. ##### Ashley Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Strangest Hotel ever but one of the best, glad I stayed there ##### Bill Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Huimin 12 Sept 2025 nice staff ##### Huimin Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robina 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great for a short stay - would happily use again ##### Robina Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff were absolutely lovely and really helpful - lent me a brolly and then later an iron and ironing board! However the TV shows virtual gambling by default which is pretty disgusting. Should definitely cut that out ##### Stefan Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mikael 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay Great place to live while in Edinburgh! ##### Mikael Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Phil 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very well maintained room with many unexpected features. Good value ##### Phil Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay. Close to everything we needed. Would definitely stay again. Thanks ##### Nancy Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Mike 12 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness The room was tired, but clean. Unfortunately the manager was less than helpful. We had requested an early checkin but ended up waiting 30 minutes after the 3:00 pm checkin time before getting our room. We like the Staycity chain but we were disappointed in this location. We opted for a different hotel when we returned from our tour. ##### Mike Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arezo 23 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place in a central location. Staff were lovely and the room had everything we needed. Very clean as well. ##### Arezo Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Located just off the Royal Mile provides easy access to shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. Be prepared for steps, hills and plenty of walking within this downtown area which offers so much. Rooms were quiet and the attached bar offered plenty of evening entertainment. ##### Stephen Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was comfortable. The staff at the front were friendly and helpful with our questions. Would stay here again and recommend to anyone coming to Edinburgh. ##### Laura Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was a nice place to stay. I loved the location, it was within walking distance of everything I wanted to do. ##### Rachel Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location is excellent if you’re going to be doing the touristy things in old Edinburgh. The place is clean and the rooms are a good size. ##### Dennis Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jill 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The hotel was clean and the staff friendly but the area was very run down. It was close to Royal mile and easy to walk to all attractions. ##### Jill Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the party room!!!! One of the best experiences ##### Amanda Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Three sisters bar/ restaurant was just next door with good food and ambience. Once in our room it was very quiet. Stay Central rooms were more spacious than we expected and the whole place had a lot of charm. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was a little later than usual at 8am but they did pack a breakfast to go so we could catch the bus. ##### Shelly Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great spacious room, great location, walkable to restaurants and city sites. Friendly staff and offered luggage storage which was very helpful. No refrigerator in room but we managed without it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 12 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property is clean and nicely modernized, and is in a 'college and arts' section of the city. There are many cutural institituions nearby. However, it can be noisy at night, especially due to the large gathering space next door and the almost nightly music. ##### Robert Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Tigerlily](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tigerlily.h1518105.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h52139644.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Edinburgh-Park.h13441598.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Airport.h31718853.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h31618511.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information)