Title: The Hostel 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) # The Hostel Travelers find the perfect balance of social activity and peaceful relaxation in beautiful garden surroundings with a pool table for making new connections ## Photo gallery for The Hostel ![Exterior - The Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/62003288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden - The Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/ec330ce8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food and drink - The Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/5988bfdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food and drink - The Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/c757ec07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - The Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/a507b337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Edinburgh International Conference Centre and George Street, The Hostel provides a welcoming retreat with its garden and library spaces. Guests can enjoy the cozy bar atmosphere, connect using in-room WiFi, or gather around the billiards table with fellow travelers. ## Reviews 6.4 ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Bar - Laundry room - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 23 - Dec 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=4896483&PinnedHotelID=4896483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=4896483&PinnedHotelID=4896483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 24 - Dec 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=4896483&PinnedHotelID=4896483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=4896483&PinnedHotelID=4896483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4896483&PinnedHotelID=4896483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4896483&PinnedHotelID=4896483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 2 - 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Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for One Bed in a 21 Bed Mixed Dormitory (Triple Bunks) ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/63909693.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bed in a 21 Bed Mixed Dormitory (Triple Bunks) ### Highlights Blackout curtains Coffee/tea maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Stovetop Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Basic Room ![Basic Room | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/a17b6aa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Room ### Highlights Blackout curtains Coffee/tea maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Stovetop Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - Sleeps 6 - 6 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Family Room ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/61598184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Blackout curtains Coffee/tea maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Stovetop Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - Sleeps 8 - 8 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom) ![Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom) | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/deb37880.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom) ### Highlights Blackout curtains Coffee/tea maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Stovetop Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom) ![Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom) | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4896500/4896483/e7d09d06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom) ### Highlights Blackout curtains Coffee/tea maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Stovetop Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-The-Hostel.h4896483.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-The-Hostel.h4896483.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%7C55.94589%2C-3.21855&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1hhLaXSj_AgbW_v6eIIwdaIThmw=) 3 Clifton Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR #### What's nearby - Edinburgh International Conference Centre \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Dean Village \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Princes Street \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - George Street \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Edinburgh Castle \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles #### Getting around - Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 1 min walk - Haymarket Tram Station - 1 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk - ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk - ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬2 min walk - ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬7 min walk - ‪Pho Viet - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### The Hostel Hostel near Murrayfield Stadium Near Edinburgh Castle and George Street, The Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar. Other perks include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and concierge services - Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a billiards/pool table - Tour/ticket information and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at The Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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Business services 8.6 Excellent 265 reviews £46 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=29089454&PinnedHotelID=29089454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 2 per person - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Library - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 2 buildings - 3 floors - Built in 1900 - Smoke-free property - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Shared kitchen access ### More - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe - Shared accommodation ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM Late check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 11 PM and 8:00 AM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older 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 continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 2.00 per person - Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 11 PM and 8:00 AM 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 Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates) This property accepts credit cards Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed 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 This property does not have any lifts Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Hostel Edinburgh The Hostel Edinburgh The Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation The Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Hostel? ### What time is check-in at The Hostel? ### What time is check-out at The Hostel? ### Where is The Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Hostel Reviews 6.4 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) ### 6.2 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 7.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 6.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 43 6 - Okay 49 4 - Poor 29 2 - Terrible 17 ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 23 Nov 2021 Liked: Staff & service #### Fine for a single night It was the only place available in Edinburgh for a single night for £30, in a dorm of twelve beds. In other words, expensive. A drab place but the receptionist made it worth it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mok 1 Nov 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Thanks no more again The kitchen is very dirty and the The refrigerator smells so bad , The shower water is cold water, and the water flow is too slow. All over is too bad never again thanks ##### Mok Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### James 17 Oct 2021 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Disappointed for a couples away and to expensive Stay was very below average The staff were great and very friendly , our door didn’t work at one point , rooms were very dirt charged for towels two of the toilets were blocked the full weekend we were there and the showers had shower gel dispensers with no shower gel in any of them the whole hostel in need of a good clean. But again the staff were very friendly ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 8 Feb 2020 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities シャワーが水だった。若い子の集団がシャワー室を占領して汚くしていた。個人的荷物をシャワー室に置きっぱなしだった。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 30 Jan 2020 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness Cramped rooms and small bunk beds that you can't even sit up in. I did not see any evidence of the rooms, bed sheets or bathrooms being cleaned during my 4-night stay at all. The bathrooms were freezing cold as they had no heating. Also, the keycards for the front door and rooms did not work (despite keeping them away from mobile phones). Would definitely not stay here again - this has put me off booking other hostels in the future. Would not recommend. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Pieter 27 Jan 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### You get what you pay for! If you're looking for a cheap stay and great location this is it. Do not expect good service, a clean bathroom or a clean bed. The laundry service is awful, did get done after the second time I asked for it, didn't fold it, just shoved everything into a bag. The hostel was so bad that I booked another stay even though I lost everything I payed at this hostel. This was by far the worst hostel I stayed in, in over 6 countries. ##### Pieter Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marcantonio 8 Jan 2020 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### A hostel that looks like a homeless shelter. A very functional shelter like hostel that provides just the basics. The condition of the mattresses, duvets and pillows were poor (they were old and filthy)in rooms crammed with bunk beds (and an annoyingly loud bathroom door that kept banging loudly). The bathrooms faucets had not hot water but the showers were reasonably clean. The common area was restricted to the hours between 8am to 11m which was a bit of a drag. The only highlight of this hostel itself was the clean kitchen and the staff. Overall, not the best hostel I've been to in the UK! ##### Marcantonio Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan, Paso Robles, CA 13 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Exceptionally nice staff and decent conditions. All in all, a great stay ##### Megan Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 18 Sept 2019 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities The manager was rude and aggressive. He cannot answer any enquires and handle any situation. All he can say is “Check in 2pm. Check in 2pm.... on and on ... Working as same as a Robot. There is no lift. If you have a suitcase, they would not be happy to help you....no humanity.. avoid except you are homeless tonight. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Adrian 11 Sept 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Disgusting place, avoid. Where do I even start. 1\. Smells like mold and sweat. 2\. No hot water in the showers 3\. Nasty bathrooms 4\. 3£ for a halfassed cereal/toast breakfast 5\. Dirty beds/bed linen/towels 6\. The cleaning staff really didn’t care about the cleanliness of the place. Very sloppy job of them. Overall I just felt really uncomfortable here since I had to shower in ice cold water and smell sweat and mold. Why even bother running a hostel if you’re not gonna do it properly? Tidiness shouldn’t be a luxury. I payed 40£ for 3 nights, the least I deserve is hot water and clean beds. Booked another place after the first night. ##### Adrian Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 25 Aug 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 화장실이 불편했던 숙소 Haymarket역 근처에 있어서 에딘버러 유명 관광지까지 걸어서 20-30분 정도 거리에 위치해 있습니다. 3층침대 맨 밑칸을 사용했는데 간격이 낮아서 머리를 자주 박게 되었습니다. 3층침대가 6-7개 정도 한방에 있어서 합숙소 분위기가 납니다. 화장실은 남녀공용으로 층마다 있는데 부족하다고 느꼈습니다. 처음 들어간 샤워부스에서는 찬물만 나왔고 다음에 들어간 곳은 수압이 매우 약했습니다. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 2 Aug 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Just to let you know I’m contacting the better business bureau about this hostel and you Expedia for charging me for the 21 of July as there was not the accommodation we asked for and we had to go elsewhere and pay for another room because of your incompetence in relaying the message that we requested a room for 4 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 2 Aug 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities You Expedia for not passing on messages that we needed a room for 4 that night on Sunday and the Hostel was no help and we had to find another place next door that was clean and cool we were offered a mattress on the floor of the sweet box of the hostel no sheet no pillow no service not at all as advertised! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 31 Jul 2019 Thank you all staff for i stayed one night here . From the hostel, it is a good and convenient place where everything you need for everyday is nearby. It is a recommended inn for backpacker travelers. Best wishes ! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryan 19 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### great hostel Very good hostel good location. Great privacy and get discount for food and drink at the bar ##### Ryan Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I don't expect much from hostiles but this one was very Clean and organized. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I love having a full kitchen with pots &pans avalible. This is really a nice hostel and has laundry for £3 they wash dry and fold for you! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 9 Mar 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room smells bad. I know that it is a budget hostel and I am staying with other guests, but the management should do a routine check of the room to ensure the cleanliness of the rooms. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine 6 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Kitchen &lounge too small, but serves a purpose Very convenient, righ across the street from train station and all buses/trams to Airport and city. Small, but still very limited space for relaxing, not enough seats or table spaces to eat, bare. Very small kitchen, especially as people hanging round chatting (which should be able to!). Otherwise clean, up to date, convenient and served a purpose for a few hours sleep before flight ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 28 Feb 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great value for a one night stay... Good location for the starion and also tram stop for the airport is just outside. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 16 Feb 2019 Liked: Property conditions & facilities There is a kitchen. Location not far from Edinburgh castle ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Gemma 25 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### No contact The hostel itself was as expected, small but completely as advertised. My concern is their lack of customer service. I was requested to pay upon arrival, which I did assuming their records may be more correct than my memory, however after checking my hotels.com account, I realised my memory was not deceiving me and I had already paid- being no big deal and an easy mistake I spoke to the reception and was told the manager would contact me the following day (after I had checked out). I was not contacted, have not received a refund and have now emailed twice and I haven't even received the decency of an email back. Very unprofessional, and quite frankly rude- if I wanted to pay double the price I wouldn't have gone to a Hostel. ##### Gemma Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### igor 2 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### buena relacion calidad precio buen servicio, el personal amable. ##### igor Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Oct 2018 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice hostel. Good for students At the centre of the city. Very good staff. Flexible check in ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Joanne Alice 27 Sept 2018 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### improving but they don't readinstructions The place has improved BUT they don't follow instructions re disabled guests as was put in the information about my disabilities with my booking and 10 foot high bunk beds faced me and power failure meant that I could not check in for 2 hours meaning that I could not GET A BOTTOM BUNK BED to help with my disabilities as the lower bunks were already taken and so a struggle climbing in and out and so a woman with a disability was forced to climb 5 feet into a bunk that wasn't ##### Joanne Alice Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Macdonald-Holyrood-Hotel-And-Spa.h546065.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Edinburgh.h9131632.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h518686.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DogHouse-Edinburgh.h72942233.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.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) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) ---