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Situated in Edinburgh and with Royal Yacht Britannia reachable within less than 1 km, Ocean Mist Leith features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 3.2 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, 3.6 km from Royal Mile and 4.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from Edinburgh Playhouse.

Staying on the Ocean Mist was a unique, boutique experience and we loved it! It felt like we were stepping back in time, much like an ocean liner/ship from the past. Matt greeted us warmly upon arrival and helped us get checked in quickly. The staff in the bar were excellent as well, making us feel welcome immediately. It was a great experience and we hope to return someday to enjoy a longer stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,252 reviews
Price from
£174.60
per night

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. Located around 200 metres from Royal Mile, the hotel with free WiFi is also less than 1 km away from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

The facilities, the location and the delicious food

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9.5
Exceptional
1,252 reviews
Price from
£321
per night

Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity, Grassmarket is located at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, within easy reach of the famous Royal Mile and many of the main attractions of the city.

Each apartment has design features such as natural timber flooring, bespoke joinery, crafts, artwork and soft furnishings. The Wilde style is standard in every room, including fully equipped kitchens and kitchenettes, modern technology, rainfall showers, Hypnos mattresses, as well as free spring water, Nespresso pods, Brew teabags, fresh milk, handmade sweets, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

In all of my travels, this place will forever stay in my memory bank. It was such an awesome experience, the checkin, the staff, all of the extra amenities, the apartment was fantastic. Great location with beautiful view of the castle, close to cafes, bakeries, pubs , restaurants and tourists sites.

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9
Superb
5,776 reviews
Price from
£203
per night

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.

The front door men were amazing and helpful. Front desk was good too.

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9.4
Superb
1,942 reviews
Price from
£525
per night

The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar. It is situated on the West End of Princes Street, with views of Edinburgh Castle.

Great location, friendly and efficient staff but low key

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9.2
Superb
2,221 reviews
Price from
£318.15
per night

Hapimag Resort Edinburgh, a refreshing alternative where you will enjoy an experience to remember.

A distinguished collection of 29 comfortable townhouse suites, we offer an incomparable level of space and comfort for business and leisure travelers spending time in Edinburgh. The quiet, elegant suites at Hapimag Resort Edinburgh are a great guest accommodation alternative. Each spacious suite has a large bathroom and in-room dining facilities including a microwave, a small fridge, crockery, and cutlery.

Excellent location. We could walk downtown. Charming hotel with very nice rooms. We had a fantastic view over the town and over the Firth of Forth. Very quiet. Personnal eager to help.

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9.2
Superb
1,229 reviews
Price from
£240
per night

Featuring a fitness centre, a terrace as well as a bar, Gleneagles Townhouse is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 400 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as National Museum of Scotland, The Real Mary King's Close, and University of Edinburgh. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

Absolutely amazing breakfast! Very beautifully decorated hotel. Absolutely adored the bathroom.

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9.2
Superb
359 reviews
Price from
£350
per night

Lux 2 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment is situated in Edinburgh, 4.7 km from Royal Mile, 4.8 km from National Museum of Scotland, and 5.1 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The property features garden and quiet street views, and is 4.2 km from University of Edinburgh. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Great flat, very comfortable was spotless. Only an easy 5 minutes walk from bus stop with frequent buses into central Edinburgh (16 minutes on bus). Would happily stay again.

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9.4
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
£229.50
per night

Set just a few steps from Seton Sands Longniddry Beach, Edinburgh - Seton Sands-Cameo Caravan-Pet Friendly offers accommodation in Edinburgh with access to pool with a view, a garden, as well as full-day security. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Edinburgh, like hiking. Edinburgh - Seton Sands-Cameo Caravan-Pet Friendly features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Ideal location, right by the sea, handy to township, clean, tidy, comfortable, ideal for our situation, great bus service to Edinburgh, great we could get food onsite, ideal for families

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9.3
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
£199
per night

Set in the centre of Edinburgh, 100 metres from EICC, the historic Bespoke Tours Scotland Accommodation @ Morrison Street offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. The property features garden and city views, and is 1.6 km from National Museum of Scotland. The property is non-smoking and is located 2 km from Murrayfield Stadium.

Very nice apartment, kitchen was fully equipped, with washing machine and even a clothes dryer! The owner was extremely helpful and responsive in answering my queries and solving my issues. Strongly recommended to stay here!!

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9
Superb
190 reviews
Price from
£384
per night

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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 795 reviews
    Easy to get to the Hotel. Easy to get into Edinburgh centre on the local bus, stops just outside. Breakfast good and we liked the pizza from the restaurant. Pet friendly and family friendly. We had a few requests when booking and they were able to accommodate all of them. Loved the room layout as an l shape with the children around the corner for their earlier bedroom.
    Rebecca
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £333
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,923 reviews
    Great location (central, not noisy), swimming pool included (with lift from pool to rooms), perfect stay for families with small children (the extra bed for the children was probably the best we found so far in terms of safety, cleanliness and comfort). The restaurant is expensive, but at least we found live music.
    Rachele
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £177.65
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 683 reviews
    Some of the staff were really lovely and helpful. Tye breakfast was amazing, a highlight of our trip the kids loved it! (3&4yrs) there was also a table full of easter craft stuff which we really appreciated, I was alone with 2 children and baby so this was soooo useful as they did some crafts while I fed baby. Nice and modern and clean. View of Edinburgh Castle from the room was lovely.
    Sam
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £175.50
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,935 reviews
    Lovely staff. Family friendly. Kids breakfast was free
    Marlont1982
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 79 reviews
    The property is in a good location, great fun for families with young children as they can watch the Tram during the day. Bed was comfortable, Fairly clean and pretty much everything you need in a kitchen, you will find and they are in good condition. Value for money
    Burry
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,877 reviews
    The staff was very accommodating and the rooms were big especially for families with 1/2 children... One of the bigger sofa beds if u planning a family holiday for kids upto 15 years of age.
    RISHABH
    Family with young children
  • 4.7
    Scored 4.7
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 3 reviews
    The kitchen is well equipped with utensils ,oven, microwave, washing machine, water boiler, enough dishwares, basic needs like salt, and there are enough beds and even one extra bed for us. Each room has a tv and the location is as described not far from the Edinburgh princess street about 18 - 20 minutes walk. The price is affordable for a family of 6 including elderly and 3 kids. An extra blanket is provided.
    Siti Azura
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £198.55
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,497 reviews
    This is the second time we've stayed at Dalmahoy and we love this family friendly hotel and the facilities. The room was great and the hotel were able to provide a roll-away bed for our young child, free of charge. We enjoy the breakfast spread at Dalmahoy and the kids love the pool. We also make use of the quiet hour for adults in the evening to use the sauna. The cocktail bar was a lovely relaxing place to dine and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal there after our swim. We'll definitely be back.
    Claire
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,847 reviews
    Lovely hotel, it was our first trip with our toddler, the toom was Very clean, hotel is family friendly , Big bed enough for me, wife and baby. Parking was free which was a bonus as we had our own hire car. Bar had a nice selection
    Ramesh
    Family with young children
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,711 reviews
    we were three families and they gave us the whole a whole house! It is very beautiful, huge, clean house! hotel is within the city, family friendly, quiet and most important - affordable
    Precious Daisy
    Group

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