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Accommodation in Edinburgh
Designed for the independent traveler, The Globetrotter Inn is laid back, friendly & the biggest 4 STAR hostel in Edinburgh!...
A unique and lively converted church offering quality budget accommodation for students and backpackers...
We are a vibrant international hostel ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town...
Location AND Value - The easiest Hostel to find when traveling in from Edinburgh Airport or Glasgow. You don't pay extra for breakfast or tea/coffee or maps here!!!
Royal Mile Backpackers is a small and cosy city-centre hostel overlooking Scotland's most famous street,
When we say independent, we mean it! You'll find NO lockouts or silly curfew rules here...
'GO GREEN....WE HAVE!!.WE ARE COMPLETELY CARBON NEUTRAL, stay with us in our characterful, vibrant, easy-going, city center, historic hostel - dating back to 1564! for the best of times, yet leave NO carbon footprint..... '
The newest hostel in Edinburgh boasting superb views of Edinburgh Castle and ideally located...
Situated in the city centre in the heart of the historic old town, 10 minutes from train and bus stations...
We enjoy one of the best locations in Edinburgh - 1 minute from Edinburgh Castle, 1 from the Royal Mile & 1 from Grassmarket...
Opened in July 2003, Brodies 2 was designed from the outset to be one of the best hostels in Scotland.
The hotel is set in a georgian town house which is approximately 150 years old.It is a ten minute walk to the city centre
Smartcityhostels is the new way to stay in Edinburgh. We're a purpose-built five-star hostel in a great city centre location just off The Royal Mile.
Wow Wow Wow! is the only words to describe Edinburgh's newest 4 Star Hostel.
Argyle Backpackers Hotel offers cheap comfortable accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh...
Where the Jocks rock on the Rock! Voted 6th best hostel in the world by Hostelworld. Anymore central and you'd be staying in the Castle. 2 Belushi's bars, bbq garden, great facilities. Across from the train statio
Osbourne Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Princes Street, Edinburgh Playhouse, National Portrait Gallery, St Andrews Bus Station and a variety of restaurants and bars to suit all budgets.
This is a new built apartment only one and half miles from Princess Street and within walking distance to Holyrod Palace, Scottish Parliament, Dynamic earth Royal mile & Meadowbank Staduim.
Lantern Guest House is located in the city centre, just 5 minutes from Waverly Train Station which is the main station.
Great value accommodation in the very heart of Edinburgh city centre. Only two minutes from train and bus stations,
This apartment is in an elevated position just below the Castle, giving it magnificent views...
Welcome to Edinburgh Central hostel. This is our new super-stylish hostel!
This is the only Grade A listed Georgian building in Scotland & is within walking distance from the city centre...
Built in 1860, this detached Victorian house was once an elegant family home and is situated in the heart of Scotland's capital...
Whatever your reasons for visiting our beautiful city we hope you will stay at Minto House to experience the best of Scottish hospitality...
The Merith House Hotel is situated approximately 1 mile from Princess Street. A mere 5-10 minutes from both the city centre and Leith Dock.....
Lets Edinburgh is a selection of four city centre apartments with a highly individual blend ...
Kaimes Guest House is a Victorian Building situated 15 minutes walking distance from the centre...
Glen Apartments are just a ten-minute walk from Princes Street, the main shopping thoroughfare...
The Drumorne Guest House is central located in-between the old and new town of Edinburgh...
Backpackers come spend a fun night at the 'trendy' and cosmopolitan Edinburgh City Centre Tourist Hostel...
This small, friendly, family run Victorian terrace Villa is ideally located for the city centre...
The Galloway is a refurbished victorian Townhouse just 8 minutes walk from Princes Street...
The Ben Craig House is an attractive Victorian House situated in the heart of Scotland's capital...
Enjoy your stay in Edinburgh at the fantastic Playhouse Apartment. This fantastic large apartment (sleeps 8 guests) is in the heart of the centre...
The Harbour complex is a stunning collection of 79 contemporary apartments at the heart of the city's most dynamic area Leith waterside...
This excellent 4 star self-catering luxurious apartment is ideal for short breaks and holidays...
Dalmore Lodge is a 5 bedroomed Victorian property situated directly opposite Edinburgh Zoo. We are approx 15 minutes by bus into the centre of Edinburgh, 20 mins by bus from Edinburgh Airport and 15 mins walk from Murrayfield Rugby Stadium.
A listed unique Victorian Town House in a quiet leafy residential crescent of Edinburgh city centre's West End...
Ture is a comfortable, family run bed & breakfast situated 3 miles from the centre of Edinburgh...
The 4 star Ben Doran Guest House is located five minutes from Edinburgh's vibrant city centre...
This modern apartment is close to the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace and the new Scottish Parliament...
Welcome to our 5 star luxury apartment situated in a modern development on the Southside of Edinburgh, just over 1 mile south of city centre...
An established hotel enjoying a tranquil setting, in a residential area only 20 minutes walk from the centre of Edinburgh, an ideal base for those who are travelling by car...
This recently refurbished lodge is only minutes away from famous Murrayfield Stadium...
Located within walking distance on the city centre this established hotel offers 19 rooms of a three star standard, private parking, bar and conservatory bistro...
This lively hotel and bar complex is located in the heart of the city only minutes walk from Princes Street...
Comprising of three town houses, the Links Hotel is located only 15 minutes walk from the centre of Edinburgh and overlooks the Bruntsfield Links...
A recent acquisition to the Festival Group and currently undergoing redecoration, this hotel is superbly located in the cosmopolitan area of the historic Grassmarket...
This small family run guest house is situated in a traditional Victorian tenement building, the guest house prides itself in personal and friendly service.
Northfield House Hotel, a delightful house set in its own grounds, is ideally located just 5 minutes from the city bypass, 10-15 minutes from Edinburgh International Airport and only 15 minutes from Edinburgh city centre...
The Castle Backpacker Apartments are located within 200 metres of the Royal Mile in the heart of the Medieval Old Town, just yards from Edinburgh Castle.
Ashdene House is an excellent 4-star guesthouse with a wide range of rooms to choose from...
The Ballantrae Hotel is situated in the Edinburghs centre. Two minutes walk from Princess Street...
Alba House is a beautiful detached stone built Victorian villa which was built in the 1890's...
This hotel offers a warm and professional welcome to both tourist and business visitors...
Edinburgh City Guest House is within short walking distance of Princes Street, Murrayfield Stadium and and Edinburgh Castle...
This Victorian styled Garden Flat is situated in a quite area on a leafy avenue....
Sandaig is the perfect place to unwind, superb Victorian guest house in Edinburgh. Our aim is to make your stay as comfortable as possible and we have designed each of our rooms with this in mind.
Situated in the picturesque town of Haddington, the Maitlandfield House Hotel offers four star service in a peaceful setting yet is only 16 miles from the Edinburgh City Center...
Glenallan is an elegant Victorian house, retaining a wealth of original character but with all modern comforts.
This 18th century Georgian house is 20-25 minute walk from the heart of Edinburgh.
Located on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh, this is a hotel with a difference...
The Aynetree Guest House is a traditional detached property offering comfortable rooms close to the city centre.The dining room has a coal fire which is used during chilly mornings.....
Superbly located in the heart of the city centre this boutique hotel lets you take advantage of all the historic and modern delights of Edinburgh...
Arden Guest House is perfectly located on one of the main arteries into Edinburgh, only minutes from the historic heart of the city itself..
This bright and sunny, spacious apartment has two bedrooms and is on the south side of the city centre, on the edge of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site in the sought after Marchmont area with its quiet streets and graceful houses and apartments.
Edinburgh Metro is only 2 minutes from the famous Royal Mile and all the action...
Euro Hostels provides high quality budget accommodation in the centre of Edinburgh...
Glenfiddich apartment is a second-floor flat located ten minutes from Waverly Station...
Granville Guest House is an elegant Victorian Guest House in the beautiful and lively city of Edinburgh..
This centrally located Victorian Hotel is minutes away from the cities main street, Princes Steet...
Home from Home Apartments are just a short walk from Edinburgh's bustling East End..
The Inverleith Hotel is a small privately-run hotel adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens in central Edinburgh...
This 2 bedroomed luxurious self-catering apartment has been awarded a 4-Star quality assurance...
regional info

The city lies on rising ground, from the sea on the north side to hills on the south. The Old Town was developed from the 11th century, originally within defensive walls, around the rock on whose peak is situated the famed Edinburgh Castle. From the late 18th century, the City expanded to the north through a planned series of fine neo-classical streets and squares, which make up the New Town. Further expansion followed in the 19th & 20th centuries, and Edinburgh retains a rich architectural heritage within what is still a compact city of some 500,000 people.
It is also a city of fine gardens, and open spaces including Holyrood Park - with the twin peaks of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags - one of the largest city centre natural parks in Europe, and Princes Street Gardens, between the Old and New Towns.
For the world of business, Edinburgh is a leading European financial and commercial centre, with a particularly important place in banking and insurance. The strength of its educational and scientific provision has also helped central Scotland to develop the new 'knowledge-based industries' of Silicon Glen.
The statue of Grey Friars Bobby made from Peterhead granite stands proudly in the old town, now being made into a film to be seen all over the world.
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