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Edinburgh hotels and hostels

A boom in hotel building saw Edinburgh's tourist capacity swell significantly since 2000, but you can guarantee the city will still be packed to the gills during the festival period (August) and over Hogmanay (New Year). If you want a room during these periods, book as far in advance as possible – a year ahead if possible. In general, it's best to book at least a few months ahead for accommodation at Easter and from mid-May to mid-September.

Hotels and hostels are found throughout the Old and New Towns; midrange B&Bs and guest houses are concentrated outside the centre in the suburbs of Tollcross, Bruntsfield, Newington and Pilrig.

If you're driving, don't even think about staying in the city centre unless your hotel has its own private car park – parking in the centre is a nightmare. Instead, look for somewhere in a suburb like Newington, where there's a chance of finding free on-street parking (even then, don't bet on getting a parking space outside the front door). Alternatively, stay outside the city and travel in by bus or train.

Edinburgh accommodation is slightly more expensive than the rest of Scotland, so the price breakdown here is as follows: – budget is less than £60, midrange £60 to £150, and top end is more than £150, based on the cost of a double room with bed and breakfast.

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Guesthouses and B&Bs in Edinburgh

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5 Star Hotel

Prestonfield House

If the blonde wood, brown leather and brushed steel of modern boutique hotels leave you cold, then this ...

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from $256 per night
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Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh

The Italian fashion house has established a style icon in the heart of the medieval Old Town with this b...

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from $139 per night
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Smart City Hostels Edinburgh

A big (620 beds), bright, modern hostel that feels more like a hotel, with a convivial cafe where you ca...

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from $171 per night
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The Bonham

The Bonham is one of the few Edinburgh hotels that manages a successful fusion of traditional Victorian ...

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from $202 per night
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The Scotsman Hotel

<p>The former offices of the <em>Scotsman</em> newspaper &#x2013; opened in 1904 a...

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from $187 per night
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa

Medieval meets modern at Dalhousie Castle, an impressive fortress and country residence built in the 15t...

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from $257 per night
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Apex International Hotel

Centrally located and with good business facilities, the 171-room Apex has stylish, modern décor, large,...

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from $261 per night
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Ten Hill Place Hotel

This attractive modern hotel offers good-value accommodation close to the city centre...

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from $168 per night
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Channings Hotel

Channings is a charming, Edwardian-style hotel with the feel of an expensive private club - the receptio...

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from $254 per night
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The Glasshouse

A palace of cutting-edge design perched atop the Omni Centre at the foot of Calton Hill, and entered thr...

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from $294 per night
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The Balmoral Hotel

The sumptuous Balmoral – a prominent landmark at the eastern end of Princes St – offers some of the best...

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from $241 per night
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Tigerlily

Georgian meets gorgeous at this glamorous, glittering boutique hotel (complete with its own nightclub) d...

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from $857 per night
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Blue Rainbow Aparthotel Edinburgh Royal Garden

The family-friendly Royal Garden has 30 luxurious, one- and two-bedroom apartments with daily maid servi...

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from $236 per night
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The Knight Residence

Works by contemporary artists adorn these modern one- and two-bedroom apartments (available by the night...

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from $453 per night
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Rick's

One of the first boutique hotels to appear in Edinburgh, Rick's offers sharp styling and a laid-back atm...

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from $203 per night
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Bank Hotel

Not so much a hotel as a pub with rooms, the Bank Hotel is an imposing, neoclassical building on the cor...

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from $181 per night
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The Point Hotel Edinburgh

Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that the cutting-edge design of the Point Hotel is a talking poin...

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from $173 per night
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Sherwood Guest House

One of the most attractive guest houses on Minto St's B&B strip, the Sherwood is a refurbished Georg...

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from $218 per night
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The Salisbury Hotel

Boutique-style guest house in a quiet, comfortable Georgian villa with large garden.

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from $17 per night
Hostel

Royal Mile Backpackers

Small, cosy and quaint.

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from $22 per night
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Castle Rock Hostel

With its bright, spacious, single-sex dorms, superb views and friendly staff, the 200-bed Castle Rock ha...

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from $32 per night
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Edinburgh Metro

Summer only; all single rooms in student accommodation.

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from $22 per night
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Budget Backpackers

This fun spot piles on the extras, with bike storage, pool tables, laundry and a colourful chill-out lou...

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from $14 per night
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Edinburgh Backpackers

Edinburgh Backpackers is clean, bright and friendly, with a lively bistro-bar on the ground floor...

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from $35 per night
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Aonach Mor Guest House

This elegant Victorian terraced house is located on a quiet back street and has seven bedrooms, beautifu...

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from $14 per night
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Belford Hostel

An unusual hostel housed in a converted church...

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from $18 per night
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Argyle Backpackers

The Argyle, spread across three adjacent terraced houses, is a quiet and relaxed hostel offering double ...

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from $90 per night
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Blacket Garden Flat

Tucked away in a leafy residential corner of south Edinburgh, the Blacket Garden Flat is a haven of peac...

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