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Edinburgh 5 star Hotels

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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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 $451 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 $157 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 $512 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 $189 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 $564 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 $235 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 $422 per night
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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

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from $403 per night
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The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

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from $453 per night
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Nira Caledonia

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from $159 per night
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Fountain Court Apartments Eq2

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from $116 per night
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Princes Street Suites

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from $203 per night
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Kingsburgh House

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from $499 per night
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Apartment Castle Terrace 9 A

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from $257 per night
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The Chester Residence

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from $182 per night
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Oakhill Apartments Edinburgh

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from $329 per night
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The Howard Hotel

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Howard Hotel

Pampering is perhaps too weak a word for the service you'll enjoy at this small but beautifully turned-o...

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