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Edinburgh, Scotland Accommodation Guide: Apartments & Boutique Hotels (2025).
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items A curated list of accommodation in Edinburgh. I have tried to include different budgets and different “vibes” across the city. Personally, I would opt for an apartment in Edinburgh for a more authentic local experience. All of these below are central...
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Edinburgh Apartments
Boutique Hotels
Hotels with a swimming pool
Wheelchair Accessible Hotels
Edinburgh Apartments
These apartments are well equipped, clean and in very handy locations across the city. Edinburgh is divided into Old Town (Edinburgh Castle area), New Town (more residential) and the seafront areas of Leith and Newhaven.
This apartment is the best location for exploring Edinburgh's old town. The views across to Arthur's seat are beautiful and trust me when I say this is the street you want to be on early morning before the crowds descend. The apartment also has a ful...
Crags View Apartment On The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Situated in Edinburgh's New Town, this Rose St apartment is perfectly located for exploring the city. I adore the stone wall detail in the main living area and the apartment comes with a fully functioning kitchen. Close by you are a stones throw from...
Rose Apartment, Edinburgh (New Town).
This historic and cute fishermen cottage is located in the Edinburgh neighbourhood of Newhaven. Traditionally a fishing port, the area is peaceful but well connected to the city centre via the bus and tram networks. Newhaven is great to explore and c...
Old fisherman's Cottage (Newhaven).
This apartment is very centrally located and is on the same street as the main train station in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Dungeons is also on the same street. The bright airy windows flood the apartment with light and is set up with a working desk and rel...
Destiny Scotland Market Street Apartments (Old Town, close to train station) .
Boutique Hotels
A collection of unique boutique, luxury hotels. Some are set in beautiful historical buildings throughout the city. My personal favourite would be a night in The Witchery (especially around Halloween).
This boutique hotel is one of my favourites in all of the city. The historic building dates back to the 1500's and is such a romantic, whimsical and unique place to stay. You are literally on Castlehill with a 2 minute walk to Edinburgh Castle. The r...
The Witchery by the Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh
Where decadence meets debauchery. This hotel found on the Cowgate (literally a five minute walk to the Royal Mile) is a fun modern hotel. They have 22 rooms, each is tastefully decorated and come with oak panelling, fully stocked cocktail bar and off...
House of Gods, Cowgate (Old Town).
This modern 5-star boutique hotel is set behind the historic facade of 172-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church. Perfectly located next to the main Theatre and playhouse, the location is superb for a city break. You are at the foot of calton hill and next ...
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection (New Town).
The sister hotel to the famous Gleneagles in the Scottish countryside, the townhouse is stylish and oozes old money charm. The rooms are elegant and the hotel has spa facilities, a sauna, fitness centre, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. I ado...
Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh (New Town).
Hotels with a swimming pool
If you desire a swimming pool whilst you're staying Edinburgh, these are a few to choose from. The Sheraton has the best rooftop one in the city, in my opinion.
Situated in the Georgian era new town, the Kimpton offers seven interconnected townhouses. The main lobby has a glass topped courtyard which is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee. The hotel offers a fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar. T...
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG - Edinburgh (New Town).
This hotel overlooks Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the financial district, next to the West End business and entertainment area and a five-minute walk from Princes Street for shopping and 500 metres from Edinburgh...
The spa facilities are great, guests get use of the 19-metre swimming pool, gym and fitness studios. The highlight is the rooftop Hydropool with eye level views of the castle. The rooms are comfortable and the vibrant One Square Bar + Brasserie are great for an evening gin. I can also recommend their breakfast spread they have on offer.
The spa facilities are great, guests get use of the 19-metre swimming pool, gym and fitness studios. The highlight is the rooftop Hydropool with eye level views of the castle. The rooms are comfortable and the vibrant One Square Bar + Brasserie are great for an evening gin. I can also recommend their breakfast spread they have on offer.
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa - Edinburgh (Edinburgh Castle Views)
This 4 star hotel is set in a grand 1819 era building and is a five minute walk to Calton Hill for incredible city views. The hotel has a spa, sauna, indoor pool and hot tub. The rooms are clean and comfortable and come with a Nespresso coffee machin...
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh
Wheelchair Accessible Hotels
Accessible hotels, two mentioned below are the best in terms of facilities and location. The rooms are also well equipped for wheelchair users.
Situated on the historic Royal Mile, the Adagio has 146 rooms that are all air-conditioned. Each room has a kitchenette, coffee maker and dining area.
The rooms are accessible with roll in shower, shower seat and bed height under 25 inches and a free space under the bed. The common areas of the hotel are also wheelchair accessible and there is automatic, wide doors throughout.
The rooms are accessible with roll in shower, shower seat and bed height under 25 inches and a free space under the bed. The common areas of the hotel are also wheelchair accessible and there is automatic, wide doors throughout.
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile (Old Town).
The Hilton Carlton is conveniently located in between Edinburgh's New and Old Towns. The hotel is a 2 minute walk to the Royal Mile and a 6 minute walk to Edinburgh Castle. The rooms offer assistive listening devices, accessible emergency cord and wheelchair width doors. The concierge desk is wheelchair accessible as well as their on...
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton (Old Town)