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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a leather armchair, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A reception area with a sign labeled "RECEPTION," a clock, a computer, and a phone on the counter.
A waiting area with plaid-patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

1. Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
West End
United States
Tony
$55 nightly
$70 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
A modern cafe with a long wooden table, multiple hanging light fixtures, and a bar area with stools.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a chessboard, and two dog sculptures.
A modern living room with a foosball table, a sofa set, and a television displaying the text "PLAY ON".
A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a large decorative sculpture.

2. Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Ingliston
United States
Cache
$93 nightly
$117 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a view of the city.
A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, doors on both sides, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A river flowing through a historic town with traditional architecture and lush greenery.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a wooden ladder, and a small table with a lamp.

3. Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
West End
United States
Monica
$63 nightly
$79 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
A modern interior with a round table, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a variety of beverages.
The exterior of a hotel with a curved entrance, large glass doors, and a logo above the entrance.
A modern living room with a sofa, two side tables, and a large window with a view of a street and buildings.

4. Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
West End
Australia
Harry
$91 nightly
$114 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, colorful chairs, and pendant lighting.
A modern library with wooden bookshelves, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A hotel hallway with a welcome sign, elevators, and a large mural of a historic building.
A modern kitchen with a long counter, bar stools, and a dining area with chairs.

5. Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Ingliston
Canada
James
$127 nightly
$152 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
A historic building with multiple windows and a flagpole.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A modern interior with a long corridor, seating area with round tables, and large windows.

6. Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Edinburgh City Centre
United Kingdom
Steven
$126 nightly
$159 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a large window.
A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.
A historic building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a surrounding urban street scene.

7. Point A Edinburgh St Andrew Square

Point A Edinburgh St Andrew Square
Edinburgh City Centre
Canada
Marilyn
$122 nightly
$154 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Point A Edinburgh St Andrew Square
Bar (on property)
A dining area with wooden flooring, tables, and chairs, large windows with a view, and decorative ceiling details.
A living room with a fireplace, sofas, a yellow chair, and wall-mounted lamps.
A historic building with multiple stories, featuring a prominent 'Old Waverley' sign, a central entrance, and a modern glass extension.

8. Old Waverley Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
Gaston
$140 nightly
$177 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Old Waverley Hotel
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a digital display, and a seating area with red curtains.
A modern interior with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a view of historic buildings.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, wooden flooring, and framed pictures on the walls.

9. ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
Gowri
$98 nightly
$123 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, a chandelier, and a view through a window.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a staircase.
A row of historic terraced houses with uniform architecture, a cobblestone street, and parked cars.
A hallway with a chandelier, a large mirror, potted plants, a door with a sign, and a patterned floor.

10. Haymarket Hotel

Haymarket Hotel
West End
Mexico
Montserrat
$104 nightly
$130 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Haymarket Hotel
A room with two hanging chairs, a small table, a suitcase, a leather bag, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, a small table, and a bar area in the background.
A wall with wooden crates labeled 'BEER' and 'MOXY', a sign indicating 'Meet Up' and 'Fitness' areas, and a refrigerator in the background.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape.

11. Moxy Edinburgh

Moxy Edinburgh
Tollcross
United Kingdom
Nora
$125 nightly
$157 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Moxy Edinburgh
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with blinds.
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "FOURPOINTS BY SHERATON" and a ground-level entrance with glass doors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a round side table, and a nightstand with a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a mirror on the door.
A pantry area with snack options and a refrigerated section.

12. Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh

Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh
West End
United States
Edward
$113 nightly
$141 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh
A building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and decorative elements.
A bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and tables, and a variety of bar equipment.
Room
A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, a potted plant, a coffee machine, and a view of the city.

13. ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
Debabrata
$179 nightly
$226 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square
A cozy interior with a view of a historic building, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window.
A bar with hanging glass light fixtures and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, and a bar counter with various bottles.
A modern interior with a mix of seating areas, including sofas and chairs, and a visible staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
Kathryn
$156 nightly
$197 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
A hotel with a parking lot, stone walls, and a sign for 'Best Western Kings Manor Hotel'.
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.
A hotel with a sign for 'Best Western Kings Manor Hotel'. There are parked cars in front, a stone wall, and a lamp post.
A modern building with large windows, outdoor seating, and solar panels.

15. Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Portobello
Australia
Shelagh
$76 nightly
$96 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a metal railing, and a view of a landscaped garden with trees and bushes.
Exterior
A hotel room with two single beds, a green headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A bunk bed with a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.

16. ibis budget Edinburgh Park

ibis budget Edinburgh Park
Gogar
United States
Linda
$64 nightly
$81 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
A large bed with white linens and a rolled towel, positioned in a room with large windows offering a view of a castle and greenery.
A modern interior with a staircase, a skylight, and a sign indicating the floor level.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and hand dryer.
A reception area with a bright orange door labeled 'Reception' and a sign indicating room numbers 1.1 to 1.9.

17. easyHotel Edinburgh

easyHotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
United Kingdom
Max
$75 nightly
$95 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
easyHotel Edinburgh
A building with a 'STAY' sign, a glass facade, and a street view.
A modern interior with a staircase, framed artwork, and a decorative wall.
A staircase with wooden panels and framed pictures on the walls.
An indoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and hanging lights.

18. Stay Central

Stay Central
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
Courtney
$115 nightly
$145 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay Central
A historic building with multiple towers and a prominent sign for Braid Hills Hotel.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a wine glass, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outside.
A table with a cheese platter, glasses, and a bottle, set against a view of a cityscape.

19. Braid Hills Hotel

Braid Hills Hotel
Morningside
United Kingdom
Robert
$107 nightly
$134 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Braid Hills Hotel
A spacious living room with a fireplace, two leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A four-poster bed with a view of the city, a fireplace, and a television in a hotel room.
A multi-story building with a traditional stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a wooden door.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror.

20. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
United States
George
$118 nightly
$148 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh
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$110 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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$156 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
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Total with taxes and fees
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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good
"I managed to get an early check in which was helpful, basic hotel but clean and staff were fantastic"
Gail 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"In a perfect location to public transportation. Very clean and very helpful staff!"
Monica 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
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