You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when staying in Edinburgh. Lauriston Castle is an ideal place to kick off here, but there are many other worthy attractions to explore. Edinburgh Castle, Murrayfield Stadium, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are not far from the fortified complex and will round out your day nicely.

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First - Slateford House Apartment

Merchiston

per person

Oct 10 - Oct 13

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

The apartment is very small and a bit far from the center, you need a car or a bus to reach it. The hall is narrow and the bathroom is small, one bedroom is small and barely fits a double bed. There is a hanging bed but it is not equipped and the ladder is broken. The apartment is clean and the kitchen is good but the sheets are worn out. The apartment only fits two people, contrary to what is written that it fits four, but there is no sofa bed, even just a sofa in the hall

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s

per person

Sep 22 - Sep 27

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)

Modern, spacious, and well appointed. Great location for easy walking to everything in St Andrews.

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

The Scotsman Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh

per person

Sep 25 - Sep 29

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)

A little disappointed. Elevator 1 was out for our entire stay and we had to personally haul our luggage up 4 flights, bed was extremely firm, robes were stiff and scratchy, our air went out and window wouldn't open. Hotel provided us with a fan. Lobby area quite small. Location was excellent - right by the train station and bus station and around the corner from the Royal Mile. The young staff was efficient. Good coffees and teas in room along with sparkling and still water daily and 2 samples of Scotch upon arrival. Good lighting in bathroom with a make up mirror that was located in a perfect place for optimum use. Wouldn't classify this as a luxury hotel

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

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