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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Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns

$1,119

per person

Feb 11 - Feb 13

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

8.4/10 Very Good! (508 reviews)

Basic accommodation but did the job for a one night stay. Not good having to check in at the adjoining bar on a wet and windy December evening. Also the staff welcome at check in was not particularly welcoming.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

4 Friends House

Leith

$1,137

per person

Feb 11 - Feb 13

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)

My daughter and I enjoyed our stay! No issues getting too and from, checking in, and such. Only issue we had that I believe I did see in another room, was the smell of the bathroom (or so I think)… it does sort of “go away” when staying in the room, but when using the bathroom or entering the room again, it was hard to adjust too. We only stayed one night, but might have looked to change rooms (#2) if we had stayed longer.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

16 Pilrig Guest House

Leith

$1,143

per person

Feb 11 - Feb 13

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

7.6/10 Good! (220 reviews)

This was a basic guest house, which did not serve breakfast. The room was clean and comfortable. We briefly saw the staff at check-in and check-out; otherwise, no real interaction with them. The house is a 2-minute walk to the tram, which was convenient to go into central Edinburgh. The noise level was a little high due to its proximity to Leith Walk, a busy street for buses and the tram.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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