If you want to add a bit of extra culture to your escape, put Scottish Mining Museum on your list. Check for guided tours or just browse around at your own speed.

You'll soon learn why this Dalkeith museum is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for other things to see here, Rosslyn Chapel, Musselburgh Racecourse, and Queen Margaret University are in the area too. They won't take long to get to from Scottish Mining Museum.

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Tigerlily

Edinburgh City Centre

$1,337

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Jan 7 - Jan 12

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

The hotel was Beautiful, The Christmas theme was just Fab 🎄🎅.Bedroom lovely and clean and very Spacious too .Breakfast was lovely too .Would stay again and recommend this hotel 😍

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MONO Suites Old Town

Edinburgh City Centre

$1,362

per person

Feb 13 - Feb 17

found 19 hours ago

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Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

8.6/10 Excellent! (344 reviews)

Clean, modern and comfortable for a family stay

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

The Scotsman Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

$1,456

per person

Feb 16 - Feb 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Lovely hotel, highly recommended

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

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