Stay in affordable 3-star hotels in Edinburgh

As all the UK, Edinburgh may have the reputation of being very expensive for a holiday trip. But you will find many affordable accommodations here and you'll not need to spend a fortune. Among the most appreciated neighbourhoods are Stockbridge, the Old Town, Leith, and the New Town. You can find 3-star hotels in Edinburgh in any of these four areas. For a historical and cultural trip, both the New Town and the Old Town will be the most suitable options. Leith is a better choice for a family vacation because it is quieter and closer to the harbor. If you stay in Stockbridge, you’ll find a diverse selection of small shops and a handful of fantastic pubs and inventive eateries.

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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Princes Street

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Located merely a 12-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close, Premier Inn Edinburgh Princes Street is 400 metres from The Parish Church of St Cuthbert. Boasting a location…
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  • Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

    400 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (6708 reviews)
    Comprising 140 rooms, the smoke-free Motel One Edinburgh-Princes is near a shopping district, about a 25-minute walk from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Located in close proximity…
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  • Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

    2.2 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5.6
    Average
    (10998 reviews)
    Featuring a vending machine and a lift, Britannia Edinburgh Hotel is located in the Oudergem / Auderghem district, 2.4 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The hotel provides a safe…
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  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street

    900 m to the city centre
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    The budget Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street hotel gives quick access to the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument, which is situated approximately a 5-minute walk away. Wi-Fi is offered…
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  • Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre, Rose St

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    Offering a location a 6-minute walk from Edinburgh Christmas Market, Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre, Rose St offers 145 rooms. Featuring a restaurant, this inn is located…
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  • Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile

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    Located only 1.3 km from the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery, the 3-star Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile offers access to tourist attractions throughout Edinburgh.
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  • Premier Inn Premier Inn Edinburgh Park

    7.9 km to the city centre
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    Premier Inn Premier Inn Edinburgh Park has 120 rooms and is located 2.6 km from Carrick Knowe Course. There is also a car park.
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  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West By Ihg

    3.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (6775 reviews)
    The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West By Ihg is located about 5 minutes' walk from the shopping mall "Craigleith Retail Park" and features 24-hour front desk…
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront

    3.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Located around 5 minutes' walk from the 3-star Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront, guests can quickly reach Alien Rock. This Edinburgh inn offers 85 rooms and amenities such as…
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  • Best Western Kings Manor

    5.8 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (6312 reviews)
    Best Western Kings Manor Hotel Edinburgh, situated less than 7 km from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", offers a bar, a satellite TV and flat-screen TV. Fort Kinnaird…
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  • Leonardo Edinburgh City

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (3291 reviews)
    Leonardo Edinburgh City hotel sits merely an 8-minute walk from the Grassmarket and offers a storage for belongings. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception and wake-up service.
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  • Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End

    1.8 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (6262 reviews)
    Situated merely 1.9 km from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", the 3-star smoke-free Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End Hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas, and…
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  • The White Lady - Jd Wetherspoon Hotel

    6 km to the city centre
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    Located nearly a 5-minute walk from St ninians, the 3-star The White Lady - Jd Wetherspoon Hotel Edinburgh provides guests with a restaurant.
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  • Old Waverley Hotel

    500 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (4403 reviews)
    old-waverley.edinburgh.top-hotels-uk.comOld Waverley Hotel lies in a shopping area of Edinburgh within a 20-minute walk of Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, featuring…
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  • Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

    1.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (5161 reviews)
    Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket is just 1.2 km from the Museum of The Royal Scots and…
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  • St Christophers Inns Edinburgh Hostel

    200 m to the city centre
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    Standing just a 5-minute walk from the Royal Mile, the 3-star St Christophers Inns Edinburgh Hostel enjoys a charming location right in the centre of Edinburgh. The inn…
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  • Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

    200 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (8121 reviews)
    Boasting a courtyard and a restaurant, Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel is located just 1.1 km from the interactive Dynamic Earth Science Museum. Grassmarket is 850 metres…
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  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

    300 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (11044 reviews)
    Area attractions, including The Hub and Royal Mile are located only a short walk from Motel One Edinburgh-Royal. Free WiFi is offered throughout the venue as well as a…
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Central

    1 km to the city centre
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    Featuring a restaurant and a luggage room, the 3-star Premier Inn Edinburgh Central lies a mere 9 minutes' walk from The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. Guests who stay at…
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  • Braid Hills Hotel

    4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (3418 reviews)
    The 3-star Braid Hills Hotel Edinburgh is located merely a 5-minute walk from Midlothian Ski Centre as well as near an international restaurant, golf courses, and a park.
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  • Brig O'Doon Guest House

    2.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (1000 reviews)
    Located off Britain's Biggest Plant Fossil, this 3-star Brig O'Doon Guest House Edinburgh is within 2.6 km to The Real Mary King's Close.
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  • Travelodge Edinburgh Airport Ratho Station Hotel

    12.9 km to the city centre
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    Situated approximately 10 minutes' drive from the Greendykes Bing, the 3-star Travelodge Edinburgh Airport hotel features a restaurant. This Edinburgh hotel also provides car rentals to explore the area.
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  • Ibis Budget Hotel Edinburgh Park

    8.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (10183 reviews)
    The 3-star smoke-free Ibis Budget Hotel Edinburgh Park is just 0.6 km from the Gyle Shopping Centre and offers a vending machine and a lift. This Edinburgh hotel…
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  • The Broughton Townhouse

    1 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (492 reviews)
    The 3-star The Broughton Townhouse Hotel Edinburgh is a great place to stay in the Broughton district, 19 minutes' walk from The Writers' Museum. Guests travelling by car can…
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  • Swanlake Guest House

    2.8 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    The boutique Swan Lake Guest House Edinburgh is within 10 minutes' ride from St Giles' Cathedral. Featuring 9 rooms with views of the city, this bed & breakfast is set within…
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  • Grove House Hotel

    1.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (429 reviews)
    Situated within 20 minutes' walk of the National Museum of Scotland, the charming Grove House Hotel Edinburgh offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Located near a train station…
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  • Travelodge Edinburgh Dreghorn

    6.2 km to the city centre
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    Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the 3-star Travelodge Edinburgh Dreghorn hotel lies 7 km from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral". The hotel offers flawless services and…
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  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg

    800 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (5892 reviews)
    The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities and sits 5 minutes' walk from the Omni Centre. Boasting a…
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  • The Haymarket Hotel

    2.2 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (7126 reviews)
    Featuring views of the garden, the smoke-free The Haymarket Hotel Edinburgh is located approximately a 25-minute walk from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Boasting a location in proximity…
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  • Cairn Hotel & Apartments

    1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (3442 reviews)
    The charming 3-star Cairn Hotel & Apartments Edinburgh boasts a shared lounge, recreational facilities, and a garden as well as a setting close to the lively district of Edinburgh. The…
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  • Cambridge House

    1.9 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (908 reviews)
    Cambridge House Hotel Edinburgh is a 3-star venue situated about 25 minutes' stroll from Edinburgh Castle. To ensure an exceptional stay in Edinburgh, service-minded staff stands ready to…
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  • Grassmarket Hotel

    600 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (2477 reviews)
    Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh is a charming accommodation offering quick access to Royal Mile and splendid views over the area. The venue is also located near Co-op Food and 400…
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  • Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile

    100 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (3867 reviews)
    Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile Hotel, located in the Grengel district, offers 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service and also stands just 1.7 km from the grand…
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  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg

    3.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (6121 reviews)
    Offering a vending machine and a lift, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg is nestled just a 5-minute walk from South Leith Baptist Church and 3.5 km…
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  • Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket

    2.2 km to the city centre
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    The comfortable Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket hotel lies a mere 1.6 km from Princes Mall Shopping Centre and around the corner from a train station. Featuring a restaurant, this 3-star…
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  • Edinburgh House Hotel

    1.9 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.6
    Good
    (3010 reviews)
    Overlooking the garden, Edinburgh House Hotel offers 3-star accommodation approximately 10 minutes' walk from Leith Walk. The venue provides 30 guestrooms appointed with a TV set, iron and ironing…
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  • Royal Scots Club

    1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (884 reviews)
    Located only 1 km from the Royal Mile, the 3-star Royal Scots Club Hotel Edinburgh is nearly 5 minutes' walk from Hanover Fine Arts. Boasting a location within reach…
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  • Travelodge Plus Edinburgh Park

    7.4 km to the city centre
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    Located within 10 minutes' drive of Cammo Estate, the comfortable 3-star Travelodge Plus Edinburgh Park Juniper Green hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and parking.
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  • Milton House

    4.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Nestled in the Duddingston district of Edinburgh, the 3-star Milton House Hotel Edinburgh is 6 km from culture-oriented attractions like the Scott Monument.
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh

    14.1 km to the city centre
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    Premier Inn Edinburgh includes 72 rooms and is a 10-minute ride from the Queensferry Crossing. You will find a restaurant at this inn.
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre

    800 m to the city centre
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    Located only 550 metres from St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral, the cosy 3-star Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre provides guests with a restaurant.
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  • Hanover House Hotel

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    The 3-star Hanover House Hotel Edinburgh offers quick access to Tesco Express, situated nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
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  • Hub Edinburgh City Centre - Haymarket

    1.7 km to the city centre
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    Located within 20 minutes' walk of the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market, the 3-star Hub Edinburgh City Centre - Haymarket hotel provides guests with a restaurant.
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  • The Parliament House Hotel

    500 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (3503 reviews)
    Providing a quiet setting approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Omni Centre, the welcoming The Parliament House Hotel Edinburgh features a banquet hall perfect for various meetings and gatherings. Boasting…
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  • Yugo Explore - Arran House

    2 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Only 1.2 km from Edinburgh Gin Distillery, the 3-star Yugo Explore - Arran House Edinburgh hotel includes 179 rooms. This Edinburgh aparthotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available in public…
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  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place

    400 m to the city centre
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    The 2-star Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place hotel gives quick access to the Royal Mile, which is situated approximately a 5-minute walk away.
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  • Queen Charlotte Guesthouse

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (10 reviews)
    The 3-star Queen Charlotte Guesthouse Edinburgh is situated in a central area of Edinburgh, a mere 1.5 km from the Museum of Childhood and around 20 minutes' walk from…
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall

    6.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall is 7 km from the combined National Museum of Scotland. At the inn, guests will find world-class golf…
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  • Four Points Flex By Sheraton Edinburgh

    1.4 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (8786 reviews)
    Located just 550 m from the movie theater "Filmhouse Cinema", the 3-star Four Points Flex By Sheraton Edinburgh hotel is only a 5-minute walk from The Parish Church…
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  • Ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square

    700 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (6762 reviews)
    Situated only 650 metres from the Edinburgh Old Town, the 3-star smoke-free Ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi in public…
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