Edinburgh Hotels for Romantic Getaway

Michael Produnova
3 months ago

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of hotels in Edinburgh, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
The Haymarket Lairg Hotel

8.6 / 10

(1214 Reviews)

From 85$
Old Waverley Hotel

7.9 / 10

(6109 Reviews)

From 150$
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel

8.5 / 10

(1168 Reviews)

From 306$
Murrayfield Hotel

8.4 / 10

(2819 Reviews)

From 105$
Edinburgh Castle Apartments

8.5 / 10

(1539 Reviews)

From 188$

Edinburgh is one of the most romantic cities in the world, and there are plenty of hotels to choose from that fit the bill. But why should you choose a romantic hotel when travelling to Edinburgh?

There are a few reasons. Firstly, romantic hotels often offer better service and amenities than other hotels in the city. They often have luxurious rooms, romantic dining options, and beautiful views. Secondly, booking a romantic hotel can help you feel more connected to your partner and make your trip feel more special. Lastly, these hotels are often located in the best areas of the city, so you can easily explore all that Edinburgh has to offer.

If you’re looking for a romantic getaway in Edinburgh, be sure to check out some of the city’s best romantic hotels. You won’t be disappointed!.

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The Haymarket Lairg Hotel Old Waverley Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel Murrayfield Hotel Romantic Hotels in Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle Apartments Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood The Scotsman Hotel Romantic Hotels in Edinburgh with Jacuzzis in Room The Balmoral Hotel Ten Hill Place Kildonan Lodge Hotel

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8.6
Excellent
1214 Reviews

The Haymarket Lairg Hotel

📍 1-11 Coates Gardens, Edinburgh, Gb

From 85$

The 3-star Lairg Hotel is set 2 km from Royal Mile and 2.1 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". It offers 30 cosy rooms and has laundry and 24-hour security service available on site.

The venue is located 25 minutes' walk from the centre of Edinburgh. The accommodation is situated in West End district, close to Water of Leith Walkway. You can get to BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium in a few minutes by car.

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7.9
Very good
6109 Reviews

Old Waverley Hotel

📍 43 Princes Street

From 150$

Notable for its location 400 metres away from the Leith Princes Street in New Town district, the venue is placed within 5 minutes' walk of the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument". WiFi is available throughout the accommodation as well as a restaurant and a garden are available on site.

Located off Edinburgh Waverley, the property is set near Museum of Childhood. Guests can get to Edinburgh city centre, which is 1 km away. Old Waverley Hotel is a short ride from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse".

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8.5
Very good
1168 Reviews

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel

📍 Princes Street

From 306$

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel is 8 minutes' walk to Edinburgh International Conference Centre and features a spa area, allergy friendly rooms and a Jacuzzi. Set in the very heart of Edinburgh, the venue offers quick access to the Leith Princes Street.

A prime location allows guests to explore the area and George Street is located within walking distance. New Town is 450 metres of the accommodation. You can get to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" in a few minutes by car.

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8.4
Very good
2819 Reviews

Murrayfield Hotel

📍 18 Corstorphine Road

From 105$

Featuring a storage room and a safety deposit box throughout the property, Murrayfield Hotel & House Edinburgh is located within 4.6 km to the royal Holyrood Park. Situated in Murrayfield district, the venue is set 2.8 km from George Street.

The accommodation is 4 km from the city centre and adjacent to Murrayfield Parish church. Murrayfield Ice Rink Arena is also located near the hotel. You can get to the 82 - acre non - profit zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo" in a few minutes by car.

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8.5
Very good
1539 Reviews

Edinburgh Castle Apartments

📍 28 Castle Street

From 188$

The 4-star Edinburgh Castle Apartments And Suites is ideally located in proximity to the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" and offers views over the garden. To ensure an exceptional stay in Edinburgh, multilingual staff stands ready to provide a laundry room and 24-hour security.

Arthur's Seat hike is 3 km from the property, while the Leith Princes Street is 400 metres away. The city centre is a 15-minute walk away. The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland is also close by.

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Hotels in Edinburgh

Hotel with a view 🔍 The Haymarket Lairg Hotel
Family Hotel 👪 Old Waverley Hotel
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel

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7.7
Very good
3942 Reviews

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

📍 81 Holyrood Road

From 158$

Offering a shared lounge, a bar and barbeque grills, Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh is located merely 1.5 km of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The venue is placed in the centre of Edinburgh, a stroll away from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse".

The property is situated in Old Town district, near Dynamic Earth Museum. The accommodation is set within 7 minutes' stroll of Calton Hill. You can get to Omni Centre in a few minutes by car.

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Romantic Hotels in Edinburgh with Jacuzzis in Room

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8.6
Excellent
3730 Reviews

The Scotsman Hotel

📍 20 North Bridge

From 272$

The Scotsman Hotel Edinburgh is a 4-star stylish venue offering unique rooms 8 minutes' walk to Royal Mile. Set within reach of the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", the accommodation features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of Scottish cuisine.

Located off North Bridge, the hotel is about 5 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh city centre. Besides, it's only 0.8 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". This welcoming property is located close to Carlton Hill. You can get to the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse in a few minutes by car.

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9.4
Excellent
2070 Reviews

The Balmoral Hotel

📍 1 Princes Street

From 411$

The 5-star Balmoral Hotel is set 2.3 km from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and 0.6 km from the Leith Princes Street. Offering classic rooms and the gym and an indoor pool, the venue is set in the centre of the city, close to Calton Hill.

The accommodation is set within 5 minutes' walk of the centre of Edinburgh, not far from Stills : Centre for Photography. The hotel is located in Old Town district. You can get to Arthur's Seat hike in a few minutes by car.

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8.9
Excellent
2108 Reviews

Ten Hill Place

📍 10 Hill Place

From 99$

Ten Hill Place, BW Premier Collection Hotel Edinburgh is 1.3 km to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" and features 24-hour front desk assistance, dry cleaning and 24-hour security service. Set in the centre of Edinburgh, the venue offers quick access to the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral".

Situated in Newington district, the accommodation is set 10 minutes' drive from Royal Yacht Britannia. It is set in the shopping area, a few steps from Sir Jules Thorn Exhibition of the History of Surgery. You can get to the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse in a few minutes by car.

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Romantic Hotels Downtown, Edinburgh

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8.8
Excellent
915 Reviews

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

📍 27 Craigmillar Park

From 127$

Featuring storage for belongings and a safety deposit box, Kildonan Lodge Hotel is set 2.7 km from North Bridge in Edinburgh. Situated in Newington district, the venue is set 3.1 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

Craigmillar Park Church is located near the accommodation, and Edinburgh airport is approximately a 22-minute drive away. The city centre lies within 3 km of the property. Kildonan Lodge Hotel is a short ride from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery".

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8.8
Excellent
432 Reviews

Royal Scots Club Hotel

📍 29-31 Abercromby Place

From 129$

Royal Scots Club Hotel Edinburgh offers welcoming accommodation near the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" and features a leisure club and a garden. The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is 1.2 km away and Royal Mile is only a 1.2-minute walk from the venue.

The hotel is located in the centre of Edinburgh, steps away from a railway station. The city centre is close by, about 15 minutes' walk away. The property is close to Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh.

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8.1
Very good
407 Reviews

Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh

📍 1 George IV Bridge

From 166$

Offering allergy friendly rooms, a golf course and a restaurant, the 5-star Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh is located merely 300 metres of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. It is 250 metres from The Real Mary King's Close and a few steps from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral".

The venue is nestled in the centre of Edinburgh with direct proximity to the surviving 17th-century high-tenement Gladstone's Land House. The accommodation features 136 unique rooms featuring tea and coffee making equipment, refrigerator, and glassware. You can get to the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse in a few minutes by car.

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Romantic Hotels in Edinburgh with Hot Tub

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7.6
Very good
1810 Reviews

Ballantrae Hotel

📍 8-12 York Place

From 157$

Ballantrae Hotel, set next to St Andrew Square, is 15 km from Edinburgh airport. Boasting location next to the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument, the venue offers 31 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

The parish church "St Giles' Cathedral" is 1 km from the accommodation, while George Street is 850 metres away. It is located approximately 1 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Ballantrae Hotel is a short ride from the combined National Museum of Scotland.

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8.1
Very good
7932 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel

📍 Picardy Place

From 208$

Situated within 1.1 km of the Leith Princes Street in Edinburgh, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel features a storage room, a safe deposit box and a vending machine throughout the venue. It is 300 metres from Omni Centre and a few steps from Leith Walk.

You can stroll over to the financial New Town district and enjoy the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse" located nearby. There is easy access to the public beach. You can get to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in a few minutes by car.

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9.6
Excellent
153 Reviews

Sheridan Guest House

📍 1 Bonnington Terrace

From 168$

The 4-star Sheridan Guest House is set 2.7 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" and 2.8 km from the long-standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower. Offering housekeeping and bus tickets service, this guest house also features free Wi-Fi in the rooms.

The property is set within 30 minutes' walk of the centre of Edinburgh, not far from Capital City Church International. You can get to Royal Yacht Britannia in a few minutes by car.

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8.4
Very good
1958 Reviews

The Parliament House Hotel

📍 15 Calton Hill

From 148$

The 3-star Parliament House Hotel Edinburgh is located within 12 minutes' stroll of the Leith Princes Street. To ensure an exceptional stay in Edinburgh, service-minded staff stands ready to provide 24-hour front desk assistance and 24-hour security service.

Situated in New Town district, the venue is set 0.5 km from St Andrew Square. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away and Edinburgh Waverley rail station is 550 metres from the hotel. Edinburgh Old Town is also located near the property. You can get to Royal Mile in a few minutes by car.

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8.2
Very good
2292 Reviews

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

📍 1 Festival Square

From 235$

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa offers a sun terrace, a golf course and a Jacuzzi in the old part of Edinburgh, with a reasonable distance from Royal Mile. The venue features an indoor pool and an a la carte restaurant, boasting location next to Edinburgh Gin Distillery.

The accommodation is situated a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and next to Festival Square. The combined National Museum of Scotland is about 19 minutes away by foot.

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7.2
Good
1129 Reviews

Adelphi Hotel

📍 7 Links Gardens

From 66$

Offering a garden and tea/coffee making facilities, Adelphi Hotel Edinburgh is set in Leith district, 1.7 km from Royal Yacht Britannia. Featuring 13 rooms with views of the garden, this venue is set within a short ride from Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre.

The accommodation is located off Leith Links Public Park, just 30 minutes' walk from the city centre. Within 10 minutes' drive, guests may access the Leith Princes Street.

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8.2
Very good
529 Reviews

Nira Caledonia Hotel

📍 6 Gloucester Place

From 155$

Nira Caledonia Hotel Edinburgh is a 4-star venue situated at 650 metres from Charlotte Square. Set within reach of Stockbridge, the accommodation features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of local cuisine.

Located off Smith and Gertrude, the property is about 20 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh city centre. Approximately a 20-minute walk separates guests from The Real Mary King's Close. Nira Caledonia Hotel is a short ride from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

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9.2
Excellent
152 Reviews

Prestonfield House Hotel

📍 Priestfield Road

From 466$

The 5-star Prestonfield House Hotel Edinburgh lies a 10-minute ride from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse". Featuring 23 rooms with views of the garden, this venue is set within a short ride from Arthur's Seat hike.

Royal Mile is less than 2.5 km away. The accommodation is located within 25 minutes' walk of Edinburgh centre.

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8.1
Very good
966 Reviews

The Place Hotel

📍 36 York Place

From 144$

Located close to Omni Centre, The Place Hotel Edinburgh offers 47 rooms with wonderful views. The accommodation is 400 metres from OMNi Centre Edinburgh and 1 km from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The venue is situated 1 km from Edinburgh city centre and 15 km from Edinburgh airport. The hotel is located in New Town district. The José Martí Scott Monument is also located near the property. You can get to the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse in a few minutes by car.

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7.7
Very good
3050 Reviews

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

📍 19 North Bridge

From 191$

The venue is located in the centre of Edinburgh, in Old Town district, 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley. Set within reach of Royal Mile, the accommodation features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of Scottish cuisine.

New Town is less than 0.9 km away. It is set in the shopping area, a few steps from the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral". Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel is a short ride from the royal Holyrood Park.

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7.4
Good
395 Reviews

The Ben Doran Guest House

📍 11 Mayfield Gardens

From 130$

Situated 2.1 km from Royal Mile in Edinburgh, The Ben Doran Hotel features allergy free rooms and a golf course throughout the venue. Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum is less than 2.5 km away.

This property offers accommodation in Newington district with nearby access to Craigmillar Park Church. The city centre is a 25-minute walk away. The Ben Doran Hotel is a short ride from the grand townhouse "Georgian House".

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8.3
Very good
462 Reviews

The Inn On The Mile

📍 82 High Street, Royal Mile

From 268$

Centrally located 750 metres from the landscaped Princes Street Gardens, The Inn On Mile Edinburgh features rooms with views of the garden. A lounge bar as well as a large flat-screen TV, a bar and entertainment activities can be enjoyed at the venue, boasting the setting next to Calton Hill.

Situated in Old Town district, the inn is set 0.5 km from Royal Mile. The accommodation is 1 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The Inn On Mile lies in vicinity of the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral".

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8.9
Excellent
625 Reviews

The Roseate Edinburgh - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World

📍 4 West Coates

From 195$

Featuring free private parking and a golf course, The Dunstane Houses Hotel is set 2.4 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" in Edinburgh. Set about 13 minutes' stroll of BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, it is an intimate accommodation to stay in Haymarket district of the city.

The venue is within 2.4 km to the landscaped Princes Street Gardens. The city centre lies within 3 km of the hotel. This boutique property is located close to Pentland Hills.

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7.4
Good
3041 Reviews

Malmaison Edinburgh

📍 1 Tower Place

From 112$

Featuring complimentary parking and a gym throughout the property, Malmaison Edinburgh Hotel is located about 10 minutes' drive from Royal Mile. Set 3.4 km from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, it is a stylish accommodation to stay in Leith district of the city.

Omni Centre is less than 2.4 km away. Attractions within walking distance include Edinburgh, Leith and Flux.

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Edinburgh Hotels for Romantic Getaway FAQ
What are the best Edinburgh hotels near Edinburgh airport?
There are more than 1746 reviews of our guests for 9 options not far from Edinburgh airport. Other top accommodations in this area include Doubletree By Hilton Airport and Premier Inn Newbridge - Apt. To see more airport hotels click here.
What are the top places in Edinburgh city centre?
There are 27 hotels and other accommodations in Edinburgh city centre to choose from. Cheval The Grand rated 7.8/10 is the best hotel with concierge service, cots and a Jacuzzi, located 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. Holyrood Aparthotel with rating 8.4/10 and Cairn Hotel & Apartments rated 7.4/10 are other favourite hotels in the area. To see more central hotels click here.
What are the greatest places to stay in Broughton district, Edinburgh?
More than 11 properties are situated in Broughton district. One of the best hotels is Ardenlee Guest House with rating 7.6/10. Offering housekeeping and ironing on site, this property is a 20-minute walk from The Scotch Whisky Experience. Fraoch House is a hotel with rating 9.0/10 at the cost of 128US$ per one night. To see more hotels in this area go here.

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