Best Edinburgh Hotels For Families With Kids

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

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8.6 / 10

(10482 Reviews)

From 337$
The Scholar Hotel

8.9 / 10

(3083 Reviews)

From 399$
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

8.6 / 10

(4957 Reviews)

From 217$
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo By Ihg

7.9 / 10

(5502 Reviews)

From 172$
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport By Ihg

8.1 / 10

(5711 Reviews)

From 83$

When travelling with young children, one of the most important decisions you will make is where to stay. Hotels can range from family-friendly to places that are not at all suited for kids. Here are a few reasons why you should choose a family hotel when visiting Edinburgh with your kids.

Family hotels offer more than just a place to sleep. They typically have areas where kids can play, as well as child-friendly amenities like cribs and high chairs. This makes it easier for parents to relax and enjoy their vacation.

Family hotels are often located in convenient locations, close to attractions and major transportation hubs. This makes it easy to get around town and see all that Edinburgh has to offer.

Many family hotels offer discounts for kids. This can help save you money on your vacation.

Family hotels typically have staff who are experienced in dealing with kids. They can provide useful tips on things to do in the area and can help to make your stay more enjoyable.

Best Kid Friendly Hotels Edinburgh

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh The Scholar Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo By Ihg Family Hotels Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport By Ihg Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel Apex Grassmarket Hotel Family Friendly Hotels Edinburgh with Swimming Pool Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg Four Points Flex By Sheraton Edinburgh Grassmarket Hotel

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8.6
Excellent
10482 Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

📍 43 Jeffrey Street

From 337$

Just off John Knox House Local History Museum in Edinburgh, the smoke free accommodation is set about 8 minutes' walk from Calton Hill. Attractions in the area also include Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum, set nearly 12 minutes' walk from this Edinburgh hotel.

Royal Yacht Britannia is within 3.2 km away.

For your safety, these spacious rooms are appointed with smoke detectors and an electronic key card. Offering amenities such as a hairdryer and bath sheets, the private bathrooms have a separate toilet.

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8.9
Excellent
3083 Reviews

The Scholar Hotel

📍 18 Holyrood Park Road

From 399$

The smoke-free accommodation is located in Newington district, just steps from a landscaped park and a bistro. A 20-minute walk from the smoke free hotel will get you to the heart of Edinburgh.

This luxury property is located close to Holyrood Park.

Along with tea and coffee making facilities, these bright units offer complimentary WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your comfort. Providing a separate toilet, the bathrooms are appointed with hairdryers and dressing gowns. Some units also have views of the garden.

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8.6
Excellent
4957 Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

📍 80 High Street The Royal Mile

From 217$

The 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is at 0.5 km distance from the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums, approximately 5 minutes' stroll to The Real Mary King's Close. A 5-minute walk from this hotel will get you to the heart of Edinburgh.

The accommodation is placed in 10 minutes' ride from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, while Bus Station is approximately a 10-minute walk away.

Furnished with a sofa set, some of the 238 rooms feature an extra bed and air conditioning along with a satellite TV. They have comfortable interior. The ample private bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.

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7.9
Very good
5502 Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo By Ihg

📍 132 Corstorphine Road

From 172$

Take advantage of the property ’s convenient location in the business district of Edinburgh. The hotel overlooks Pentland Hills and is a short walk from Drill.

BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium is 6 km away.

This Edinburgh hotel welcomes guests to 303 smoke-free rooms. Some of them come with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with tea/coffee making equipment. They are outfitted with welcoming decor. Providing a shower, the bathrooms also have dressing gowns and slippers. Certain units overlook the hills.

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8.1
Very good
5711 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport By Ihg

📍 101 Ingliston Rd,

From 83$

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport, An Ihg Hotel is within 10 minutes' ride from the 15th-century Dundas Castle.

The inn is situated within 7 km away from the 82 - acre non - profit zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo".

Some of the 97 spacious rooms are equipped with black-out curtains and climate control, and entertainment amenities like free wireless internet and a cable flat-screen. They come with a bathtub and a sink together with amenities like a hairdryer and towels.

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Hotels in Edinburgh

Airport nearby ✈️ Dundee, Edinburgh
Average price 💰 385$
Hotels in Edinburgh 🏨 2503
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 82559
Landmarks nearby 📍 Saint Mary's Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Dean Village, University of Edinburgh, The Real Mary King's Close
Hotel with a view 🔍 Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Family Hotel 👪 The Scholar Hotel
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

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8.7
Excellent
3435 Reviews

Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel

📍 61 Grassmarket

From 122$

The property puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute ride from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The 4-star hotel is very close to The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church and around a 17-minute walk of Calton Hill.

The famous the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" is found nearby.

Some stylish rooms feature separate bathrooms.

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8.5
Very good
3239 Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

📍 31-35 Grassmarket

From 190$

Steps away from Royal Mile, the property is located in the very heart of Edinburgh. A 5-minute walk separates The Scotch Whisky Experience from this stylish hotel.

You will reach the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse within a 25-minute walk.

Providing a separate toilet, the bathrooms are appointed with a hairdryer and a shower cap.

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8.1
Very good
5892 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg

📍 Picardy Place

From 269$

In the heart of Edinburgh, about 13 minutes' stroll to The Real Mary King's Close, the traditional property is situated in New Town district, close to Sherlock Holmes Statue. The environmentally friendly hotel is also located 19 minutes' stroll of the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens".

A 5-minute drive takes you to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Some of the 186 non-smoking rooms at this Edinburgh hotel are furnished with a sofa set, and appointed with coffee/tea making equipment. The units are designed in a great manner.

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8.2
Very good
8786 Reviews

Four Points Flex By Sheraton Edinburgh

📍 25-33 Shandwick Place

From 100$

The property is placed in Haymarket district, approximately 15 minutes' walk to Royal Mile. A short distance to an underground station enables you to get to the grand townhouse "Georgian House" in no time.

You can easily find the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" 15 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Some of the 114 smoke-free rooms at Cityroomz Edinburgh are furnished with a sofa set and a writing desk, and appointed with coffee/tea making facilities. A bathtub and a walk-in shower together with amenities like hairdryers and towels are also at guests' disposal.

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8.2
Very good
2477 Reviews

Grassmarket Hotel

📍 94-96 Grassmarket

From 81$

The property is set in a vibrant area, near a train station and close to The Real Mary King's Close. Museum of Childhood is in a 10-minute walk from this smoke free hotel and Edinburgh airport is 15 km away.

A 16-minute stroll takes you to Calton Hill.

Along with tea/coffee making equipment, the rooms are furnished with a work desk. The modern private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and towels.

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9.5
Excellent
509 Reviews

Albyn Townhouse Hotel

📍 16 Hartington Gardens

From 113$

The smoke-free accommodation is set in Bruntsfield district, a 25-minute walk from Royal Mile. The hotel is close to the city's residential area and Curiouser.

3.2 km to also takes you to BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium.

This Edinburgh hotel comprises 8 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making equipment. The nice touches include a stone fireplace together with a sofa set and a writing desk. The private bathrooms are fitted with a shower.

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Best Edinburgh Hotels For Families With Kids FAQ
What are the most favoured Edinburgh hotels close to Edinburgh airport?
There are more than 2164 reviews of our guests for 9 options not far from Edinburgh airport. Doubletree By Hilton Airport rated 8.6/10 from 73US$ per night is the best hotel with an indoor swimming pool, a golf course and 24-hour room service, located 0.6 km from the airport. To see more airport hotels click here.
What are the finest hotels in Edinburgh city centre?
There are 34 hotels and other accommodations in Edinburgh city centre to choose from. Our guests like Apex Grassmarket Hotel rated 8.6/10. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool and concierge service, it's set 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. Motel One-Royal, Halcyon House and Rabble are also suitable for your pleasant stay. Click here to see more central hotels.
What are the best hotels in Broughton district?
There are more than 14 places to stay in Broughton district. One of the finest options in Broughton district is Mayfair Guest House for 54US$ per night, located 2.1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Another top accommodation is Ben Cruachan Guest House at the cost of 134US$ per night, which can offer a picnic area and ironing on site. Fraoch House is a hotel with rating 8.8/10 at the cost of 128US$ per one night. To see more hotels in this area go here.
Which budget hotels in Edinburgh are the best?
There are more than 70 top budget properties in Edinburgh. Premier Inn Central rated 8.6/10 is one of the best Edinburgh cheap properties from 39US$ per night. It features café on site. Also Thistle Hotel is a good choice with rating 8.6/10 at the cost of 1079US$ per night. Point A Hotel Haymarket, Britannia Hotel and The White Lady Wetherspoon are other popular cheap hotels. To see more cheap hotels go here.
What are the top 5-star hotels in Edinburgh?
Tubehotels.com recommends you more than 5 5-star options to stay in Edinburgh. The best one is The Chester Residence rated 8.8/10 at the cost of 251US$ per night with concierge service, 24-hour front desk assistance and laundry. Other suitable hotels are Royal Mile Balconies By The Castle, 23 Mayfield and Six Brunton Place Guest House. To see more favoured 5-star hotels click here.
What are the finest boutique hotels in Edinburgh?
For guests searching for a modern hotel in Edinburgh, tubehotels.com has more than 9 boutique options. One of the finest boutique hotels is Residence Inn By Marriott rated 8.6/10 at the cost of 275US$ per night. Another popular 4-star stylish accommodation is Angels Share Hotel rated 8.6/10 with 24-hour security service, housekeeping and room services on site. 24 Royal Terrace with rating 8.6/10: a 4-star property for 193US$ per night. Go here to see more elegant hotels.
What are the top Edinburgh hotels for couples?
According to tubehotels.com travel data, there are 88 deals for couples. Other top options are Culane House Hotel - B&B, Travelodge Airport and 16 Pilrig Guest House. For more romantic deals go here.

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