Edinburgh Small Luxury Hotels
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Discover Edinburgh through the intimate comfort of Small Luxury Hotels, where historic stone facades and refined interiors blend with attentive service—perfect bases for exploring the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and the Georgian elegance of New Town. For the best experience, choose Old Town addresses for atmosphere and proximity to landmarks or New Town for quieter streets and boutique shopping, and look for hotels offering curated local experiences, seasonal packages, and in-house dining to maximize value and authenticity.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Edinburgh
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh offers a lively, centrally located stay with free bikes, a terrace, an on-site restaurant and bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi; roughly 200 metres from the Royal Mile and under 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, the hotel also provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. - Central location (≈200 m to Royal Mile) - Free bikes for guests - On-site restaurant and bar - Free Wi‑Fi and room service - 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Ocean Mist Leith

Ocean Mist Leith is a non-smoking hotel in Edinburgh located under 1 km from the Royal Yacht Britannia and about 2.6 km from Edinburgh Playhouse, with Edinburgh Waverley station 3.2 km away, the Royal Mile 3.6 km away and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 4.3 km away; the property offers express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, a bar and free WiFi throughout. - Close to Royal Yacht Britannia (<1 km) - Free WiFi throughout - Express check-in and check-out - Allergy-free rooms and non-smoking property - Terrace and on-site bar
Downtown Edinburgh Hotels with Balcony
The Witchery by the Castle

The Witchery by the Castle in Edinburgh offers nine individually designed opulent suites steeped in gothic glamour, featuring large oak four-poster beds, velvet-lined walls, red and gold décor, walk-in dressing rooms, love seats and tapestries; many rooms overlook the Royal Mile or Old Town and include separate seating areas and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths. Guests receive an indulgent breakfast hamper in-room each morning or may choose a cooked breakfast in the restaurant at no extra cost, while the on-site restaurant presents fine Scottish dishes in equally decadent surroundings. The property’s seductive style has attracted attention from The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller and is popular with celebrity guests. - Distinctive, opulent suites with gothic character - Prime Royal Mile/Old Town location - In-room breakfast hamper or cooked breakfast included - Spacious bathrooms with free-standing silver baths - Renowned restaurant and strong press/celebrity acclaim
Malmaison Edinburgh City

Opened in September 2019 and located in the heart of Edinburgh, Malmaison Edinburgh City is a 4-star, non-smoking hotel offering air-conditioned rooms with desks, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, wardrobes, kettles, bed linen and towels; the property features a restaurant, bar, free WiFi, room service and a 24-hour front desk, and serves Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfasts. Conveniently set about 600 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station and roughly 9 km from Edinburgh Airport, the hotel sits close to attractions such as the Edinburgh Playhouse, the Royal Mile and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. - Central location near Waverley station and major attractions - Modern rooms with air conditioning and in-room amenities - On-site restaurant, bar and 24-hour front desk - Free WiFi and room service - Breakfast options: Full English/Irish or vegetarian
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Edinburgh Hotels with Private Balcony
No. 11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Located in the vibrant Grassmarket, Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers luxurious rooms with widescreen TVs, en suite showers with complimentary luxury toiletries, tea/coffee facilities and bottled water, plus free WiFi; on-site leisure amenities include a sauna, a swimming pool and Technogym fitness equipment, and the award-winning Metro Bar & Brasserie serves seasonally rotating menus. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, 600 metres from the Royal Mile and 550 metres from the National Museum of Scotland, while Edinburgh Airport is about a 25-minute drive. - Central Grassmarket location near major attractions - Leisure facilities: pool, sauna and Technogym gym - Award-winning Metro Bar & Brasserie with seasonal menus - Free WiFi and well-equipped rooms (TV, tea/coffee, luxury toiletries) - Approximately 25-minute drive to Edinburgh Airport
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh’s vibrant city centre just 200 metres from the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and a five-minute walk from Princes Street and St Andrew’s Square, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh offers stylish, contemporary rooms with work areas, flat-screen satellite TVs, media hubs, air conditioning and bathrooms with rainfall showers, integrated speakers and Aveda toiletries; the hotel features a fitness centre and free WiFi, breakfast is served in The Turquoise Thistle with continental and a‑la‑carte dishes cooked to order using local produce, a bar showcases a curated “Wee Dram” whisky selection alongside craft beers and soft drinks, parking is available nearby on request, and Edinburgh Castle is within a 15‑minute walk. - Central location near Playhouse, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle - Contemporary rooms with work areas, media hub and rainfall showers - Fitness centre and complimentary WiFi - Breakfast with local produce at The Turquoise Thistle - Bar with curated whisky selection and craft beers
Melville Castle Hotel

Prestonfield House

Prestonfield House is a luxurious 5-star retreat about 3 km from the Royal Mile, set amid gardens and a golf course and centered on a fine-dining experience at Rhubarb Restaurant, which serves excellent Scottish cuisine and traditional afternoon teas; romantic, stylish rooms feature antique furnishings, free Wi‑Fi, plasma TVs, stocked minibars and views over the gardens and parkland, while terraces, the drawing room and extensive grounds provide relaxed, beautiful places to unwind, and practical conveniences include free parking and a bus stop to the city centre a five-minute walk away. - Excellent restaurant (Rhubarb) and traditional afternoon tea - Romantic, characterful rooms with garden or parkland views - Beautiful terraces, drawing room and extensive gardens - Free parking and easy bus link to city centre (5-minute walk) - Complimentary Wi‑Fi and well-stocked minibars