Edinburgh offers a compelling selection of 4-star hotels that blend luxury and comfort with unique Scottish charm. These establishments cater to travelers looking for quality accommodation while exploring the rich history and culture of the capital city. Many 4-star hotels in Edinburgh are strategically located, providing easy access to top attractions, dining, and entertainment options. Whether seeking a historic ambiance or modern amenities, visitors have a variety of choices to suit their needs and preferences.
Edinburgh Accommodation lists:
Best 4 Star Hotels in Edinburgh
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Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel
The Apex City Of welcomes guests to 119 en suite rooms. Some of them come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet along with a mini-fridge-bar and a coffee machine. They are also decorated with an elegant furniture. Fitted with a shower and a raised toilet, the ample bathrooms offer hair dryers and bathrobes.
This hotel is in the historical centre of Edinburgh, in the immediate vicinity of an international restaurant, a park, and nightclubs. The deluxe hotel is 9 minutes' stroll from Edinburgh Old Town and close to the art museum "Scottish National Gallery".
The property is located near shops and a department store in the old part of Edinburgh. The prime location of the 4-star Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel offers proximity to The Writers' Museum, which is merely a 5-minute stroll away.
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Furnished with a sofa and a work desk, some of the 169 rooms feature individual climate control and an iron with ironing board along with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are outfitted with luxurious decor. Featuring a hairdryer and shower caps, the private bathrooms are also equipped with a sauna and a power shower. Some rooms open up to the city.
The accommodation is ideally located just a short walk from Grassmarket, right in the historical centre of Edinburgh. The good old-fashioned Cameo Cinema is only a few minutes from the hotel, while West Port bus stop is 5 minutes' walk away.
The Real Mary King's Close lies an 8-minute walk away, and shops and a department store area near this Edinburgh property. Apex Grassmarket Hotel is also 18 minutes' stroll from Calton Hill.
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
The accommodation welcomes guests to 186 non-smoking rooms. Some of them come with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee/tea making equipment. They are outfitted with spacious decor. The private bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. The hotel also offers a maison de vacances with a kitchen including a microwave, a dishwasher, and coffee and tea making equipment.
Ideally located at a distance of 1.1 km from the ruined Holyrood Abbey, the modern property is just a short drive from Calton Hill. The eco-friendly Leonardo Royal Hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of City Art Centre and 100 km from Dundee airport.
The accommodation is also within walking distance of Holyrood Park. The best historical sights to visit here include the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", situated not so far from Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh.
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Holyrood Aparthotel
Furnished with a writing desk, the 38 rooms also include such conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea makers. They have wooden floor and elegant furniture. Equipped with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the modern bathrooms have hairdryers and bath sheets.
The aparthotel boasts a unique location just a stroll from a train station and at a moderate distance from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. Arthur's Seat hike is around 5 minutes' drive away, while People's Story Museum is within 5 minutes' walk of this wonderful hotel.
Visit Joe Muir's Pond, approximately 5 minutes by car from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. There is the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" merely 1.4 km away, and Edinburgh bus station is within walking distance of Holyrood Aparthotel.
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Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield
Some of the smoke-free rooms feature free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a coffee maker. They are furnished with king-size beds along with a sofa set and a work desk. The private bathrooms are appointed with a sauna and a shower, and such comforts as hairdryers and toiletries. Here you'll also find views of Pentland Hills.
Nestled in the Murrayfield district, the hotel is close to hills. Cramond Village is around a 10-minute ride from this 4-star hotel and Edinburgh airport is 10 km away.
The property is also within close proximity of Seven Hills. The Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" is about a 15-minute drive from Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield hotel.
Hotels in Edinburgh
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Apex Grassmarket Hotel |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh |
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo By Ihg
The property welcomes guests to 303 non-smoking rooms. Some of them come with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a coffee machine and a mini-bar. They are furnished with welcoming decor. Offering a sauna and a spa bath, the bathrooms are fitted with toiletries and dressing gowns. Here you'll also find views of Pentland Hills.
The smoke-free property, located in a business area, is at a distance of 4.4 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Gorgie City Farm is just near the environmentally friendly Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, An Ihg, while Drill and the large parkland Edinburgh Zoo are both nearby.
The green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" is a 10-minute drive from the accommodation.
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The Knight Residence By Mansley
This Edinburgh property features 33 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea makers. They are furnished with sofa beds along with a sofa set and a work desk. Featuring amenities such as a hair dryer and a shower cap, the private bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower.
The luxury property is near a train station and within walking distance of Royal Mile. This Edinburgh hotel provides history lovers with proximity to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" (0.8 km) and the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" (2.2 km).
The accommodation is situated a 10-minute ride from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, while Edinburgh bus station lies a mere 10 minutes' walk away.
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Courtyard By Marriott Edinburgh Hotel
Some of the 240 smoke-free rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a wardrobe, and appointed with a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making machines. They have a spacious interior. For more comfort, guest toiletries and dressing gowns, along with a shower and a lowered sink, are provided.
The 4-star property is near a palace and a theatre, and merely 1.3 km from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. Places of worship to visit at a moderate distance from the modern hotel include the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral".
This Georgian-style accommodation is also at a medium distance from Calton Hill. Along with other cultural attractions the 200-foot spire "Scott Monument" is nestled 11 minutes on foot from Courtyard By Marriott Edinburgh Hotel.
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Yotel Edinburgh
Some of the 336 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa and a writing desk, and appointed with coffee/tea makers. Guests can also use a shower and an emergency cord, along with such amenities as guest toiletries. You can enjoy views of the city.
Centrally located just 0.6 km from Edinburgh Gin Distillery, the accommodation is within walking distance of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The Yotel Edinburgh provides history lovers with proximity to the massive Castle Rock (0.7 km) and the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" (2.3 km).
The nearby notable religious buildings include the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", a 19-minute walk from this Edinburgh property.
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Facing the hills, some of the 234 rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet, and such essentials as an iron with ironing board, an extra bed, and central heating. They are appointed with a work desk, and also feature coffee/tea making facilities. For more comfort, free toiletries and bathrobes, along with a sauna and a roll-in shower, are provided.
Situated in the very heart of Edinburgh, in a shopping area, the modern property is nearly a 5-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close. The nearby places of worship include The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church (600 metres) and the ruined Holyrood Abbey (1.2 km).
There is Arthur's Seat hike 10 minutes away by car, and Edinburgh bus station is within walking distance of the hotel.
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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh By Ihg
Overlooking the sea, some rooms at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, An Ihg Hotel feature a stone fireplace furnished with a wardrobe and a sofa set. Guests will appreciate individual climate control and central heating, and relax with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. The private bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and towels.
Thanks to its central location, the residential accommodation is in the heart of Edinburgh, nearly a 5-minute ride from Calton Hill. The boutique-style Indigo Edinburgh, An Ihg is close to bars and restaurants, and close to the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse".
The smoke-free property is situated within 5 minutes' drive of the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens", while Edinburgh bus station lies approximately 500 metres away.