Top Boutique Hotels in Midlothian (2026)

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh features a fitness center, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is a 3-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close, and within a few steps of the city center. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Every room comes with a private bathroom and a hairdryer, and certain units at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 5.6 miles from Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

- "Amazing style and "atmosphere" at this hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful, genuinely seemed like they wanted to help. Room was beautiful, well laid out, good mini bar, comfortable bed and amazing view (castle view room). Location is even better than the hotel itself. Walk out the door and right to the main old town area attractions. One thing to note, TAKE A TAXI if arriving from the train station. We say it was a short distance and decided to walk it with our suitcases, which lead to us lugging out bags up countless staircases. Taxi back to the station at the end of the trip was only $5.....So just take the taxi haha."

The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features. Lavishly furnished suites display gothic touches, with large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls and flamboyant red and gold décor indicative of the style. There are separate seating areas and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths. Each of The Witchery’s 9 suites is different, but walk-in dressing rooms, love seats and tapestries set the tone. Some rooms overlook Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, looking down towards Princes Street, or across to the old town. An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or guests can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost. The Witchery’s seductive glamor has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings.

- "Everything was truly amazing 100%" - "This place was amazing." - "Most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in" - "It’s amazing to stay in a turret right next to the castle. I felt like a princess! And how lovely to have breakfast brought up in a basket!" - "It was stunning!" - "Old world castle luxury" - "Lovely atmosphere" - "The Armoury is like an entire apartment with everything one can wish for. There is a coffee machine and new bottles of water delivered every day. Breakfast is in the restaurant or can be delivered to the room. The bathroom has underfloor heating. The location is great right next to the Castle and the Royal Mile."

Located in the city center, Fraser Suites Edinburgh serviced apartments offer spacious and furnished rooms and suites that are perfect for both short and long stays. Equipped with convenient laundry services, a gym, and various rooms options, the apartments are an ideal alternative to a hotel stay in Edinburgh city center for both business and leisure travelers. The Edinburgh aparthotel’s sandstone Victorian facade is a landmark in the famous Old Town district, just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle and located just off the Royal Mile on St Giles’ Street. History comes alive at Fraser Suites Edinburgh, with its comfortable boutique serviced apartments in the city center, housed in a beautifully conserved 130-year-old building that epitomizes the rich heritage of the Scottish capital. The comfortable apartments at Fraser Suites Edinburgh combine Victorian charm with contemporary interiors and modern conveniences. Each of its 75 elegant fully serviced apartments in Edinburgh offers exclusivity and the comforts of home right in the Scottish capital

- "excellent location. very comfortable bed. great view overlooking The Mound and very polite professional staff. I liked the fact there is a 24hr reception desk and the front door is locked from early evening and guests access it with their room keys. I was staying with my husband but recently recommended here to a face group page for solo female travellers as it’s central location and 24hr reception desk along with the room facilities makes it a safe and comfortable choice."

Cozy, convenient and super chic, the 4-star Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has rooms with extraordinary views and is designed for special stays. The hotel sits at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, just off the must-see Royal Mile and within walking distance of Lothian Road and Princes Street. Featuring newly revamped stylish bedrooms and spacious suites with free Wi-Fi and access to fabulous leisure facilities just next door, an Apex adventure awaits. Designed with you in mind, find yourself living in luxury in these spacious rooms and suites. With a comfy bed and spacious en suite, enjoy taking a bath or shower with Antipodes organic toiletries, helping you to stay green while you stay clean. The flat screen TV will keep you entertained and the mini fridge and air conditioning ensure things can be kept fresh. Plus, the Castle View Suites even have Nespresso Coffee machines to make you feel right at home. Cots and highchairs are available on request. Since sharing is caring, guests can use the leisure facilities in the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, just next door. With weights, resistance apparatus, cardio machines, and a swimming pool, treat yourself to some tranquil time.

- "The size of the room, comfort of the room and the facilities and extras that were on offer were exceptional and very lovely. Great break away and the food was excellent." - "The staff were lovely, it was very central for everything we needed and the room was lovely!" - "All excellent" - "The breakfast was wonderful. Everyone was so nice and accommodating to our needs. The decor of the hotel was very charming. We sat by the fire chatting and making new friends. A lovely experience."

In a central location in Edinburgh, a 2-minute walk from Waverley train station and a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town Chambers has modern, luxury apartments with free Wi-Fi. The apartments at The Old Town Chambers range in size and each features an open plan full kitchen, a dining and living area, smart flat-screen TV, luxury bathrooms, and free toiletries. Some luxury apartments also have balconies with scenic city views, a cinema TV system, and Bose sound system. Conveniently located on the Royal Mile, The Old Town Chambers apartments provide easy access to a wide selection of shops, restaurants, and bars in the center of Edinburgh.

- "In a fantastic location on the Royal Mile, amenities were exceptional, staff were lovely and helpful. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to be immersed in Edinburgh." - "Lovely spacious apartment, brilliant location and staff so helpful." - "Perfect! Perfect location, apartment was amazing didn’t want to leave. xx" - "Everything it was a perfect room." - "Location was amazing on the royal mile" - "All good. Aircon worked very well" - "Location was excellent. Right on the Royal Mile so very central. Hotel facilities were exceptional. Every staff member we encountered was very friendly, professional and helpful. The bar and restaurant were fabulous. Would absolutely stay here again."

In the vibrant Grassmarket area, the Apex Grassmarket Hotel has a sauna, a pool, a gym, an award-winning restaurant, and free WiFi for guests to enjoy. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are 15 minutes’ walk away. The leisure facilities at Apex Grassmarket Hotel include Technogym fitness equipment and a swimming pool. Metro Bar & Brasserie offers seasonally rotating menus. Each luxurious room has a widescreen TV, an private bathroom with shower and free luxury toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities and bottled water. The Royal Mile is 1969 feet from the property, and the National Museum of Scotland is 1804 feet away. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive from the Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

- "The location is perfect, stunning view of the castle" - "Beautiful interior, clean, sleek and lets loads of natural light in" - "Clean hotel room and hotel staff very friendly" - "Staff is amazing, beautiful view of the castle, comfortable rooms. Breakfast was delicious!" - "Location and staff were very helpful and friendly." - "Very central" - "Great location opposite pubs and restaurants. Lovely view of the castle. Very central for all attractions. Breakfast choice was plentiful and very well presented. Hotel was spotless and all the staff very friendly."

Unique and very chic, Le Monde is just 325 ft from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station. It has luxury themed rooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a lively nightclub. Impressive rooms are themed after cities around the world, each with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and DVD/CD player. Luxury bathrooms have Temple Spa toiletries and rainfall showers. Each of Le Monde’s sleek and stylish bars serves high-quality cuisine, from freshly baked breakfast pastries to evening brasserie dining and drinks. Guests of the hotel are invited to skip the queues and enter Shanghai Nightclub for free. This 4-star hotel is on exclusive George Street, with restaurants and bars on the doorstep. Edinburgh Castle or the luxury shops at Multrees Walk are both less than a 10-minute walk away.

- "It was a stunning hotel with such friendly staff" - "The room was fantastic and very comfortable. I got one of the best nights of sleep on my trip, and enjoyed the design touches and amenities." - "All the rooms were different . The staff were very nice and helpful" - "Breakfast was lovely and such good value the staff were so welcoming too" - "Great location. The staff were exceptional-very attentive and helpful" - "Great location, very comfortable beds, nice staff."

Located in the center of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline. The hotel features a rooftop lounge and each room features free high-speed WiFi. The hotel is around 2297 feet from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 0.6 mi from Edinburgh Castle and 0.7 mi from National Museum of Scotland. The accommodations provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Each boutique-style room features locally made fabrics, locally curated artwork and a locally roasted coffee blend alongside bespoke design furniture. Each comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms have city views, while all feature Chromecast and Apple TV. The rooftop Champagne lounge Nor’ Loft serving breakfast, small plates and drinks with stunning panoramic city views. Edinburgh Playhouse is 0.7 mi from Market Street hotel, while University of Edinburgh is 0.9 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9.9 mi from the property.

- "Everything. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. Great location. Great Champagne bar. Greeting with complimentary drink." - "The property was all we expected. The price matched the lovely room and it’s amenities" - "Amazing location across the street from the train station and one block from High Street" - "Very nice the champagne at check-in! Very nice employees!" - "The breakfast was great, the rooms were modern and clean. The location could not have been better. The stay was more luxurious than I had expected. The staff were lovely and the check in process was easy. Very accessible to public transport links, notably the train station."