Best Boutique Hotels in Edinburgh

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.

- "Magical" - "Really sets the scene for the history of the city." - "Incredible, Unique Experience" - "Step back in history and live like royalty right next to Edinburgh castle!" - "Maximalist, luxurious, indulgent!" - "Opulence and luxury" - "Would definitely come back" - "Breathtaking luxury in the heart of Edinburgh" - "Excellent, would definitely recommend this hote." - "An amazing experience in a boutique hotel at the very heart of Edinburgh’s history coupled with a fine dining restaurant"

This luxurious 5-star retreat has a fine-dining restaurant and romantic bedrooms about 1.9 mi from the Royal Mile. Prestonfield is surrounded by gardens and a golf course. Busses to the city center are a 5-minute walk away. Parking is free. Each stylish room at Prestonfield House has antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, a stocked mini-bar and views of the gardens and parkland. Rhubarb Restaurant serves excellent Scottish cuisine and traditional afternoon teas. The terraces, drawing room and gardens are relaxed, beautiful places to unwind.

- "We highly recommend Prestonfield House, and hope to come back!" - "Luxurious Edinburgh with space and a whisky room." - "A really special getaway." - "Once in a lifetime experience!" - "Beautiful house and amazing staff. A few things we didn’t like. Not sure we’d go back." - "An elegant and sumptuous Scottish experience" - "Great place to stay" - "Pleasant and enjoyable with excellent friendly staff" - "Nice experience"

Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant. It is a 10-minute walk from the Scott Monument in Edinburgh’s most popular shopping area and financial district. In Edinburgh's city center, the hotel on George Street has beautiful rooms with a flat-screen TV and Bluetooth speaker. Guests can also enjoy White Company toiletries and free WiFi. Tigerlily has a cocktail bar which also serves locally sourced meals, and guests receive free entry to Coco Boho nightclub and bar, downstairs. The surrounding New Town district is filled with cocktail bars and smart restaurants. Tigerlily Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station and 20 minutes' drive from Edinburgh Airport. It is a picturesque walk through Prince’s Street Gardens to Edinburgh Castle, just 15 minutes away.

- "Fun" - "Beautiful hotel with amazing staff" - "Felt like we stayed in a really fancy hotel and we were treated very well." - "Wonderful experience." - "Unplanned visit" - "Another very enjoyable stay at Tigerlily." - "First time staying here, we will definitely return" - "One of the best finds ever!" - "Very happy, been before and will come again." - "Great location, nice hotel with amazing bar and restaurant options !"

The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar. It is located on the West End of Princes Street, with views of Edinburgh Castle. The Rutland is between Edinburgh's shopping and financial districts. The Scott Monument is a 15-minute walk away, and the EICC can be reached in under 10 minutes’ walk. Each unique room is chic and elegant. In-room treats include free Wi-Fi, a surround sound system, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes and GHD hair stylers. Guests can also enjoy homemade shortbread, real coffee and designer teas. A choice of cinemas and theaters can be reached in under 10 minutes on foot. It is also just 15 minutes’ walk through Prince’s Street Gardens to reach Edinburgh Castle.

- "Unreal!" - "Amazing" - "A comfortable city getaway in the heart of Edinburgh" - "Delightful" - "One of the best short trips we have had. The accommodation was beautifully presented, the staff were amazing and the loc" - "Perfect location, amazing staff and well maintained facilities." - "Excellent location, spacious clean 2 bed apartment." - "Cozy luxury" - "Lovely comfortable stay. Very spacious room, nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. Loved the L little luxury touches,"

Offering stylish bedrooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, The Roseate Edinburgh is set over 2 Victorian townhouses, on opposite sides of the road, in Edinburgh's West End. This recently awarded 5-star property is located within 550 yards of Haymarket Railway Station and 15 minutes’ walk from central Edinburgh. The rooms offer free WiFi and private parking is available. The Roseate Edinburgh was built in 1852 and still has many original features, including open fireplaces. The individually decorated bedrooms have Egyptian cotton bed linen, an LCD flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee trays with home-made shortbread and private bathrooms with free toiletries. The Suites include features such as 4-poster beds, freestanding copper roll-top baths in the bedroom, or sweeping views over the Edinburgh cityscape. The Dunstane Restaurant and Bar hosts all-day dining and daily afternoon tea, as well as gin and whiskey tastings. It serves a great selection of ales from some of Scotland’s micro-brewers and has over 100 types of whiskeys and over 30 different craft gins. It also has a food menu with local, seasonal Scottish produce. Edinburgh Airport can be reached after a 15-minute drive. There is also a bus stop opposite the property, which provides bus links to the airport and the city center. All Rooms & Suites prefixed with ‘House’ are located in The House Building. 35 elegantly designed, luxurious rooms with handcrafted beds and fine linen, 17 in the Roseate building and 18 in the Roseate House building.

- "a gem in Edinburgh" - "Great hotel with a particularly great breakfast." - "Lovely small character hotel. Spacious and comfortable rooms, friendly staff and a lovely breakfast." - "Fantabulous experience ! Delicious food, excellent of Whiskey and. Wine. And beer .. and the staff made it feel lik" - "Excellent hotel excellent experience" - "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay" - "Loved it !" - "Very charming hotel."

Located in central Edinburgh at the foot of Calton Hill, 24 Royal Terrace is nestled among the grand Georgian townhouses of a UNESCO Heritage site. Royal Terrace, a quiet cobbled street, is just a short walk from the buzz of the city. This stylish boutique hotel, has the added touch of the owner’s ever-changing art collection and a dedicated Whiskey bar, serving rare and unique scotch malt Whiskey and adding a new chapter to Royal Terrace's history as "Whiskey Row". Due to the nature of a grade A listed building, each of the 14 rooms are accessed by stairs and there is no elevator at the property. Each room is delicately furnished with premium cotton linen and luxurious bathrobes. The in-room technology offers Smart-TVs with on-demand streaming, an HD soundbar, Apple Airplay and free high-speed WiFi throughout. After a day of exploring, guests can unwind in the hotel's Bar and Garden which offer delicious signature cocktails, wines, beers and snacks. New in 2024: "Towser's Lounge", the hotel's dedicated Whiskey lounge with over 200 scotch whiskeys, hosts tastings most days as well as whiskeys by the dram and flights. The Edinburgh Playhouse is 0.4 miles away, the Omni Center is 1640 feet from 24 Royal Terrace, and Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is a 14-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, which is easily accessible via the Tram. The nearest Tram stop is on York Place, is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Alternatively by taxi or car, the journey would take around 30 minutes.

- "This hotel has changed my thinking about just how good hospitality can be. Amazing!!" - "Super friendly, clean and homely hotel" - "Excellent hotel with character art and nice people." - "This place was a sneaky highlight to a stay in the beautiful city of Edinburgh." - "Perfect place to stay, away from all the busy streets but near enough to walk to the centre of Edinburgh" - "The staff at 24 Royal Terrace are exceptional. They are to a person professional, friendly and go out of their way to ma"

Located on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh city center, The Inn on the Mile offers an alternative luxury hotel experience of staying in one of Edinburgh's most prestigious historic landmarks. Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station are 1312 feet away. Rooms at the hotel are located across three floors and accessed by stairs only. Included in all bedrooms are a large flat-screen TV, work desk with free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock with ceiling in-built speakers. Guests can enjoy full tea and coffee making facilities, which come with Scottish delicacies. All bedrooms come with GHD hair straighteners as standard. The bar looks out over the Royal Mile and has free Wi-Fi, wood paneling and an outdoor seating area. A full Scottish breakfast is available each morning and pub food is served daily. Limited room service is also available. It is a 5-minute walk from The Inn on the Mile to Edinburgh Castle, which overlooks the picturesque Princes Street Gardens. Waverley Train Station is only 2 minutes’ walk away and Edinburgh Airport can be accessed via the Airlink bus service which runs every 10 minutes from the airport to the city center.

- "Location is spot on short walk from train station" - "Memorable." - "Very relaxing" - "Definitely would go back." - "Excellent just what was needed." - "Great room, friendly staff and located in the midst of Fringe events." - "Amazing location for old town" - "Enjoyable and memorable." - "extremely comfortable room well heated and fabulous shower room" - "Enjoyed our stay" - "Exceptionnel location" - "OK experience could be better for the price you pay."

The Raeburn is set in the charming Stockbridge area of Edinburgh and within 20 minutes’ walk of Princes Street and the New Town. Housed in a beautiful Georgian property, this stylish hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. The Raeburn features modern design with attractive features including exposed stone walls, sash windows and tartan fabrics. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, a mini-bar and tea and coffee-making facilities. The Raeburn’s smart, brasserie-style restaurant offers British dishes prepared with local produce. You can enjoy a drink in the bar, where there is a fireplace and bespoke chairs, as well as a terrace with parasols. Edinburgh’s beautiful old town and the castle are within a 25-minute walk of the hotel. Waverley and Haymarket railway stations are within 1.5 miles of the Raeburn, offering regular connections to Glasgow and the rest of the UK.

- "Who’d a great stop over, would stay there again." - "Great weather during our stay so hotel location perfect for a short stroll to the city centre." - "Nice room but (mostly) poor service"

This magnificent Georgian townhouse features sumptuous rooms, each with a 42-inch plasma TV and slate bathroom. Among the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s New Town, it is 2625 feet from Princes Street. Individually designed with unique furnishings, the rooms at Nira Caledonia feature luxury goose feather beds and goose down pillows. Some offer large, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private garden, or a relaxing spa bath. Guests can enjoy breakfast in their room. The restaurant and bar, serves fresh cuisine with Scottish, and often organic, ingredients. The bar provides a range of over 25 Scotch whiskeys. The hotel has 5 floors and there is no elevator. There is no air conditioning in the hotel.

- "Nice hotel" - "It's was perfect for our stay thank you!" - "I would stay again!" - "A very enjoyable stay" - "Amazing." - "Had a great stay, will definitely be back." - "Perfect!" - "Fantastic" - "Perfect little hotel in central but quiet location." - "Good hotel, great personnel and spacious rooms" - "A little gem of a place" - "Very comfortable stay in the centre of Edinburgh. Location was very convenient and staff helpful"

Located in Edinburgh and with EICC reachable within 1.5 miles, The Lane Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Built in 19th century, this 4-star hotel is within 1.8 miles of Edinburgh Castle and 1.9 miles of National Museum of Scotland. The Real Mary King's Close is 2.1 miles away and University of Edinburgh is 2.1 miles from the hotel. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 2.2 miles from the hotel, while Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 2.3 miles from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.

- "Really wonderful stay at The Lane Hotel - would highly recommend!" - "We will have to return!" - "Super boutique hotel next door to the fabulous Canny Man’s pub - perfect!" - "Morningside gem." - "Edinburgh Christmas markets" - "Excellent!" - "They go above and beyond! Very welcoming…💗" - "Lovely Luxy Lane" - "Lovely cosy room with view of Edinburgh rooftops." - "Perfect in every way!" - "Excellent. Hopefully will make a return visit."

Black Ivy is just a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh city center and features a lively bar which overlooks the Bruntsfield Links park. The shopping precinct of St. James Center is only 1.3 miles from the the hotel. Free WiFi and an private bathroom are featured in each room at Black Ivy. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee services are also provided in every room. The property is a 9-minute walk from the Edinburgh International Conference Center, while Usher Hall and The University of Edinburgh can both be reached in a 15-minute walk. Guests can enjoy the boutique shops and cafes in the vicinity, or explore the historic Edinburgh Castle which is less than a mile away.

- "Fantastic hotel" - "Wonderful" - "Loved it. Fabulous place" - "Fantastic time. Great surroundings would definitely recommend." - "Very high standard accommodation at a reasonable rate." - "Lovely hotel!" - "Beautiful place, exceptional." - "If / when I return to Edinburgh, one of the reasons would be so I can stay at Black Ivy again." - "Black Ivy is a delight" - "Very beautiful and Christmassy. Would stay again!"

Located in Edinburgh, a 11-minute walk from Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal Hotel provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Royal Mile is 2.6 miles from the hotel and National Museum of Scotland is 2.9 miles away. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Fingal Hotel has certain rooms that include a balcony, and each room comes with an electric tea pot. Guest rooms feature a closet. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is served at the property. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 2.4 miles from the accommodation, while Edinburgh Playhouse is 2.5 miles away. Edinburgh Airport is 8.1 miles from the property.