Best Family Hotels in Edinburgh

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, Telephone, Air conditioning and Desk, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whiskey. With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio. With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodations in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

- "Effortlessly elegant, yet comfy and personalised." - "Beautiful historic hotel in every way in a beautiful historic city" - "Best hotel in Edinburgh period" - "Very nice!" - "Meeting Clients in an excellent environment" - "Very nice hotel with great location" - "Wonderful experience each time we go it gets better n better" - "I’ll be back in October when (hopefully) most tourists go home. And yes, I’m a tourist."

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,"

Set in a Victorian mansion in 55 acres of grounds, Norton House features a luxury spa, award-winning restaurant and boutique rooms with free internet. Edinburgh is a 20-minute drive, and Edinburgh Airport is 3 miles away. The 4-star bedrooms at Norton House Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh each have a modern bathroom with free toiletries and fluffy bathrobes. All rooms have a satellite TV/DVD player and a mini-bar. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room or hydrotherapy pool in the luxurious spa. The health club also has a swimming pool with feature fountains, a fully equipped gym and treatment rooms. The Brasserie offers traditional British cuisine, and The Glass Lounge serves classic cocktails and afternoon teas. Set in leafy grounds, Norton House Hotel is just off the junction of M8 and M9 motorways. Free on-site parking is available, and Edinburgh Castle can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Please note all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years of age and Children's swim times apply and differ during holiday time. Please contact the hotel for more information.

- "Great location, friendly professional staff" - "Great staff, lovely room , peaceful setting." - "Checked all the boxes for our last night in Scotland" - "Luxury and a real treat" - "Excellent hotel beautiful grounds bar and restaurant" - "Incredible property, and incredible staff." - "Comfort, amenities and elegance." - "The hotel and the city are fantastic!" - "Excellent hotel" - "A very short stay due to flight cancellations. However the sandwich we had in the evening was excellent and breakfast d"

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."

Boasting an enviable location in Edinburgh city center, the historic and chic InterContinental Edinburgh The George sits in the new town, close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It features elegant rooms, a selection of events spaces and meeting rooms (including the magnificent Kings Hall) and a well-equipped gym. This Grade II listed building with its distinctive facade was first built in 1775 and has since undergone an extensive refurbishment project, transforming the majority of the bedrooms and public areas. The carefully-designed interior has created a sense of restored grandeur with simple detailing and the use of natural materials in a nod to its rich history. Each room features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and an private bathroom, alongside welcome amenities and luxury Byredo toiletries. Free high-speed WiFi is also available throughout the hotel. The on-site restaurant, Le Petit Beefbar, serves the finest cuts of beef from around the world, as well as a menu of cocktails, spirits, soft drinks and coffees. The restaurant is open Wednesday–Sunday only, but the bar is open seven days a week from 12.30 until 11pm. The hotel cafe Burr & Co. is a local favorite, serving drinks and a selection of cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and salads. It is open 8am–5pm. on weekdays and 9am–5pm on weekends. A full room service menu is also available for guests wishing to dine in-room.

- "A wonderful place to rest and refresh at the end of each day." - "Beautiful room, excellent location in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre, high standard of hotel" - "Exceptional" - "Nice weekend break in a great hotel" - "Excellent hotel in a great location" - "relaxing and beautiful" - "Very comfortable well-positioned hotel with super helpful staff" - "Excellent stay" - "Relaxing break away in very comfortable hotel."

Move into your own space at Eden Locke, our aparthotel on George Street in Edinburgh city center. With a grand Georgian façade, each of our 72 meticulously designed studios and suites has a kitchen and lounge area – making them ideal for longer stays. Head downstairs to our café for coffee and bagels and settle down to work in our bright coworking space. Or explore the city on foot with Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the city's best shopping and dining all on your doorstep. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Eden Locke is set in Edinburgh, just over 0.6 mi Edinburgh Castle. All units include a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, oven and microwave. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in every unit. Bed linen is available. Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Royal Mile is 0.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 7.2 mi from the property.

- "Great location and staff!" - "absolutely incredible" - "Best place to stay in Edinburgh" - "Highly recommended - can’t wait to return!" - "Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Edinburgh!" - "Perfect City Break Stay" - "Home Away from Home" - "Excellent place You will not regret 👍🏻👍🏻" - "Great place and ideal location to explore Edinburgh" - "Excellent base for our short stay in the city! 10/10 would recommend"

With stylish décor and free Wi-Fi available throughout, the 4-star Princes Street Suites overlook Edinburgh Castle. The suites are just 656 feet from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station. The award-winning Princes Street Suites have chic, modern decor and colorful furnishings. The luxury open-plan living areas feature comfortable sofas and flat-screen TVs. The fitted kitchens have an oven, microwave and refrigerator, and there is also a cozy dining area. Most apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, and there is a shared rooftop terrace. With an enviable location in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Princes Street Suites are a 10-minute walk from Holyrood Palace. The famous Royal Mile is half a mile away, and St James Shopping Center is a 2-minute walk.

- "Definitely a great stay and a good price." - "Amazing, enjoyable, comfortable and fun. Fabulous!" - "Comfortable, great location and loads to do in the city!" - "A comfortable, well equipped apartment in an ideal location." - "Super Friendly Staff, with such value for money." - "would 100% stay again" - "Highly recommended" - "A delightful refuge in a bustling city" - "Great place to stay in Edinburgh!" - "Loved this accommodation it was a studio apartment but it was beautifully furnished and comfortable."

RÌGH Residences - George Street offers accommodations in Edinburgh, a 11-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and 0.8 miles from National Museum of Scotland. This condo hotel provides an elevator and free Wifi. The property is a 8-minute walk from Royal Mile, and within 400 yards of the city center. At the condo hotel, each unit is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, and slippers. A dishwasher, a microwave, and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine. At the condo hotel, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental, full English/Irish, or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the condo hotel include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, The Real Mary King's Close, and Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Airport is 5.6 miles away.

- "We will be back!!!!" - "Luxurious and uncomplicated!" - "Brilliant from start to finish, faultless." - "Fantastic and will definitely book again." - "A break of harmony in the lovely city of Edinburgh" - "I would live here if I could!" - "Near perfect stay in a near perfect location." - "Beyond luxury" - "This was the perfect place to celebrate a perfect weekend with all of my family. We have a great time." - "Beautiful place, excellent location for our trip"