Best Hotels in Edinburgh’s New Town

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 !"

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,"

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is a modern 5-star boutique hotel set behind the historic facade of 172-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church. A short walk from both Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and York Place Tram Stop, it features an amazing 2-acre roof garden with views over Calton Hill. Each bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of the roof terrace or over Edinburgh city center. Luxurious touches include a flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffee maker, an iPod docking station, a free newspaper and Highland Aromatics toiletries in the bathroom. Most bedrooms offer a balcony or private seating within the roof garden. Breakfast is served in the hotel’s The Brasserie, which offers guests floor-to-ceiling windows, with a backdrop over Calton Hill. Breakfast includes both full Scottish or continental options. Guests can enjoy locally sourced sharing platters and beverages in either the Cozy Lounge or our Rooftop Garden, which features nearly 100 different whiskeys. Edinburgh Castle is 1 mile away and Princes Street's restaurants and bars as well as the Royal Mile can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. The nearby tram stop offers a direct connection to Edinburgh Airport.

- "Love everything about our stay, will definitely be back and would 100% recommend the Glasshouse," - "Loved it" - "Wish it had been for longer and can’t wait to return." - "Will definitely return" - "Glasshouse Stay" - "Great hotel with amazingly attentive staff" - "Excellent!" - "Beautiful hotel amazing staff" - "We had a great night at the glasshouse , when we arrived we got fizz & lovely tablet were shown to our room which wa"

Unique and very chic, Le Monde is just 328 feet from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station. It has luxury themed rooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a lively night club. Impressive rooms are themed after cities around the world, each with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and DVD/CD player. Luxury bathrooms with rainfall showers and toiletries included. 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 10 minutes' walk away.

- "Beautiful and well appointed." - "Enjoyed our stay, room breakfast and staff lovely" - "Fantastic and lovely staff 😀" - "Would stay again without question" - "We put for breakfast as the hotel breakfast was most unhealthy" - "Lovely stay, please sort out the lights" - "We were there for the tattoo so the hotel was perfectly situated" - "Ok for a quick visit"

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."

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"

Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, 21212 is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is a 19-minute walk from the hotel and The Real Mary King's Close is 0.8 miles away. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. All guest rooms include a desk. A continental breakfast is available at 21212. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Edinburgh Playhouse, Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.

- "I would stay again in a heartbeat,earlier flight,lower floor room !" - "We had a short but wonderful stay here and we will return." - "Could not fault our stay in the luxurious, spacious & spotlessly clean apartment . We really did not want to leave" - "A great find - small, friendly and a very comfortable stay." - "Best stay in UK. Very hospitable" - "Little gem of a find, will definitely use again when visiting Edinburgh"

With a garden and a terrace, Six Brunton Place Guest House is a historic bed and breakfast that provides accommodations with free Wifi. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a patio. This 5-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and shower. The bed and breakfast offers certain units with garden views, and all units are equipped with a coffee machine. At the bed and breakfast, all units include bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Six Brunton Place Guest House include Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh Playhouse, and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.

- "Lovely Stay" - "A marvellous time!" - "Perfection" - "Fantastic Hotel in Beautiful Edinburgh" - "Exceptional Home from Home" - "Peaceful city retreat." - "Very nice accommodations. Recommend for anyone wanting to escape the crowds of Old Town." - "Delightful property" - "great stay" - "Staff were accommodating, quite quiet and although fully booked I felt as if I had the whole residence to myself. Apprec"

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is located in Edinburgh, just yards from Princes Street and George Street. The rooms offer a flat-screen Smart TV, 300 thread count bed linen, a complimentary treat box and a fridge with complimentary fresh milk and mineral water. The private bathrooms have a selection of complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is served in BABA, a mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar. It offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine from lunchtime until late in the evening. Aizle is a unique restaurant offering seasonal tasting menus every evening from Wednesday-Saturday. The Garden is the hotel’s central gathering point, and the ideal place to find calm in the hustle and bustle of the city. This urban oasis serves drinks and a selection of pastries from 9am-3pm every weekend and Sunday. Guests have complimentary access to the leisure facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and spa. The spa offers a full range of treatments including facials and massages at an additional cost. The hotel is at the heart of Edinburgh’s financial district and is just 5 minutes’ walk from Waverley Railway Station. It is 7 miles from Edinburgh Airport.

- "Excellent stay and would return" - "Relaxing overnight" - "I had an excellent stay and have never been so impressed with a hotel staff, everyone was fantastic." - "Fantastic" - "We absolutely enjoyed and would return to the Kimpton-Charlotte Square, Thank YOU!" - "Lovely stay" - "A fabulous hotel" - "Warm welcoming Luxury that's not fussy" - "A lovely, stylish hotel in the centre of Edinburgh" - "Perfect location for a city break"