Scotland, United Kingdom
Hotels in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh is a large city in Scotland, United Kingdom with about 515,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 11 km away. The most comfortable months are usually June, July and August, with average highs around 16–18°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- EDI · 11 km
- Edinburgh Airport
- Best months
- June and July
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Edinburgh
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
★★★★Hotels1.3 km from centre
8.0
Very good
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.0
Very good
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.5
Excellent
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.2
Very good
a&o Edinburgh City
★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
7.8
Good
Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.4
Very good
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.2
Very good
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
★★★★Aparthotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.6
Excellent
Stylish Victorian Apartment for Two in Edinburgh
Apartments2.9 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Beautiful central Edinburgh Apartment
★★★Apartments1.7 km from centre
9.9
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Edinburgh?
| 5-star | 3 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 38 |
| 3.5-star | 1 |
| 3-star | 64 |
| 2-star | 12 |
| Apartments | 122 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 29 |
| Aparthotels | 3 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 2 |
| Private vacation home | 2 |
| Villas | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Edinburgh by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Low °C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 74 | 60 | 60 | 53 | 60 | 82 | 91 | 100 | 64 | 93 | 79 | 73 |
Month-by-month guides: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Things to see
Famous places in Edinburgh
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Edinburgh
- EDI · Edinburgh Airport11 km
- DND · Dundee Airport57 km
- GLA · Glasgow Airport78 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Edinburgh at a glance
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 514,990 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 66 m
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 55.952, -3.196
About
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills.
From the Wikipedia article “Edinburgh”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Edinburgh
FAQ
Edinburgh hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Edinburgh?
Search Edinburgh on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Edinburgh?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Edinburgh (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, June, July and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Edinburgh. July is the warmest month (average high 18°C) and August is the wettest (100 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is about 11 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) is 57 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Edinburgh?
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What are the most famous sights in Edinburgh?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, National Museum of Scotland, St Giles' Cathedral.
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