Edinburgh Hotels With a View
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's dramatic skyline—crowned by Edinburgh Castle, softened by Arthur's Seat and edged by the Firth of Forth—means a hotel window can be your front-row seat to centuries of history and stunning sunsets. For the best views, book a higher-floor room or a castle-facing suite, favor properties with rooftop terraces or bay windows, and consider shoulder seasons for clearer skies and better rates; boutique hotels along the Royal Mile and luxury options on Princes Street both deliver unforgettable panoramas and easy access to the city's landmarks.
Best Hotels With a View in Edinburgh
Dorstan House
Dorstan House is a 3-star guest house in Edinburgh offering quiet street views and free WiFi, located 2.1 km from the University of Edinburgh and within easy reach of the Royal Mile (2.2 km), the National Museum of Scotland (2.7 km), The Real Mary King's Close (2.9 km) and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (3.1 km); rooms are allergy-free and equipped with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, bed linen and towels, and guests can enjoy a continental breakfast, with Edinburgh Airport 19 km away. - Central location near major attractions - Free WiFi - Continental breakfast included - Allergy-free rooms - Private bathrooms and TVs
The Bonham
The Bonham Hotel, set in a handsome Victorian townhouse in Edinburgh's West End, offers a charming base with the majority of bedrooms enjoying city views; it sits within easy walking distance of Princes Street's shops and restaurants, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the EICC. - Central West End location - Many rooms with city views - Short walk to major attractions - Period Victorian charm - Close to shops, eateries and conference venues
The Scott
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Airdenair Guest House
Airdenair Guest House in Edinburgh offers mountain views and free WiFi and is conveniently located 2.2 km from the University of Edinburgh and 2.3 km from the Royal Mile; rooms include a TV and a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, and a continental breakfast is served each morning. The National Museum of Scotland is 2.8 km away and The Real Mary King's Close is 3.1 km from the property, while Edinburgh Airport is 19 km from the guest house. - Free WiFi - Continental breakfast daily - Private bathrooms with hairdryer and toiletries - Close to University, Royal Mile and major attractions - Mountain views
The Bruntsfield Hotel
Unite Students - Salisbury Court
Unite Students - Salisbury Court in Edinburgh is 800 metres from both the Edinburgh Festival Theatre and the University of Edinburgh, offering self-catered accommodation with free WiFi, a garden with BBQ facilities and city views; each unit includes a seating area and a fully equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, toaster, fridge, kettle), guests can relax in the shared lounge with a flat-screen TV, and luggage storage is available — the Royal Mile is a 17-minute walk away, Edinburgh Military Tattoo an 18-minute walk, and Edinburgh Airport is 12 km from the property. - Central location near university and theatres - Self-catered rooms with full kitchens - Free WiFi and shared lounge with TV - Garden with BBQ and city views - Luggage storage and easy airport access
Royal Scots Club
The Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh’s peaceful New Town combines grand country‑house charm with a cosy club atmosphere and free Wi‑Fi, offering lift access to all floors and individually designed traditional rooms with toiletries — some with rooftop views towards Fife; the Club features a quiet, friendly ambience, a bar and a smart dining room overlooking Queen Street Gardens, while local restaurants and bars are about a five‑minute walk away, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery of Modern Art are roughly ten minutes on foot, and the St James shopping centre is about 0.5 miles distant. - Free Wi‑Fi and lift access - Individually designed traditional rooms, some with Fife views - Quiet, friendly club atmosphere - Dining room overlooking Queen Street Gardens - Close to galleries, restaurants and St James shopping center
Destiny Scotland - Q-Residence
Situated half a mile from Waverley Railway Station, Q-Residence offers stylish serviced self-catering apartments with free Wi‑Fi and views over Queen Street Gardens; each apartment features modern furnishings, a spacious living room with a double sofa bed, a dining area and a separate kitchen. The iconic Edinburgh Castle is under half a mile away and the vibrant city centre—with bars, restaurants, shops and pubs—is just a 5-minute walk, while Edinburgh Airport is 7.5 miles away with regular bus services. - Central location: short walk to Waverley, castle and city centre - Free Wi‑Fi - Spacious, well-equipped self-catering apartments - Views of Queen Street Gardens - Easy airport links with regular bus services