With just nine rooms, the Bank Hotel is one of the smallest properties in Edinburgh city centre. Each guestroom is individually themed on a famous Scot, making this a great escape from the chain hotels where all rooms are similar. The location is a double edged sword: it’s right on the Royal Mile, which is the perfect city centre location, but it can be busy at night and may not suit light sleepers. Given the limited accommodation, it’s quite difficult to get availability at the Bank Hotel, so you do need to book early.

• Hotel staff have a reputation for being helpful.
• Original one of a kind three star hotel.
• Each room is different - say no to chains.
• Right on the Royal Mile - not many hotels can say that.

Ten Hill Place has a quiet location yet is still within easy walking distance of the Royal Mile and Princes Street. This hotel has a contemporary style, providing comfortable accommodation with standard facilities. Guests can relax in the stylish bar area, though there are plenty of bars and restaurants close by to choose from. Room standard is better than most hotels of a similar rating.

• Clean, comfortable high standard rooms.
• High standard of service.
• Quiet but central location (unusual for Edinburgh).
• Hotel has a stylish bar.

The Old Waverley is a traditional-style hotel boasting a prime location on Princes Street, overlooking the Castle and public gardens, ideal for sightseeing and shopping. The guest rooms are elegant and traditional in style, equipped with standard facilities. Although there is a huge range of restaurants in the vicinity, the hotel's own dining room - with its oak wood fittings, cornicing and white pillars - has been notably popular with guests for breakfast and dinner.

• Popular restaurant serving traditional Scottish fayre.
• Traditional bedrooms with Scottish accent.
• Good standard of service from affable, helpful staff.
• Excellent location on Princes Street, amidst numerous shops.

Rich in history and tradition, the Royal Scots Club is housed in a lovely building in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. Guestrooms and public rooms alike exude an air of bygone elegance. The dress code in the restaurant guarantees an incomparably smart dining experience.

• Exclusive atmosphere throughout.
• Great standard of service.
• Lovely old building in the New Town.
• Guests can relax in the reading room.

The Canon Court Apartments are situated in the historic New Town of the city, from which Princes Street is about 20 minutes walk, or 5-10 minutes away by bus. The accommodation is clean, modern & well facilitated, ideal for 1-5 adults, & a great option for families. There are shops, restaurants & bars close by, though this is more of a residential area in general.

• Laundry facilities available.
• Clean, modern, well equipped apartments.
• Average level of service for this standard.
• Located about 20 minutes walk to Princes Street.

The Express by Holiday Inn City Centre offers an ideal opportunity to stay in a hotel that blends a peerlessly elegant Georgian façade with an ultra-modern, efficient interior. The guestrooms fulfil your expectations in the best possible way, with décor that is simple yet attractive in the typical Holiday Inn style. The hotel is also situated right opposite the Playhouse – perfect for theatre-lovers.

• Clean modern rooms.
• Hotel has a modern style bar.
• Lovely Georgian exterior.
• Opposite Playhouse Theatre, 5 mins walk to Princes St.

Steeped in history – both in its architecture and surroundings – the Parliament House offers pretty much the definitive traditional Edinburgh hotel experience. At the same time, however, it has plenty of modern amenities and an excellent restaurant serving food infused with Scottish influences.

• Interior full of period details.
• Blend of tradition and modernity in rooms.
• Lovely Jacobean/Georgian building.
• Great location only a few minutes' walk from Princes Street.

One of Apex’s smallest properties, this hotel is compact enough to feel friendly and intimate yet offers good-sized, comfortable rooms with plenty of modern facilities. Guests also enjoy the fresh flavour of the locally sourced food served in its cosmopolitan brasserie.

• Fresh, locally sourced food in brasserie.
• Intimate interior yet spacious, modern rooms.
• Friendly, discreet service.
• Two minutes' walk from Haymarket Station.

Offering an unbeatable blend of cosiness and modernity – as well as a great location – the Royal British Hotel is an Edinburgh institution. Though it isn't that big a property, the guestrooms' high ceilings lend them a great feeling of light and space. And there’s no better way to start a day in Edinburgh than with the wonderful views from the breakfast room.

• Great views from breakfast room.
• Great blend of traditional comfort and modern facilities.
• Excellent location on Princes Street.
• Friendly, helpful staff.

The Mount Royal hotel has an excellent location on Princes Street. The hotel provides good tourist standard accommodation, rooms being equipped with most facilities. The hotel also has a bar and restaurant where guests can relax and enjoy the views of Princes Street. This is a good choice for those who want simple accommodation with a prime location, so they can explore the city.

• Some rooms on the small side, average for Edinburgh
• Hotel has bar and restaurant
• Prime location on Princes Street so central
• Above average level of service from hotel staff

The Menzies hotel has a charming location in the West End next to the Dean River, & is within easy walking distance to Princes Street. The purpose built hotel provides clean modern accommodation, with rooms being well equipped for guests, suited to both business & leisure travellers alike. There are two bars in the hotel basement, which lead to a small terrace next to the river. This is a relaxing haven from the bustling centre close by.

• Hotel has bar & restaurant.
• Clean modern style rooms.
• Friendly & helpful staff.
• Peaceful location only 15 minutes walk to Princes Street.
• WIFI available in public areas.

A handsome townhouse property just around the corner from the west end of Princes Street, the Clarendon offers you the chance to enjoy affordable, unfussy accommodation in an unbeatable central location. Though the rooms are fairly basic, there are tea and coffee-making facilities in each one. The hotel also has a lounge-bar with satellite TV and a breakfast room with Castle views.

• Bright, airy breakfast room.
• Prime location seconds from Princes Street.
• Satellite TV in lounge bar.
• Friendly, helpful service.

The Best Western Edinburgh is housed in a former maternity hospital, and provides modern accommodation within a traditional listed building. The hotel is 10-15 minutes' walk from Princes Street and the Castle, while there are restaurants and bars close by to enjoy. Guest rooms are clean and modern, with standard facilities. Guests can relax in the hotel bar area, or enjoy a meal in the bistro if they're too tired after a busy day out.

• In general good value for money.
• Hotel has a restaurant, Simpson's Bistro.
• Clean comfortable rooms.
• Efficient friendly staff.
• Located about 15 minutes' walk from Princes Street.

With its ultra-modern interior and facilities, the Point Hotel offers a fantastic contrast to the rich history of its surroundings. The fact that it’s a very modern hotel also allows it to emphasise convenience and efficiency in the experience it offers guests. Its rooms are comfortable and its restaurant is popular with residents and locals alike.

• Scottish influenced cuisine in restaurant.
• Great location close to Grassmarket and the Castle.
• Chic, minimalist interior.
• Clean, comfortable rooms.

The Frederick House Hotel offers a lovely combination of a handsome Georgian façade and a cosy, homely interior. It’s a very affordable property, yet being housed in such a traditional building it is able to offer good-sized rooms with high ceilings. Many guests appreciate being able to cross the road first thing each morning to enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast in the very chic Rick’s Restaurant.

• Central location a few steps from Princes Street.
• Ground floor has free Wifi access.
• Bright, good-sized rooms.
• Superb breakfast in boutique property opposite.

In a city steeped in history, the Jury’s Inn offers a great chance to stay in an affordable hotel that is surrounded by beautiful medieval architecture but is itself ultra-modern and efficient. Its location – overlooking Waverley Station and Princes Street, but also close to the Castle and the Royal Mile – really can’t be beaten. It also boasts clean, well-equipped rooms and is non-smoking throughout.

• Non smoking hotel.
• Modern, efficient accommodation.
• Live TV sports at Inntro Bar.
• Superb central location, 5 minutes' walk from Princes Street.

The hotel is situated in the Leith area of the city, a historic area which has stylish new developments & attractions. This is a more quiet part of Edinburgh, & the city centre would be roughly 15 minutes drive away. Accommodation is clean, modern, & well equipped, making this a good choice for business & leisure travellers, who prefer to be away from the hustle & bustle.

• Modern, clean well maintained rooms.
• Friendly helpful staff.
• Located in Leith, roughly a 15 minute drive from the city centre.
• Hotel has a bar.

Noted for its warmth and friendliness, this family-run hotel offers good standards of service for a reasonable price. There’s a pleasant air of solid Scottish tradition throughout – not least in the porridge served at breakfast!

• Hotel has a tv lounge.
• Scottish themed rooms.
• Warm, friendly service.
• Close to Haymarket Station.