Best Edinburgh Hotels For Families With Kids

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Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Edinburgh, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Old Waverley Hotel

7.9 / 10

(6109 Reviews)

From 150$
Victoria Park House Hotel

7.9 / 10

(519 Reviews)

From 284$
Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

9.4 / 10

(1303 Reviews)

From 135$
Angels Share Hotel

8.3 / 10

(1116 Reviews)

From 201$
Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel

8.2 / 10

(3859 Reviews)

From 98$

There is much to explore in Edinburgh and many different types of accommodations to choose from, but for families travelling with kids, family-friendly hotels should be at the top of the list.

Edinburgh is home to many family-friendly hotels, many of which offer kid-friendly amenities and services such as children’s menus, in-room cribs and play areas. Additionally, Edinburgh’s central location makes it easy to explore the city and its surrounding areas.

Some of the best family-friendly hotels in Edinburgh include the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, the Carlton George Hotel, the Radisson Blu Hotel and the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel.

No matter which family-friendly hotel in Edinburgh you choose, your kids are sure to have a great time!.

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Old Waverley Hotel Victoria Park House Hotel Hotel Ceilidh-Donia Angels Share Hotel Family Hotels Edinburgh Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel Britannia Edinburgh Hotel Cumberland Hotel Family Friendly Hotels Edinburgh with Swimming Pool Cairn Hotel & Apartments Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield Ten Hill Place

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7.9
Very good
6109 Reviews

Old Waverley Hotel

📍 43 Princes Street

From 150$

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, this venue is just 400 metres from the Leith Princes Street. Boasting the location close to Royal Mile, the accommodation includes a cocktail bar and 88 rooms with stunning views.

Situated in New Town district, the property is set 2.2 km from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Old Waverley Hotel is a short walk from Scott Monument.

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7.9
Very good
519 Reviews

Victoria Park House Hotel

📍 221 Ferry Road

From 284$

Located in a 10-minute ride away from Arthur's Seat hike, the 3-star Victoria Park House Hotel Edinburgh offers contemporary rooms a 10-minute drive from Royal Mile. To ensure an exceptional stay in Edinburgh, friendly staff stands ready to provide airport shuttle bus service, 24 hour front desk assistance and 24-hour security.

The venue is 3 km from the city centre and adjacent to Capital City Church International. The accommodation is located in Leith district. You can get to Edinburgh Castle in a few minutes by car.

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9.4
Excellent
1303 Reviews

Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

📍 14-16 Marchhall Crescent

From 135$

Hotel Ceilidh-Donia Edinburgh features free self parking, a picnic area and a restaurant, and lies 10 minutes' drive from Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Leith Princes Street is less than 2 km away.

Situated in Newington district, this venue is 25 minutes walk from the centre of Edinburgh. The accommodation is close to the city's quiet area and Priestfield Parish Church. Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is a short ride from Arthur's Seat hike.

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8.3
Very good
1116 Reviews

Angels Share Hotel

📍 9-11 Hope Street

From 201$

Offering a shared lounge and a bar, Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh is 5 minutes on foot from Charlotte Square. The venue is located in the very heart of Edinburgh, within easy reach of Princes Street.

Situated in New Town district, the accommodation is set merely 10 minutes' walk to Edinburgh International Conference Centre. It is set in the touristic area, a few steps from George Street. You can get to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" in a few minutes by car.

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8.2
Very good
3859 Reviews

Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel

📍 61 Grassmarket

From 98$

Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel is located 0.8 km from the Leith Princes Street and offers 24 hour front desk assistance, 24-hour security and concierge service. This venue is just 350 metres from Royal Mile.

The accommodation is notable for its prime location in vicinity of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" and about a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. It is set in the shopping area, a few steps from Co-op Food. Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel is a short ride from Holyrood Park.

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Hotels in Edinburgh

Airport nearby ✈️ Dundee, Edinburgh
Average Price 💰 385$
Hotels in Edinburgh 🏨 2503
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 82534
Landmarks nearby 📍 Saint Mary's Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Dean Village, University of Edinburgh, The Real Mary King's Close
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Old Waverley Hotel
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Victoria Park House Hotel
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

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5.5
Good
8778 Reviews

Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

📍 69 Belford Road

From 52$

Britannia Edinburgh Hotel lies in a central location in Edinburgh, a short walk from Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One. Boasting location next to Water of Leith Walkway, the venue offers 178 rooms together with a snack bar onsite.

The accommodation is 4 km from Arthur's Seat hike, while Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 1.3 km away. The city centre is within 25 minutes' walk away. Britannia Edinburgh Hotel is a short ride from the 82 - acre non - profit zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo".

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7.6
Very good
1691 Reviews

Cumberland Hotel

📍 1 West Coates

From 113$

The 3-star Cumberland Hotel Edinburgh is placed 15 minutes' stroll of Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One. Located at a reasonable distance from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, the venue offers 17 rooms with picturesque views.

Situated in Haymarket district, the accommodation is set 2.4 km from the Leith Princes Street. The property is set 30 minutes' walk of the centre of Edinburgh.

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8
Very good
4100 Reviews

Cairn Hotel & Apartments

📍 10-18 Windsor Street

From 103$

Cairn Hotel & Apartments offers setting in a shopping area of Edinburgh, a few steps from Omni Centre. You will find a restaurant and a garden at the venue.

Edinburgh Printmakers is 0.3 km from the accommodation, while The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 1.4 km away. The property is also next door to Real Foods, and near a railway station. Cairn Hotel & Apartments is a short ride from Princes Street.

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7.9
Very good
5464 Reviews

Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield

📍 187 Clermiston Road

From 72$

Featuring free self parking, an indoor swimming pool and a solarium, Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield Hotel offers accommodation in Murrayfield district, at 5 km distance from Co-op Food. Edinburgh International Conference Centre is less than 4.4 km away.

The venue offers a quiet location 15-minute drive from Edinburgh airport. This hotel is located near Pentland Hills. You can get to BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium in a few minutes by car.

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8.9
Excellent
2108 Reviews

Ten Hill Place

📍 10 Hill Place

From 99$

Set 1.3 km from Edinburgh Castle, Ten Hill Place Hotel features allergy friendly rooms and a meeting room. This venue is set within easy reach of the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" and in the centre of Edinburgh.

Situated in Newington district, the accommodation is set 2.2 km from the royal Holyrood Park. The property is close to the city's shopping area and the combined National Museum of Scotland. Ten Hill Place Hotel is a short ride from Arthur's Seat hike.

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9.1
Excellent
1469 Reviews

The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

📍 1-3 Rutland Street

From 241$

Offering a shared lounge and a bar, The Rutland Hotel & Apartments is situated in Edinburgh, 14 minutes on foot from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The venue is 2 km from the city centre and adjacent to Co-op Food.

The accommodation is nearly 14 minutes' walk of Royal Mile. The hotel features 12 unique rooms featuring coffee/tea makers and glassware. The grand townhouse "Georgian House" is also located near the property. You can get to Scott Monument in a few minutes by car.

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8.3
Very good
309 Reviews

Minto House Hotel

📍 23 Minto Street

From 120$

Minto House Hotel Edinburgh is a 2-star venue placed 1.8 km of Arthur's Seat hike. The accommodation provides 6 guestrooms appointed with WiFi and TV for a pleasant stay in Edinburgh.

Situated in Newington district, the guest house is set in 5 minutes' drive away from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery". The city centre is a 25-minute walk away. Minto House Hotel is a short ride from Royal Mile.

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8.3
Very good
1543 Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

📍 43 Jeffrey Street

From 106$

Set a 12-minute walk from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", Jurys Inn Edinburgh features a conference room and a restaurant. The venue is located near Edinburgh Old Town, in the very heart of Edinburgh.

Situated in Old Town district, the accommodation is set 1 km from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. A short distance to a train station enables you to get to The Real Mary King's Close in no time. You can get to the Leith Princes Street in a few minutes by car.

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8.5
Very good
4506 Reviews

Novotel Edinburgh Park

📍 15 Lochside Avenue

From 88$

Novotel Edinburgh Park is a 4-star venue situated within 10 minutes' ride from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium. There is a conference equipment, computers and a photocopier at the accommodation.

Gyle Shopping Centre is less than 1.8 km away. You can get to Water of Leith River in a few minutes by car.

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7.9
Very good
5295 Reviews

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

📍 80 Lauriston Place

From 103$

Novotel Edinburgh Centre, located 0.9 km of Royal Mile, offers 180 modern rooms. The venue features a heated swimming pool and a pizza restaurant, boasting location next to Grassmarket.

Situated in Tollcross district, the accommodation is set in 9 minutes' walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The city centre of Edinburgh can be reached in 15 minutes on foot. Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a short ride from the Leith Princes Street.

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8.8
Excellent
2665 Reviews

The Scholar Hotel

📍 18 Holyrood Park Road

From 143$

Located in a 10-minute drive from Royal Mile, guests of 4-star Salisbury Green Hotel & Bistro Edinburgh may find a cable flat-screen, entertainment activities and a bar on-site. Situated in Newington district, the venue is set 2.6 km from St Andrew Square.

The accommodation is set in the old part of Edinburgh, a few minutes away from The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. The city centre is a 20-minute walk away. Salisbury Green Hotel & Bistro is set near St Anthony's Chapel.

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8.1
Very good
1072 Reviews

The Salisbury Hotel

📍 43-45 Salisbury Road

From 83$

The 4-star Salisbury Hotel Edinburgh offers 18 rooms in a 5-minute drive away from Royal Mile. The venue features a shared lounge, a bar and a fireplace, as well as an a la carte restaurant.

Situated in Newington district, the accommodation is set 1.6 km from The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. The hotel is within about 20 minutes' walk of the centre of Edinburgh. Summerhall is also located near the property. You can get to St Andrew Square in a few minutes by car.

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6.3
Good
1934 Reviews

Edinburgh House Hotel

📍 90-92 Pilrig Street

From 46$

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Edinburgh House Hotel offers accommodation within 1.8 km from Collective Gallery. It is 750 metres from Leith Walk and a few steps from Pilrig Park.

The city centre of Edinburgh is 2 km from the venue which is situated in a residential area. The hotel is located in Broughton district. You can get to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" in a few minutes by car.

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8.1
Very good
966 Reviews

The Place Hotel

📍 36 York Place

From 144$

Located at 0.4 km distance from Omni Centre, the 4-star Place Hotel Edinburgh offers stylish rooms a within 1.2 km to Royal Mile. The accommodation has wonderful views across the town, an a la carte restaurant onsite, and is nestled close to the 200-foot spire "Scott Monument".

The venue is set within 10 minutes' walk of the centre of Edinburgh, not far from Sherlock Holmes Statue. The hotel is located in New Town district. You can get to Princes Street Gardens in a few minutes by car.

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8.3
Very good
1997 Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Edinburgh West Hotel

📍 2 Research Avenue South

From 111$

Boasting entertainment activities, tea/coffee making facilities and flat screen TV, Courtyard By Marriott Edinburgh West Hotel lies in vicinity of Heriot-Watt University. It is 3.2 km from Gyle Shopping Centre and 4.3 km from Edinburgh Zoo.

The venue is located in the business district of Edinburgh. You can get to BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium in a few minutes by car.

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8.4
Very good
4526 Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

📍 80 High Street The Royal Mile

From 237$

Offering a golf course and a bar, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is situated in Edinburgh, 950 metres to The Scottish Parliament. Featuring a swimming pool, this venue is set a short distance from St Giles' Cathedral and The Real Mary King's Close.

The accommodation enjoys a central location, a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. It is only nearly 12 minutes' walk to Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum. You can get to the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse in a few minutes by car.

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7.2
Good
688 Reviews

Thistle Hotel

📍 59 Manor Place

From 105$

Thistle Hotel Edinburgh is located just a 10-minute walk from Georgian House and features entertainment activities and a bar. Edinburgh International Conference Centre is set 900 metres away.

The venue lies in the very heart of Edinburgh, only steps from Festival Square. The city centre is a 20-minute walk away. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is also located near the accommodation. You can get to New Town in a few minutes by car.

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8.1
Very good
7932 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel

📍 Picardy Place

From 208$

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is a 3-star accommodation approximately 14 minutes' walk from the Leith Princes Street. Boasting location next to Leith Walk, the venue offers 186 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

The hotel is located in the centre of Edinburgh, in close vicinity of Omni Centre. St Andrew Square is just 0.7 km away from the inn. Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is a short ride from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

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8.6
Excellent
3730 Reviews

The Scotsman Hotel

📍 20 North Bridge

From 272$

The Scotsman Hotel Edinburgh, located 0.2 km of Scotsman Spa & Health Club, offers 79 unique rooms. The venue features a swimming pool and scenic views of city, boasting setting close to The Real Mary King's Close.

The accommodation is just a 5-minute walk from North Bridge. It is 1 km to the centre of Edinburgh. The Scotsman Steps is a few minutes' walk away.

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7.9
Very good
6450 Reviews

Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel

📍 77 South Bridge

From 82$

Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel is placed in a shopping area of Edinburgh, 950 metres from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" and 350 metres from the combined National Museum of Scotland. Set within reach of Royal Mile, the venue features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of international cuisine.

The accommodation is situated in Old Town district, near the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral". The city centre is also 1 km away. Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel is a short ride from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse".

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8.3
Very good
4693 Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

📍 31-35 Grassmarket

From 156$

Featuring a sauna and a heated swimming pool, Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh offers stylish accommodation nearly 0.9 km from the Leith Princes Street. The venue is located in the very heart of Edinburgh, within easy reach of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

Superbly situated in Old Town district, the hotel is only a few steps away from Co-op Food. The Scotch Whisky Experience can be found merely 5 minutes' walk of the property. You can get to Holyrood Park in a few minutes by car.

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Best Edinburgh Hotels For Families With Kids FAQ
What are the best Edinburgh hotels near Edinburgh airport?
There are more than 1848 reviews of our guests for 9 options not far from Edinburgh airport. Premier Inn Airport - Newbridge with rating 8.0/10 may suit you — it has prices from 75US$ per night and provides 24-hour front desk assistance, bar and restaurant. This property is 2.8 km from the airport. To see more airport hotels click here.
What are the top places in Edinburgh city centre?
There are 27 hotels and other accommodations in Edinburgh city centre to choose from. Old Waverley Hotel rated 7.8/10 is the best hotel with 24-hour room service, concierge service and a Jacuzzi, located 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. Royal Mile Suites By The Castle with rating 8.0/10 and Residence Inn By Marriott rated 8.6/10 are other favourite hotels in the area. To see more central hotels click here.
What are the greatest places to stay in Broughton district, Edinburgh?
More than 10 properties are situated in Broughton district. One of the finest options in Broughton district is Fraoch House for 128US$ per night, located 1.7 km from Nelson Monument. Canadale Guest House is a hotel with rating 7.6/10 at the cost of 209US$ per one night. To see more hotels in this area go here.

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