The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Edinburgh

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Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in Edinburgh, UK? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in Edinburgh for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in Edinburgh over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in Edinburgh at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Edinburgh
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed

Located at 38 Charlotte Square, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel has great rooms from $209 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa and wellness center at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Prestonfield House

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $399 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed

A great place to stay is Prestonfield House which has nice rooms starting at $399. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.24 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Priestfield Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Edinburgh
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

We found Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $103. We loved that is has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kirknewton. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, golf, and a spa and wellness center which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 11.7 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


InterContinental Edinburgh The George

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed

With terrific rooms from $205, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, at 19-21 George Street provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers hiking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It's located just 0.5 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Kings Manor

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Best Western Kings Manor has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and outdoor tennis. The great rooms here start at $52 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 100 Milton Road East. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa, which is nice for visitors. Just 6.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Edinburgh
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $193, and it's located at 80 High Street, The Royal Mile. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, golf, city views, and a spa which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop


Macdonald Holyrood Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Edinburgh
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Macdonald Holyrood Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $123. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 81 Holyrood Road. Only 1.4 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love hiking, laundry services, golf, a spa and wellness center, and an indoor pool at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Norton House Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Edinburgh
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa

Norton House Hotel & Spa offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $170 (before taxes). It's located at Ingliston and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.6 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Glasshouse Autograph Collection

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $218 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Edinburgh
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pool

Located at 2 Greenside Place, The Glasshouse Autograph Collection has great rooms from $218 (before taxes). It offers a pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, child care, laundry services, city views, and bowling which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service


Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $272 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian which has nice rooms starting at $272. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.66 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Princes Street. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and an indoor pool. It's located just 0.5 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Pitlochry, Stirling, St. Andrews, and Aberfeldy.

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How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$123

Travelers to Edinburgh, UK will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 149 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $123. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Edinburgh.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $278
  • 4-star hotels: $128
  • 3-star hotels: $96


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