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The Scottish capital is home to numerous editor-favorite and award-winning hotels.

Exterior of The Caledonian

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Edinburgh is a city that hardly needs an introduction.

No matter your interests or preferred activity level, theres something in Edinburgh for everyone.

The same can be said for Edinburghs top hotels, many of which are destinations in their own right.

Guest room in The Balmoral

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I loved tea service in the Palm Court and the elevated tasting menu at Number One.

Lobby of Gleneagles Townhouse

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One really charming touch was the custom tartan the hotel had created by local atelier, Araminta Campbell.

Said to have hosted a variety of famous names over the years, The Caley takes Scottish hospitality seriously.

The first-floor lounge is only open to members.

Restaurant at Eden Locke

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Gleneagles has been synonymous with Scottish adventure and luxury for 100 years.

The dining areas, though, are where Gleneagles Townhouse really shines.

The space is trendy and Instagrammable without feeling like it belongs back in 2014.

Cabin in Fingal

Jeremy Rata

The WiFi is decent, too.

The boat is docked in the Port of Leith, about 3 miles away from Edinburghs most popular attractions.

100 Princes Street is the newest hotel to open in Edinburgh, welcoming its first guests in April 2024.

Guest room in Virgin Hotel Edinburgh

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This hotel notes that children under 10 cannot be accommodated.

History buffs in search of a hotel in Edinburgh should look no further than The Witchery By the Castle.

Guest rooms are spread across multiple buildings.

Study at 100 princes

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The interiors, however, are less contended.

The rooms in the Fourth Wing are known to be lighter and roomier than those in older townhouses.

The latter includes turndown service, a fitness center, Agraria toiletries, fluffy bathrobes, and rainfall showers.

The Turret suite Witchery,

David Cheskin

Its missing the sheen of excellence youd find in a five-star hotel.

Regardless of the season, theres a good chance youll encounter rain on your trip.

Pack awater-resistant jacket, atravel-sized umbrella, andclosed-toe shoesthat can withstand a bit of moisture.

Exterior of rooftop at W Edinburgh

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Taxis and rideshare apps are widely available, and bothCity CabsandCentral Taxisoffer wheelchair-accessible cars.

If you want to avoid large crowds and higher prices, avoid visiting during the entire month of August.

Several of the properties have also been featured in ourWorlds Best AwardsandIt List.

Guest suite at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George

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Guest room in The Scotsman

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