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Top Edinburgh LGBT Friendly Hotels

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
4 out of 5
80 Lauriston Place Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $287 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
CA $287
CA $345 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were VERY helpful, pleasant and polite"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
5 out of 5
Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $487 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
CA $487
CA $584 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
4 out of 5
19 North Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $260 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
CA $260
CA $312 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
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Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
4 out of 5
1-3 Baxters Place Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $336 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
CA $336
CA $423 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The worst person we have ever seen in our trips , that guy who is in charge of the restaurant He treated us very bad Not respectful at all And kept repeating that : we here in Scotland we do food fresh and better that in USA It looked like he has an issue with us and with USA !!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

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The Scotsman Hotel
4 out of 5
20 North Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $587 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
CA $587
CA $739 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great Nostalgic hotel, beautifully appointed rooms and the location was perfect to visit the city of Edinburgh."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Opens in a new windowThe Scotsman Hotel
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
The price is CA $275 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
CA $275
CA $330 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (1,892 reviews)
"Phenomenal spot within walking distance of the Royal mile. Easy to come in and out of as well as two doors away from both a coffee shop as well as a supermarket. So made buying snacks, convenient and affordable."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG
4 out of 5
19-21 George Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is CA $507 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
CA $507
CA $608 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"We had two different rooms on the 6th floor because we like the hotel and the area so much we canceled our move to a different hotel. Excellent friendly staff, well maintained comfortable rooms, wonderful breakfast buffet and menu choices, great bar and restaurant. Typical good service from an IHG ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
5 out of 5
38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is CA $482 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
CA $482
CA $578 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"I had requested a quiet room on a high floor I ended up medium height directly over very noisy rose street. This was disappointing considering how far in advance I had booked - (3 months +). And my room smelled like cigarettes. And they restocked my coffee with an open bag of grounds - (previously ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
4 out of 5
34 Bread Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $292 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
CA $292
CA $351 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, great room and amenities. Breakfast was amazing and staff was super helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
3 out of 5
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is CA $321 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
CA $321
CA $405 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,091 reviews)
"Great location ! Easy to access trams and bus."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Opens in a new windowHoliday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
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