Title: The Ben Doran Guest House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Royal Mile ## Photo gallery for The Ben Doran Guest House ![Free daily buffet breakfast - The Ben Doran Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/f89ed1b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed - The Ben Doran Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/fc5d2b01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - The Ben Doran Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/89a8ff97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility - The Ben Doran Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/3c4fb903.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - The Ben Doran Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/e94c93fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Ben Doran Guest House, near the University of Edinburgh, offers a breakfast buffet for city adventures. Guests enjoy amenities like a library, business center, and in-room WiFi. Express check-in/out saves time, and multilingual staff enhance the experience. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Room service - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 15 - Dec. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 16 - Dec. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/060772c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton linens Premium bedding Designer toiletries Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/63e84ccc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton linens Premium bedding Designer toiletries Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/fb664756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton linens Premium bedding Hair dryer Designer toiletries Private bathroom - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed ![Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/d3ec3ebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Separate sitting area Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton linens Premium bedding Hair dryer Designer toiletries - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520429/e96df225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport Ingliston - 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Express check-out, express check-in, and a computer station - A front-desk safe, concierge services, and luggage storage - Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at The Ben Doran Guest House include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM ### Things to do - Library ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center - Computer station ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Built in 1800 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Egyptian cotton sheets - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels - DVD player ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM Contactless check-in available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The property charges GBP 50 for credit card payments The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between December 24 and December 27\. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of GBP 50 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Ben Doran Ben Doran Edinburgh Ben Doran Guest House Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh Ben Doran Hotel Edinburgh The Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse The Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh The Ben Doran Edinburgh The Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh The Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse The Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ben Doran Guest House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Ben Doran Guest House? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Ben Doran Guest House? ### What time is check-out at The Ben Doran Guest House? ### Where is The Ben Doran Guest House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ben Doran Guest House Reviews ## Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 175 8 - Good 193 6 - Okay 65 4 - Poor 31 2 - Terrible 11 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.6/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.6/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Pete Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Excellent breakfast ##### Pete Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexander Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great B&B in old Edinburgh mansion. Great hot breakfast and super friendly staff ( Odette was engaging, charming and very helpful). Not glamorous but highly recommended. ##### Alexander Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warren Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ben doran Great spot. Close to the royal mile. Very comfortable rooms. Fantastic breakfast in a quaint dining room. Very welcoming and helpful staff. I definitely recommend staying here ##### Warren Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### evelyn Nov 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Ben Doran is a 300 year old mansion converted to a hotel. The ceilings are like 16 feet tall. The walls are really thick. So it is really quiet. The owners and personnel are so nice and friendly. Odette is a sweetheart. The location is awesome. You can walk if you want or take a bus from close by or uber. Loved our stay!! ##### evelyn Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sorry that there was no elevator, but because it is an historical property, it can not be installed. Staff was wonderful and breakfast and the room it was served was beautiful. Well worth the money if you can do 47 steps to the top floor. Were in our late 70’s and we did it!!!! Great spot and great people running it. ##### Anita Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### toni Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was clean,bed comfortable but the traffic noise was awful even with window shut all through the night ##### toni Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Aug 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a classic structure with loads of personality. Well maintained and comfortable. Beautiful gently curving spiral staircase. Staff and owners were very helpful. They focus on guests’ needs. Broad choice of breakfast foods. Bus stop very close by. Don’t bother with a car in Edinburgh - it’s too congested and the streets are narrow. Walk or take the bus. We did! ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate Mar 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The manager was super friendly and the breakfast was great. Plenty of food and the eggs were amazing. ##### Kate Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick May 7, 2023 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff was very friendly! Close to many different things to do if you just want to take a day from being downtown. Highly recommended! ##### Patrick Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Shaun May 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dated but very clean & perfect for overnight stay A very honest Guesthouse. Doesn’t try to be anything but a pleasant overnight stay. Rooms are dated but facilities are very clean and accessible. Breakfast was very good with excellent service ##### Shaun Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Aug 14, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Think twice Shared shower and toilet in the corridor ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cheryl Sep 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I was up on the 2nd floor so had to go up a lot of stairs with my heavy suitcase. The shower didn't function well. The water was either very hot or very cold. ##### Cheryl Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Jun 28, 2023 Liked: Staff & service This is not a 4 \* hotel!!! It is not more than a 2½ \*. The Guest House do not have elevator and rooms are 1 or 2 floors upstairs and nobody helps you at the arrival. Some rooms are sharing bathroom. No front desk with employees. Only 1service: breakfast Is included. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### larry Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I had problems with the TV the lady on duty was more than helpful in resolving the problem and getting me a replacement nothing seemed too much trouble just what you need to be , looked after ##### larry Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### John Aug 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Not really a four star hotel…. We didn’t know that four star hotels had shared bathrooms. The water temperature regulator in the shared shower was on engineer level to get right. It was either ice cold or volcanically hot and nothing in between. The walls might have been thick, which was good because you could barely hear the traffic from the busy street outside. But the door however was the weak spot. You could basically hear people two floors down as if they were in the room with you. Service however was supreme and the included Scottish breakfast was very good. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Alexandra Aug 22, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Förstår inte klassificeringen, 2-3, 3 är verkligen Max. Slitet, smutsigt, gammalt, ofräscht, säng för kortväxta, varmt, kvalmigt, fönstret gick inte att öppna, luktade unket. ##### Alexandra Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne Aug 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Super overnatning i Edinburgh Dejligt sted, pænt rent, meget sødt og imødekommende personale. Nemt at komme til Edinburg Centrum. Eneste forbedring kunne være en bredere dobbeltseng - 140 cm er lidt knebet som dobbeltseng til 2 voksne. ##### Susanne Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nathalie Jun 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tres bien Chambre sur cour tres propre et calme. 25 mns à pieds du centre. Sinon bus stop en face de l hotel tres bien desservi. Parfait pour visiter la ville. ##### nathalie Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara Jun 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Guest House - Clean & Warm Room The room was very spacious and clean. It seemed as it was recently refurbished. They were really accommodating and provided us with a packed breakfast as we had an early tour one day and couldn´t stay for breakfast. The buffet breakfast was good and freshly made. The guest house is very well communicated, it is about 30 min walk from the city centre but has restaurants 10 minutes away. Also the bus stop is right opposite the house. There was barely face to face service and the man I spoke to wasn´t very welcoming, but other than that it was a pleasant stay and I would recommend this place if you are visiting Edinburgh. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0D12755BA647CFA985EA800F20AF697B6E9DCE101654519536114.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sara Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### alastair Dec 13, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Booked this for my daughter to stay for two nights. First night we couldn’t get access to hotel. Nobody answers the phone.. 2nd day arrived 3pm. Hotel room freezing no heating on no hot water for a shower room not cleaned properly and smelt damp. My daughter returned home and drove back next morning.couldn’t talk to anyone as no staff present ##### alastair Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Dec 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Honest Review The city was beautiful and we chose this hotel as it was the perfect location and it offered a full Scottish breakfast to prepare us for the day but that didn’t happen they served egg and sausage both of which were just topped up from the day before the cereal was stale and same as the bread. There was no body to greet you and the emergency number provided was in contactable on several occasions as we tried to get in contact as we had no front door keep and a problem with our bed. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ALEXANDER Nov 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very good The guesthouse was very tasteful and quiet.The hosts were excellent. The shower could have been better in the room and the switch for the kettle was broken though still usable. We would visit again. ##### ALEXANDER Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Nov 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Ok, men ikke det beste Pent og rent, men eier ? ikke særlig vennlig. English breakfast 😊. Tv virket ikke ettersom noen hadde tatt med seg kabelen ! 😩 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gavin Oct 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 1st Class, Recommended Great stay, very friendly ##### Gavin Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Orlando Feb 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service #### This place ough to be renamed Fawlty Towers!! Room was acceptable if stuck in 70's. On the other hand breakfast was like an episode of Fawlty Towers... We arrived at 8.30 (half way through the hour window for breakfast) to find that other than a handful of bacon rashers they were out of cooked breakfast options. When i asked for more, the owner/waitress checked each of the chafing dishes and announced 'there was still bacon'. I had to beg for an egg, i mean i almost had to drop to my knees... We then discovered that the orange juice was bad. Informed the hostess who took my glass; returned a little later, took the jug and that was it. Had to ask what the outcome was, only to be told there was nothing wrong with it, but that she'd open a new one if i wanted. There's more, a lot more... a full 10 minute wait for eggs and bacon (which all came on separate plates minutes apart); shoulders slumping and eyes rolling when any request was made (coffe, toast) ; noisiest clean up ever which began before we received our food.... Under no circumstances would i ever stay at this hotel again. But if they were to take their show on the road i might get tickets!!! ##### Orlando Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Motel One Edinburgh - Royal](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Motel-One-Edinburgh-Royal.h5333965.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-City-Of-Edinburgh-Hotel.h800968.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Aparthotel-Adagio-Edinburgh-Royal-Mile.h16281979.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [Ten Hill Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ten-Hill-Place.h1535542.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [Market Street Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Market-Street-Hotel.h29507352.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Edinburgh-Centre-St-Andrew-Square.h7841147.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Eden Locke](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Eden-Locke.h17859332.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-Royal-Mile-Hunter-Square.h200875.Hotel-Information) > > [Holyrood Aparthotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holyrood-Aparthotel.h561406.Hotel-Information) > > [Fraser Suites Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fraser-Suites-Edinburgh.h2278102.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Centre.h982662.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Collection-Hotel.h2775480.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information)