Looking for hotels near National Galleries of Scotland: National? Take inspiration from real travellers.

Hotels You May Like in Edinburgh

Discover our trending hotels close to National Galleries of Scotland: National

5 star

InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
4.2/560 Reviews

InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel

New Town Edinburgh|0.34km from National Galleries of Scotland: National
This was our second time at this hotel and we stayed for almost a week. You can't beat the location on George Street, right downtown, close to shops and restaurants. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms and bathrooms are very nice. The king bed had a good mattress and pillows. There is a safe. They seem to have made upgrades since our last pre-covid stay, including air-conditioning in (all?) rooms. As you would expect in a big city, the rooms are quite small and the hotel is not exactly quiet; also depending on where your room faces. We were right by the elevator, which I generally don't like. I wonder if it's because we booked through our credit card and not direct. It seems there is sometimes a ”penalty'. The rooms are supplied daily with water, delicious cookies and snacks. You can make individual cups of drip coffee in a filter, which is much better than instant coffee but not as good as a Nespresso, IMHO. We had breakfast included and the Printing Press is just wonderful, for breakfast, any meal and later evening cocktails and whiskey. The Burr & Co is a coffee shop, also right next door, with tables outside. Love that place. The hotel has great service. We lost a suitcase and got daily support in checking on the status and changing the address on the delivery. There seemed to be a shortage on hair conditioner and we didn't have a sign for do-not-disturb the first day and got woken at 8 AM, but that didn't spoil our enjoyment of the hotel stay. We expect to be back.

Find More Hotels

Business travel

Find More Hotels

Breakfast

Find More Hotels

Family friendly

Find More Hotels

Top rated hotels in Edinburgh

Searching for hotels near National Galleries of Scotland: National? Compare room rates and reviews to find your ideal stay.
Hanover 71 Suites
4/554 Reviews
New Town
The hotel is located in the new town, 10 minutes walk to Prince Street, the location is very good, downstairs is very popular with locals of the traditional British restaurant, locals will come here specially for breakfast. There is a unique design style, the room is big enough, the bed is comfortable enough, very comfortable experience, the only downside is that the stairs are very narrow and the large luggage is very difficult to get up and down.
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
4.4/5105 Reviews
Edinburgh Old Town
The hotel is clean, tidy and convenient. We have no breakfast, beautiful scenery, very close to the business district, shopping is very convenient.
Old Waverley Hotel
4.1/5138 Reviews
New Town
I booked this in a panic after another hotel messed me around, it was a little expensive but very convenient location. I arrived frustrated and annoyed but the staff were friendly and helped me with my bags. Room was nice and comfortable, if not a little small. Bath and shower worked perfectly. It was clean. Thank you for saving my trip!
InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
4.2/560 Reviews
New Town
This was our second time at this hotel and we stayed for almost a week. You can't beat the location on George Street, right downtown, close to shops and restaurants. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms and bathrooms are very nice. The king bed had a good mattress and pillows. There is a safe. They seem to have made upgrades since our last pre-covid stay, including air-conditioning in (all?) rooms. As you would expect in a big city, the rooms are quite small and the hotel is not exactly quiet; also depending on where your room faces. We were right by the elevator, which I generally don't like. I wonder if it's because we booked through our credit card and not direct. It seems there is sometimes a ”penalty'. The rooms are supplied daily with water, delicious cookies and snacks. You can make individual cups of drip coffee in a filter, which is much better than instant coffee but not as good as a Nespresso, IMHO. We had breakfast included and the Printing Press is just wonderful, for breakfast, any meal and later evening cocktails and whiskey. The Burr & Co is a coffee shop, also right next door, with tables outside. Love that place. The hotel has great service. We lost a suitcase and got daily support in checking on the status and changing the address on the delivery. There seemed to be a shortage on hair conditioner and we didn't have a sign for do-not-disturb the first day and got woken at 8 AM, but that didn't spoil our enjoyment of the hotel stay. We expect to be back.
St Christopher's Edinburgh Original
3.7/558 Reviews
Edinburgh Old Town
An amazing Hostel that encourages you to meet new people on your travels. They have daily meet up and events so that meeting new people is super easy and fun. The staff are so friendly and helpful, they give some amazing pub recommendations as well.
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town
4.2/531 Reviews
Edinburgh Old Town
This is a good place for backpackers. We stayed here for a couple of nights in a 12 bed dormitory. The beds were good with ample space to keep our stuffs. Toilers were clean. The receptionists were friendly and approachable. The check-in time is 2 PM, so if you arrive early, you'll need to wait in the locker room and help yourself to some coffee. Or else you can keep your bags in a locker and roam around the city till you are ready to check-in. Early check-in is also available, but subject to availability of beds/rooms. Overall, quite good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Edinburgh Travel Guide

Hotels in Edinburgh

Weather and the best time to travel to Edinburgh:

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It is the second-most populous city of Scotland and is among the 20 most populated cities of the United Kingdom. The city has an overall population of about a million as of 2018, and the total area of the capital city is about 102 miles squared. Edinburgh is the hub of Scotland culturally, diplomatically, educationally, and financially. The city includes its former villages and towns from the 19th century after expanding and retains its true old character in many aspects. The New Town and Old Town areas of Edinburgh are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The climate of Edinburgh is very similar to the rest of the country. The region experiences a maritime, temperate climate that is mild in comparison to other places (like Moscow) which lie on the same latitudinal level. This temperate nature is due to the moderating effect due to Edinburgh’s proximity to the sea. The city is situated in between coast and hills and is often referred to as “the windy city”. Winter temperatures of Edinburgh cannot be called freezing, but yes winters can get a bit cold there. Talking about summers, the days are not very hot or scorching, rather they are mildly warm.

Airport / nearby airport:

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is one of the busiest Scottish airports. The airport has got one passenger terminal and operates on one runway. It is located in the city’s Ingliston area some 8 miles away from the city centre. The road distance from the airport to the city can be covered in about 20 minutes. There are many options for getting to Edinburgh from Edinburgh Airport. One can make this journey via taxis, buses, trains, or trams. The Airlink (Lothian 100) bus or the Skylink (Lothian 200, 300, 400) are some buses that run to and from the city. The journey by these buses takes about 35 minutes and costs about 4 £. Taxis generally charge 20 £ to get to the city from the airport. There is also the option of trams which take about 35 minutes to get to the city. The fare of trams from the airport to the city is about 6 £.

Transportation:

The city of Edinburgh has an excellent network system of public transport. The most common forms of commuting used by people are the trams and buses of the city. Apart from this, the city folk very often prefer to cycle to their destination. There are dedicated cycle paths in the city. The main bus operators of Edinburgh and the regions around it are First Edinburgh Buses and Lothian Buses. For a day, unlimited travel costs 4 £ and that rate is the cap of what these buses can charge in a day. One can also use taxis to commute in the city. The black taxis in Edinburgh are a sort of popular phenomenon. They can be hailed on streets, hired physically from stands, or booked on phones too. Apart from these black taxis, there are also private cabs that can be hired to move in and around Edinburgh city comfortably. 

How to get to the destination:

Edinburgh Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. It is easy to get a flight to Edinburgh from almost any part of the world. However, as logic dictates, most long-duration flights from across the world to Edinburgh, will not be direct flights. They will have one or two transit stops in between. Airlines like KLM Royal Dutch, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Finn Air, Air France, Lufthansa, Delta Air, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Norwegian are some of the major international carriers that fly from the rest of the world to Edinburgh. Within Europe, most flights to Edinburgh are cheap and short distance. A particular tactic that can be employed in order to squeeze in a good travel deal is to use a combination of techniques. This means that one can fly to any of the major airports in Europe and from there on, choose a cheap flight to Edinburgh rather easily.         

Hotel info, prices for different hotel range: 

  • There are a lot of budget-friendly cheap hotels in Edinburgh available for about 20 £.
  • 3-4 star Edinburgh hotels are available for about 100 £.
  • Upscale 5-star hotels in Edinburgh with great facilities like deluxe suites are available at rates around 300 £.
  • The neighbourhoods like Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh are some of the most beautiful and convenient places around for visitors to stay. Moreover, these places have great Edinburgh hotel deals. 

Easily book Edinburgh hotels at great prices via Trip.com.    

Edinburgh Tourist Information:

Top tourist attractions in Edinburgh:

Edinburgh is a beautiful and magnificent place that is the centre of Scottish arts and culture. There are a lot of great things to do in Edinburgh. 

  • The Princes Street of Edinburgh is one of the busiest thoroughfares in the city. This one-mile stretch is very popular among city folk and tourists as it has got vibrant shops, elegant gardens, cafes, and fountains among others. 
  • The National Museum of Scotland is among the best places in Edinburgh to get a peek into Scottish culture through multiple collections, artefacts, and displays. The place has got about 16 galleries with over 8000 artefacts on the shelves.
  •  Edinburgh Castle is definitely the most prominent of all Edinburgh attractions. Situated on a hill, this majestic castle is very popular among tourists. The powerful stone walls of this fortress have stood tall for centuries now. 

Top food places in Edinburgh:

The Scottish capital of Edinburgh is way above what one might think in terms of its food experience. The following are some of the popular places where one can grab a delicious bite to explore this city through its food.

  • The restaurant Chop-Chop is one of the best places that serve amazing Chinese food. This place is known around the city to have tastiest dumplings which always leave the eater wanting for more. 
  • For a wholly different experience, one can visit the restaurant Wings in Edinburgh. The name gives it off; this place is known to serve wings of different kinds in a subtle setting. The walls are decorated with stuff depicting cool references from pop culture.
  • L’Alba D’Oro is a small place which is popular for its chips and cheese, and for its deep-fried pizza. Locals and visitors have always enjoyed a bite from this place which is what makes it popular.  

Trip.com helps you get the best hotel and flight booking deals for your travel.

Show less