Edinburgh hotels and rooms, booked direct
Central Edinburgh rooms and small hotels, booked direct with no booking fees. New Town, Haymarket and Leith, close to Princes Street, Waverley and the trams.
Places to stay in Edinburgh
Where to stay in Edinburgh
Each area has its own guide, with what's nearby, getting there and the rooms we have there.
New Town
Georgian streets and squares between Princes Street and Stockbridge, with Waverley station, the bus station and St Andrew Square at the east end. The quickest base for the castle, galleries and shops.
Staying in New Town →1 place hereHaymarket and the West End
Around Haymarket station, with trains to Glasgow and the north, the airport tram, and Murrayfield a short walk away. Calmer evenings, easy walking into the centre.
Staying in Haymarket and the West End →Area guideLeith
Edinburgh's port: the Shore's restaurants and bars, the Water of Leith walkway and the Royal Yacht Britannia. The tram runs from Leith to the city centre and on to the airport.
Staying in Leith →Staying in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a walking city. Most of what visitors come for (the Old Town and the Royal Mile, the castle, Princes Street and the New Town, Calton Hill) sits within twenty minutes on foot of each other, and our rooms are chosen to keep you in that circle or a short tram ride from it.
We run small places rather than big hotels: rooms with keypad entry and a code sent before you arrive, so you can come and go as you please, and a team you can reach by message or email when you need something.
Book here and you deal with us directly. No booking-site fees, and the price you see is the price for the room, with Edinburgh's visitor levy shown separately.
Things to do in Edinburgh
- Walk the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Climb Arthur's Seat or Calton Hill for views over the city and the Forth.
- Visit the National Museum of Scotland and the National Galleries, all free to enter.
- Come for the Festival and Fringe in August, or Hogmanay at New Year.
- Follow the Water of Leith from Dean Village to Stockbridge and on to Leith.
Getting to Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, the tram runs to Haymarket, Princes Street and St Andrew Square, and on to Leith. The Airlink bus runs to Waverley.
Edinburgh Waverley is the main station, with trains from London King's Cross in about four and a half hours. Haymarket is the stop for trains from Glasgow and the west.
Parking in the centre is limited and paid. If you're driving, ask us about the nearest car park before you arrive.
Questions about staying in Edinburgh
Is the visitor levy included?
Edinburgh charges a visitor levy on overnight stays from 24 July 2026: 5% of the room price for the first five nights. We show it as its own line before you pay, so there are no surprises at the door.
How do I get in?
Our rooms use keypad locks. Your own door code is emailed to you before you arrive and works from check-in time on your arrival day until check-out.
Can I book for the Festival or Hogmanay?
Yes. August and New Year sell out early, and minimum stays can apply. Book direct for the best price, or email us for longer stays.
Which area is best to stay in Edinburgh?
For a first visit, the New Town puts you between the Old Town and the shops, close to Waverley. Haymarket suits travellers arriving by train or going to Murrayfield, and Leith is the pick for food lovers.
Why book direct?
No booking fees, the same rooms you'd find on the big booking sites, promo codes you won't find elsewhere, and you deal with the people who run the building.