Edinburgh - the destination for families
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Monika Ebner
Hotel expert at tripmakery.com


If you are planning a family gathering in Edinburgh and are looking for suitable accommodation, the choice of the hotel is crucial. However, it turns out that it's not always easy to find accommodations that are suitable for festive occasions and meet the needs of families. After thorough examination of 49 hotels in Edinburgh, we present to you the top 10 accommodations that are ideal for family gatherings. These not only offer comfortable lodging but also provide special facilities and amenities for festive occasions.

Getting offers from different hotels is unfortunately very time-consuming, we know that. That's why we have created our dedicated service, which provides you with fitting offers!

Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and  does NOT contain paid advertising!

  • 1. A&O Edinburgh City

    Building hotel A&O Edinburgh City
    Hotel rooms 131 total (300 beds)
    Property type Hotel
    Address Blackfriars Street 50, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.3 mi to city centre
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
      Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
      Price category ££ (around £30 - £45/night)
      Benefits
      • Every 21th person free
      • Breakfast
      • Half board
      • Fast response
      • Large capacity (131 rooms)
    • 2. Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

      Building hotel Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
      Hotel rooms 223 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Belford Road 69, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 1.2 mi to city centre
      • 9.5 mi to public transport
      • 32.4 mi to airport
      Rating Appealing   (5.8/10p.)
      5764 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Bus parking: 
      Yes - free
      Amenities
      • Airport Shuttle
      • 24h Reception
      • Parking
      • Wifi Lobby (Free)
      Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
      Price category ££££ (around £65 - £85/night)
      Benefits
      • Bus parking
      • Every 21th person free
      • Large capacity (223 rooms)
      • Breakfast
    • 3. Destiny Student - Murano

      Building hotel Destiny Student - Murano
      Hotel rooms 325 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Amphion Lane 2-5, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.7 mi to city centre
      Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
      341 reviews
      Parking
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
      • 24h Reception
      Price category £ (up to £30/night)
      Benefits
      • Large capacity (325 rooms)
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      • 100,000+ groups use tripmakery
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    • 4. Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

      Building hotel Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
      Hotel rooms 103 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address 152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 1.0 mi to city centre
      • 6.0 mi to airport
      Rating Great   (8/10p.)
      306 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - £15.00
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
      • 24h Reception
      • Parking
      Price category £ (up to £30/night)
      Benefits
      • Large capacity (103 rooms)
    • 5. Cityroomz Edinburgh

      Building hotel Cityroomz Edinburgh
      Hotel rooms 115 total (230 beds)
      Property type Hotel
      Address 25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.8 mi to city centre
      • 6.0 mi to airport
      Rating Great   (8/10p.)
      1.355 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
      • 24h Reception
      • Parking
      Price category £ (up to £30/night)
      Benefits
      • Large capacity (115 rooms)
      • Breakfast
    • 6. Destiny Student Shrubhill

      Building hotel Destiny Student Shrubhill
      Hotel rooms 238 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address 8 Middlefield, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.8 mi to city centre
      Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
      314 reviews
      Parking
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
        Price category £ (up to £30/night)
        Benefits
        • Large capacity (238 rooms)
      • 7. Stay Central Hotel

        Building hotel Stay Central Hotel
        Hotel rooms 37 total
        Property type Hotel
        Address 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 0.1 mi to city centre
        • 6.7 mi to airport
        Rating Very good   (7.8/10p.)
        2940 reviews
        Parking
        Car parking: 
        Yes - free
        Bus parking: 
        No
        Amenities
        • 24h Reception
        • Parking
        Price category £££££ (from £85/night)
        Benefits
        • Breakfast
      • 8. Ocean Apartments

        Building hotel Ocean Apartments
        Hotel rooms 48 total
        Property type Aparthotel
        Address Western Harbour Midway 2, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 2.3 mi to city centre
        Rating Great   (8.6/10p.)
        2383 reviews
        Parking Details on request
        Amenities
        • Parking
        • Wifi Lobby (Free)
        Price category £££££ (from £85/night)
      • 9. Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park

        Building hotel Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park
        Hotel rooms 161 total
        Property type Hotel
        Address Lochside View 6, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 5.2 mi to city centre
        Rating Great   (8/10p.)
        1.862 reviews
        Parking
        Car parking: 
        Yes - free
        Amenities
        • Wifi Lobby
        • Parking (Free)
        • Business Center
        • 24h Reception
        Price category ££ (around £30 - £45/night)
        Benefits
        • Large capacity (161 rooms)
      • 10. Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel

        Building hotel Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel
        Hotel rooms 169 total
        Property type Hotel
        Address Princes Street 52-53, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 0.2 mi to city centre
        • 0.2 mi to public transport
        • 6.6 mi to airport
        Rating Very good   (7.5/10p.)
        4666 reviews
        Parking
        Car parking: 
        Yes - £13.00
        Bus parking: 
        Yes - free
        Amenities
        • Business Center
        • 24h Reception
        • Parking
        • Wifi Lobby (Free)
        Price category £££££ (from £85/night)
        Benefits
        • Bus parking
        • Large capacity (169 rooms)
        • Breakfast
        • Half board
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      • Surprise your group with the best hotel!

        We'll help you get the best deals for free!

        • All non-binding and free of charge
        • 100,000+ groups use tripmakery
        • Personal support (phone, email)

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