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Our top choices for Edinburgh family-friendly hotels

1. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
  • Stroll to Edinburgh Castle with kids or unwind in this luxury hotel offering family comforts in heart of Old Town.
฿13,381
฿16,861 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

2. Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
  • Family-friendly castle adventures await with an indoor pool and sauna—just steps from Edinburgh's top attractions.
฿8,068
฿10,165 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

3. ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,001
฿10,081 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

4. Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
  • Family-friendly Edinburgh escape with cots, on-site laundry service, and a prime castle-view location steps from attractions.
฿8,107
฿10,214 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

5. Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
  • Captivating indoor pool and family activities await at this central Edinburgh hotel where kids and adults enjoy aquatic fun alike.
฿8,175
฿10,301 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

6. The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿24,533
฿30,911 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Balmoral Hotel

7. Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Old Town Edinburgh
฿7,806
฿9,835 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8. Malmaison Edinburgh City

Malmaison Edinburgh City
Edinburgh City Centre
  • Family adventure beckons at this upscale Edinburgh hotel steps from castles and royal sights.
฿7,576
฿9,545 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Malmaison Edinburgh City

9. The Resident Edinburgh

The Resident Edinburgh
West End
฿8,107
฿10,214 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Resident Edinburgh

10. Dakota Edinburgh

Dakota Edinburgh
South Queensferry
  • Family-friendly style meets luxury comfort at this upscale hotel with sleek amenities and convenient access to Edinburgh Zoo and parks.
฿5,273
฿6,644 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Dakota Edinburgh
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Edinburgh

Breakfast included
Pool
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Corstorphine
฿4,779
฿6,022 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh
Craigleith
฿4,848
฿6,109 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Village Hotel Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Old Town Edinburgh
฿6,549
฿8,252 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Malmaison Edinburgh

Malmaison Edinburgh
Leith
฿5,841
฿7,360 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Malmaison Edinburgh

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Riccarton
฿4,788
฿6,032 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

Malmaison Edinburgh City

Malmaison Edinburgh City
Edinburgh City Centre
฿7,576
฿9,545 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Malmaison Edinburgh City

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,001
฿10,081 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

Tynecastle Park Hotel

Tynecastle Park Hotel
Gorgie
฿5,155
฿6,443 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Tynecastle Park Hotel

Murrayfield Hotel

Murrayfield Hotel
Murrayfield
฿5,697
฿7,178 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Murrayfield Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,175
฿10,301 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Corstorphine
฿4,779
฿6,022 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Old Town Edinburgh
฿6,549
฿8,252 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh
Craigleith
฿4,848
฿6,109 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Village Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,175
฿10,301 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
฿8,068
฿10,165 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Gogar
฿5,167
฿6,510 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield

Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield
Clermiston
฿5,193
฿6,544 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Edinburgh City Centre
฿13,381
฿16,861 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
West End
฿14,293
฿18,009 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿24,533
฿30,911 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Balmoral Hotel
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4-star family-friendly hotels in Edinburgh

South Lane Apartments - City Centre

South Lane Apartments - City Centre
Edinburgh City Centre
฿5,772
฿10,083 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
South Lane Apartments - City Centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Old Town Edinburgh
฿6,549
฿8,252 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Corstorphine
฿4,779
฿6,022 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Malmaison Edinburgh City

Malmaison Edinburgh City
Edinburgh City Centre
฿7,576
฿9,545 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Malmaison Edinburgh City

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh
Craigleith
฿4,848
฿6,109 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Village Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,175
฿10,301 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Malmaison Edinburgh

Malmaison Edinburgh
Leith
฿5,841
฿7,360 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Malmaison Edinburgh

Le Monde Hotel

Le Monde Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿7,169
฿9,032 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Le Monde Hotel

Tynecastle Park Hotel

Tynecastle Park Hotel
Gorgie
฿5,155
฿6,443 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Tynecastle Park Hotel

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
฿8,355
฿10,527 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
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Top Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel in the heart of Grassmarket. It’s noisy during the Fringe Festival but so is the whole area. Would stay there again and I am next week."
Linda 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good
"Parking is not free at this hotel. At the moment it’s £10 per day. Room did not have fridge, toilet flush kept running. Breakfast was good"
Emran 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Village Hotel Edinburgh
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

8/10 Good
"We got lost getting to our room all the time!! Staff was helpful getting us back on track"
Dion 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good
"The staff at the front desk were incredibly helpful, and friendly, however lugging suitcases up 82 stairs and a 5min walk from the carpark to the hotel was rather off putting. So we left suitcases in the car. The hotel itself was very clean and well presented, and the room was very clean and spacious, though having twin beds fully made but pushed right together was a new one for us. We specifically chose a bath option, but the overflow on the bath was so low, it made having a nice soak impossible. The bathroom had some black corners, but otherwise it was clean. The room itself was rather stuffy, even with aircon, but thankfully you could still open windows, even on the higher floors. The breakfast was fantastic! Everything presented was delicious, and had so many different options to suit anyone. Though my partner wasn't overly happy with his coffee (att. coffee connoisseurs) Overall it was a nice place, comfy beds, black out curtains and good service."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good
"Great stay, lovely staff and breakfast. Easy access to bus and trams to get around the city"
lorna 3-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place and great location. Super staff even after hours. No fridge in rooms so we threw out a good bit of food. Be aware"
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

8/10 Good
"Enjoyed the property and staff but the room was too expensive for it’s size."
George 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent
"The location was perfect for exploring beautiful Edinburgh on foot. The hotel was modern, clean and our room fit the 4 of us pretty well by European standards. We were surrounded by great food options."
Casey 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Frequently asked questions

What's Edinburgh like for family-friendly holidays?
The historic destination of Edinburgh is a good choice if you've been considering a getaway with your children. The museums, festivals and local tours are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Take to the air and fly into Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is the closest airport, or Dundee (DND), which is located 35.3 mi (56.8 km) from the centre of Edinburgh.
What's the best family accommodation in Edinburgh?
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your child-friendly holiday include Village Hotel Edinburgh and Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club.
How many family hotels will I find in Edinburgh?
Expedia has 42 hotels in Edinburgh that are perfect for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Edinburgh?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Edinburgh is 887 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Edinburgh?
While you are visiting Edinburgh, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Princes Street. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and Scotch Whisky Experience.
What's the best way for us to get around Edinburgh?
Nearby metro stations include Princes Street Tram Stop, St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Haymarket Tram Station. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.