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Our top choices for Edinburgh family-friendly hotels

1. 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.
฿5,268
฿6,638 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Dakota 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.
฿7,968
฿10,039 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

3. Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Old Town Edinburgh
฿7,800
฿9,828 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

4. ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,737
฿11,009 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

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.
฿8,101
฿10,207 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

6. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Kirknewton
  • Family escapes with miniature golf, playground, and game room at this country club hotel.
฿5,461
฿6,554 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

7. South Lane Apartments - City Centre

South Lane Apartments - City Centre
Edinburgh City Centre
฿5,768
฿10,075 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
South Lane Apartments - City Centre

8. Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Old Town Edinburgh
  • Explore kid-friendly amenities at Edinburgh Centre with indoor pool, family dining, and castle views just steps away.
฿7,039
฿8,869 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Novotel Edinburgh Centre

9. 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.
฿8,100
฿10,206 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10. Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Old Town Edinburgh
  • Iconic family stays just steps from Edinburgh castle and kid-friendly amenities.
฿8,088
฿10,191 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
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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

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
฿13,371
฿16,847 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
฿7,968
฿10,039 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,101
฿10,207 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Old Town Edinburgh
฿8,088
฿10,191 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,737
฿11,009 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
฿8,608
฿10,846 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fraser Suites Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
฿10,155
฿12,796 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Malmaison Edinburgh City

Malmaison Edinburgh City
Edinburgh City Centre
฿7,499
฿9,449 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Malmaison Edinburgh City

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Edinburgh City Centre
฿7,145
฿9,003 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Old Town Edinburgh
฿7,800
฿9,828 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
฿7,968
฿10,039 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,101
฿10,207 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Old Town Edinburgh
฿7,039
฿8,869 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Edinburgh City Centre
฿12,097
฿15,243 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
West End
฿14,282
฿17,995 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿23,585
฿29,717 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Balmoral Hotel

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Corstorphine
฿4,634
฿5,839 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Gogar
฿5,163
฿6,505 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh
Craigleith
฿4,844
฿6,104 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Village Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield

Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield
Clermiston
฿5,157
฿6,498 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield
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4-star family-friendly hotels in Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
฿8,101
฿10,207 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
฿7,968
฿10,039 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Malmaison Edinburgh City

Malmaison Edinburgh City
Edinburgh City Centre
฿7,499
฿9,449 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Malmaison Edinburgh City

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Old Town Edinburgh
฿8,088
฿10,191 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
฿10,155
฿12,796 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
฿8,608
฿10,846 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Old Town Edinburgh
฿8,818
฿11,111 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
฿8,985
฿11,321 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

The Resident Edinburgh

The Resident Edinburgh
West End
฿8,100
฿10,206 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Resident Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Old Town Edinburgh
฿7,039
฿8,869 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
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Top Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good
"Family rooms spacious. And quiet. Bathroom was clean but showing signs of age. Great location for Haymarket station"
Alison 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Really nice hotel; very polite, friendly and helpful staff. Room was nice: it had a separate bath and shower. Made full use of the pool (small and oddly shaped, but sufficient for a dip), sauna (which was nice and hot) and gym (small, but top quality technogym equipment and more than enough to get a good workout. Breakfast was also good. Can’t really fault it, other than two single beds pushed together to make a double bed, but they easily slid apart."
David 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent
"Liked it quite a bit. Clean room, friendly staff, easy access, good breakfast. If you're not familiar with Edinburgh, just know the front door of the hotel opens onto one of the busiest streets in the city. It's walkable to most everything. If you like busy, this is your place. If you like a slower pace that's off-the-beaten-path, look elsewhere. (Adding-- the room was quiet! No issue there.)"
Catherine 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
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 7 hours ago
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Cool, nice"
Carlos 8-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great location - walkable to most everywhere in the city! Very friendly staff. Rooms are small but clean and comfortable."
Sally Warner 4-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room was mostly clean and well kept, although compact. Tea and instant coffee provided. Room was refreshed every day, fresh towels etc. We were on the 5th floor and had the most beautiful view of the castle and were treated to the sounds and sights of the Military Tattoo by night. Staff were fine, working in Edinburgh in August obviously takes its toll! One mature gentleman, in a blue shirt was hugely friendly and went above and beyond for us during our stay. The pool was compact but okay, nice little sauna too. A good way to unwind after a day exploring the city. We really enjoyed the nearby cafes and bars. So didn’t make use of the restaurant or bar in the hotel. Our stay was very expensive, to be expected in Edinburgh in August."
Fiona 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent
"1"
Babar 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Village Hotel Edinburgh

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.