2 Star Hotels in Edinburgh

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2 Star Hotels in Edinburgh

1. Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel
Leith
$132
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cairn Hotel

2. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
$121
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

3. Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
Edinburgh City Centre
$87
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

4. 4 Friends House

4 Friends House
Leith
$84
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
4 Friends House

5. Abbey Gate Studios

Abbey Gate Studios
Abbeyhill
$125
$296 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Abbey Gate Studios

6. Ocean Mist Leith

Ocean Mist Leith
Leith
$200
$252 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ocean Mist Leith

7. Edinburgh City Hotel

Edinburgh City Hotel
Corstorphine
$92
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Edinburgh City Hotel

8. Gifford House

Gifford House
Prestonfield
$131
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Gifford House

9. Twin Lions Hotel

Twin Lions Hotel
Murrayfield
$118
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Twin Lions Hotel

10. Regal Rooms

Regal Rooms
Leith
$103
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Regal Rooms

11. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
Old Town Edinburgh
$81
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

12. Edinburgh Travel Guest House

Edinburgh Travel Guest House
Newington
$53
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Edinburgh Travel Guest House

13. Gilmore Townhouse

Gilmore Townhouse
Tollcross
$144
$248 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Gilmore Townhouse

14. Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
Edinburgh City Centre
$105
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

15. Guestready - Links View

Guestready - Links View
Leith
$73
$181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Guestready - Links View

16. Broughton Market Aparthotel

Broughton Market Aparthotel
Edinburgh City Centre
$182
$355 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Broughton Market Aparthotel

17. Adelphi Hotel

Adelphi Hotel
Leith
$63
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Adelphi Hotel

18. Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
Edinburgh City Centre
$65
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

19. Adam Drysdale House

Adam Drysdale House
Tollcross
$139
$241 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Adam Drysdale House

20. Capital House

Capital House
Newington
$126
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Capital House
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Top neighborhoods in Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh

Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.

New Town

Discover original neo-classical and Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy Building. Shop along Princes Street, George Street, and the newly redeveloped St James Quarter.

Leith

Undergoing significant regeneration, Leith boasts a busy port, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and Ocean Terminal shopping centre. The shore area offers charming pubs and restaurants, while cultural attractions include Leith Theatre and Leith School of Art.

West End

The West End charms with elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture along tree-lined streets. Dean Village's historic atmosphere offers peaceful riverside walks by the Water of Leith. Johnnie Walker Princes Street and Edinburgh Gin Distillery delight whisky enthusiasts, while the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art showcases world-class exhibitions. Nearby Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile provide classic Scottish experiences. Upmarket boutiques and fine dining establishments cater to luxury seekers, with sophisticated cocktail bars and whisky lounges dominating the evening scene. The Usher Hall hosts cultural performances throughout the year. Haymarket Station and convenient tram lines make exploring Edinburgh easy, with most attractions within walking distance.

Stockbridge

Stockbridge feels like a secret village hiding in plain sight within Edinburgh. Cobblestone streets lead to Georgian sandstone buildings where independent shops and galleries flourish. The bustling Sunday market on Saunders Street showcases vendors selling everything from artisanal cheeses to vintage treasures. The Water of Leith provides peaceful walking paths, while the nearby Royal Botanic Garden offers acres of natural beauty. Cozy gastropubs and casual bistros dominate the dining scene with Scottish fare at moderate prices. Most accommodations are elegant Georgian townhouse B&Bs or boutique guesthouses that maintain the neighborhood's intimate atmosphere. Getting around is easy with excellent bus connections to the city center, though the neighborhood itself is perfectly walkable.

Top landmarks in Edinburgh

A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.

Edinburgh Castle

9.4/10 (12,023 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Edinburgh Castle, a popular attraction in Old Town Edinburgh. Our travelers also like the monuments and art galleries in the area. If you want to see more of the museums in Edinburgh, you can easily walk to Scotch Whisky Experience or National Museum of Scotland.
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Royal Mile

9.4/10 (9,742 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Royal Mile, a popular place for shoppers in Old Town Edinburgh. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at St James Quarter, Omni Centre Edinburgh, and Princes Street.
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Princes Street

9.0/10 (8,599 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Princes Street in Edinburgh City Centre. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Royal Mile, George Street, and Grassmarket.
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University of Edinburgh

8.8/10 (2,964 reviews)
If you'd like to get a taste of Edinburgh student life, check out University of Edinburgh in Southside. Hotels.com travelers also like the museums, art galleries, and monuments in the area. Edinburgh has many other landmarks you might want to see such as Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
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Grassmarket

9.2/10 (4,895 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Grassmarket in Old Town Edinburgh. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Royal Mile, Princes Street, and George Street.
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Murrayfield Stadium

8.6/10 (705 reviews)
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Murrayfield Stadium, a stadium in Murrayfield. Our travelers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. If you think Murrayfield Stadium is cool, you also might like Tynecastle Stadium and Easter Road Stadium, both located nearby.
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Penguins at a zoo near a water feature and a building labeled "Penguins Rock".

Edinburgh Zoo

8.4/10 (1,348 reviews)
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Edinburgh Zoo, located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from central Edinburgh. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you have fun at Edinburgh Zoo, you'll love Royal Botanic Garden and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, both located nearby.
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Dean Village

10.0/10 (6 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Dean Village— just one of the monuments in West End. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the art galleries and museums in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. Edinburgh has many other landmarks you might want to see such as Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.
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