Edinburgh is a wonderful city for a break away with kids, with so much to do and enjoy there. There are some fantastic Edinburgh family hotels in the city from luxury right through to budget accommodation. When it comes to family hotels Edinburgh really does set the bar high with lots of great amenities on offer and spacious family rooms. We have rounded up the best family hotels in Edinburgh for every budget. The Family Hotel Expert team have tried to personally stay in as many of the family friendly hotels Edinburgh has on offer but we also conduct thorough research so you don’t have to. Whether it’s family hotels in Edinburgh with swimming pool access or a family room Edinburgh central that can fit a family of five, we have something for you.
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Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
The Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is one of the best family hotels Edinburgh has on offer. They have great family rooms that are a wonderful size for those travelling with kids. The hotel is in a lovely location, just five minutes walk from Princes Street and less than a five minute walk from the York Place Tram. There’s an onsite restaurant and the breakfast here comes highly recommended. A really well priced hotel for everything it offers, the Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is ideal if you’re looking for a family room hotel in Edinburgh.
The Balmoral Hotel
The height of luxury, the Balmoral Hotel has a swimming pool and a wealth of amazing child friendly amenities putting it in the running for best family hotel Edinburgh has. They have something for children of all ages. Babies will have cots set up in the room, complimentary meals and baby bath products including hooded towels and rubber ducks. Older children get welcome gifts, cookies and milk at bedtime, backpacks, rubber ducks and child sized bathrobes amongst many other amenities. Even the teenagers don’t get forgotten here with opportunities for teen spa treatments and in house activities. The hotel has a Michelin starred restaurant and is just five minutes walk from the city’s main train station and the shopping area. Many of the rooms have views across to Edinburgh Castle. This is a lovely, luxurious stay and one of the best Edinburgh family hotels.
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh’s New Town is the setting for the Holiday Inn Express which is a gorgeous Victorian building that offers great family rooms Edinburgh style. The hotel is just five minutes walk from both Princes Street and the train station and comes with a really good buffet breakfast every morning included. The rooms are modern and clean and come in at a really great price for all they offer. One of the best child friendly hotels Edinburgh has for families in this price range.
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Another hotel coming in at a great price for all it has, Cheval Old Town Chambers is right in the centre of Edinburgh, just a two minute walk to Waverley railway station and only five minutes from Edinburgh Castle. Slightly different to the other offerings they have apartments which range in size and include kitchens and living areas. This is a lovely hotel and perfect for a family holiday Edinburgh style.
YOTEL Edinburgh – one of the best Edinburgh family hotels
Budget accommodation with family hotel rooms in Edinburgh don’t come much better than YOTEL Edinburgh. This is one of the Edinburgh family hotels which packs so much into a small space with bunk beds for the kids and a continental breakfast available.The property is close to the World of Illusions and the brilliant Real Mary King’s Close. A really fantastic price for one of the central child family hotels in Edinburgh.
Grassmarket Hotel
The Grassmarket Hotel is set in the lovely and historic Grassmarket area of the city. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby and Princes Street is just 800 yards away. This is a stylish hotel close to the train station and bikes can be hired from the hotel. This is one of the family friendly hotels Edinburgh has with the ability to configure the beds – double or singles – in each room. We think The Grassmaket is a fantastic price for a central family friendly hotel in Edinburgh.
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
The Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is one of the Edinburgh family hotels which is packed full of history. Built in 1900 the building links the Old Town to the city centre. Set right on the corner of the Royal Mile, just two minutes walk from the city’s train station it’s a great location. With family rooms helping to keep the cost down for those travelling with kids this 4 star hotel is very welcoming of families.There’s an onsite Marco Pierre White restaurant and breakfast available at an additional cost.
Your Edinburgh family holiday checklist
- đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż – Buy your skip-the-line tickets for Edinburgh attractions from GetYourGuide here
- đ – Get your Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off bus tickets in advance here
- đ – Get planning your trip with the Lonely Planet guide to Edinburgh or the Lonely Planet Guide to Scotland
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