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A welcome in bespoke Balmoral tartan; Hebridean blues, heather hues and classic Scottish art; whisky ambassadors with 500 malts – The Balmoral is a love letter to Scotland. Looking up to Edinburgh Castle, savour 4 AA Rosette dining, French-Scottish bistro fare, award-winning afternoon tea and a serene urban spa at the city’s most majestic spot.

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Housed in a 1780s building, this upscale hotel is set among the shops of George Street and is an 8-minute walk from both Edinburgh Waverley train station and Edinburgh Castle.

Posh rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, free Wi-Fi, and laptop safes. Some have views over the Firth of Forth, and suites add living spaces and iPod docks. Room service is available.

A buzzy restaurant and bar serves modern Scottish cuisine in a richly furnished dining room. Other amenities include a casual cafe and 8 conference spaces, the largest of which can host a reception for 400.

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This genteel hotel is a 12-minute walk from the National Museum of Scotland and a mile from the 11th-century Edinburgh Castle.

Featuring tufted furnishings, the sophisticated rooms offer free Wi-Fi, smart TVs and minibars, plus en suite bathrooms with rainfall showers, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add separate living areas.

Amenities include an upscale restaurant and a trendy cocktail lounge. Breakfast is available.

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Surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants, this laid-back hotel is 8 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Waverley railway station and 16 minutes on foot from medieval Edinburgh Castle.

Featuring modern decor, the streamlined rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi and smart TVs.

A warm restaurant/bar has floor-to-ceiling windows. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.

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Whether you are in Edinburgh for business or pleasure our hotel provides all you need for a productive visit. Our prime location is just 7 minutes from The University of Edinburgh 5 minutes from Princes Street, Waverley Station, the Edinburgh Tram on York Place, and 20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport.

Our spacious, modern hotel rooms include quality amenities, such as a selection of inroom entertainment, plush bedding and Nirvae Botanicals toiletries. Enjoy a refreshingly modern take on locally sourced food at our Lantern Room Restaurant and Bar or relax in our sophisticated lobby after a long day.

Our hotels outstanding central location situates you close to many local businesses, destinations and attractions such as Playhouse Theatre. Book your visit to the Courtyard Edinburgh where we look forward to providing you with an exceptional stay.

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Across the road from the Gothic St Giles' Cathedral, this hip 1693 courthouse-turned-hostel is an 11-minute walk from the 11th-century Edinburgh Castle and a 4-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Accommodations range from functional mixed-gender or female-only dorms with bunk beds and lockers to compact private rooms that have shared bathrooms. All provide free Wi-Fi. Some include en suite facilities.

A bar offers beer tastings. A breakfast buffet is available.