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5 best 2 Star Hotels in Edinburgh at a glance

Gilmore Townhouse — 2-star hotel in Tollcross. Guest rating: 8.0/10 — Very Good.
Edinburgh Travel Guest House — 2-star hotel in Newington. Guest rating: 7.2/10 — Good.
Regal Rooms — 2-star hotel in Leith. Guest rating: 5.0/10.
Cairn Hotel — 2-star hotel in Leith. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
Gifford House — 2-star hotel in Prestonfield. Guest rating: 8.0/10 — Very Good.

2 Star Hotels in Edinburgh

Junior Studio Suite | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Superior Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Gilmore Townhouse

Tollcross

$190

$308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite | WiFi (free)

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | WiFi (free)

Edinburgh Travel Guest House

Newington

$92

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Superior Double Room, City View | Living area

Superior Double Room, City View | Interior

Superior Double Room, City View | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Regal Rooms

Leith

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Cairn Hotel

Leith

$184

$232 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Premium Double Room - Self Served | Minibar (free items), desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Gifford House

Prestonfield

$167

$210 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Destiny Student - Burnet Point

Abbeyhill

$139

$176 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Old Town Edinburgh

$113

$142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Single Room with Private External Bathroom | View from room

4 Friends House

Leith

$121

$153 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Family Room, Multiple Beds | WiFi (free)

Deluxe Single Room | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper

Edinburgh City Hotel

Corstorphine

$151

$190 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Luxury Double Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Adam Drysdale House

Tollcross

$122

$222 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Ocean Mist Leith

Leith

$173

$218 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Capital House

Newington

$139

$175 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Studio, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchen

Studio, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Student Only Straits Place

Southside

$156

$325 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Apartment | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Broughton Market Aparthotel

Edinburgh City Centre

$202

$383 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Standard Cottage | Living area | 25-inch LED TV with cable channels

Standard Cottage | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Standard Cottage | Private kitchen | Espresso maker, electric kettle

JOIVY Contemporary Cottage with Parking

Haymarket

$269

$458 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

Signature Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Classic Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Abbey Gate Studios

Abbeyhill

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Smoking, Fireplace | 3 bedrooms

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Smoking, Fireplace | Interior

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Smoking, Fireplace | Living room

City Centre Home - Away From Home

Broughton

$387

$540 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Family Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Family Room | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Adelphi Hotel

Leith

$120

$152 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

Southside

$144

$181 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Deluxe Apartment, City View | Living area

Claremont Residences

Broughton

$410

$747 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Top neighborhoods in Edinburgh

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A stone gazebo on a hillside overlooking a river.

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A historic stone building with arched windows and a clock tower, decorated with red flowers and ivy.

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.

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Top landmarks in Edinburgh

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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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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 art galleries and monuments 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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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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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 Dynamic Earth, 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 museums and art galleries 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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