In 1701, cockfighting – the most popular sport in Scotland at that time – was banned from the streets of Edinburgh because huge crowds were bringing traffic to a halt.
1. Macdonald Holyrood Hotel (Edinburgh Hotels/4* hotels in Edinburgh)
The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is in the heart of the Old Town city centre situated between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyrood. Positioned adjacent to the Scottish Parliament and overlooking Arthurs Seat giving the hotel its unique quiet lo...
2. Mackenzie Guest House (Edinburgh Hotels/4* hotels in Edinburgh)
Awarded STB 4 stars Danny Jasmine welcome you to the Mackenzie Guest House which is situated in an excellent location overlooking Leith Links park and only a 10 minute journey from the city centre. Edinburgh's Leith Waterfront area with its wide ...
3. Malmaison Edinburgh (Edinburgh Hotels/3* hotels in Edinburgh)
Sitting on the harbour of the bohemian Port of Leith just ten minutes from Edinburgh city centre Malmaison Edinburgh is a unique combination of contemporary style and charm. Super chic rooms every one different in shape and form many wi...
4. Melville Castle Hotel (Edinburgh Hotels/4* hotels in Edinburgh)
Melville Castle is a luxury country house hotel set in a spectacular secluded location yet only 6 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. Re opened as a Hotel in 2003 after extensive restoration and refurbishment originally designed by famous architec...
5. Menzies Belford Hotel (Edinburgh Hotels/4* hotels in Edinburgh)
Menzies Belford Hotel One of Edinburgh's leading four star hotels. Situated on the Water of Leith just a few minutes walk from the lively cosmopolitan city centre the contemporary Menzies Belford has two comfortable lounges Brasserie Restauran...
6. Merith House Hotel (Edinburgh Hotels/NC hotels in Edinburgh)
The Merith affords an excellent base for those enjoying a more leisurely break located on a main bus route we benefit from easy access to all of Edinburgh's major attractions. Visit the Palace of Holyrood the Royal Botanical Gardens the Malt Wh...
7. Murrayfield Hotel & Lodge (Edinburgh Hotels/2* hotels in Edinburgh)
Traditional accommodation comprising of 20 bedrooms in the main hotel and 10 rooms in the Lodge nearby all within roaring distance of the famous Murrayfield Stadium which is only 20 minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street. The main...
