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Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in City of Edinburgh

Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in City of Edinburgh? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in City of Edinburgh to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.

The Royal Yacht Britannia (Attraction / Activity)

The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh

The yacht was much loved by the royals and it’s great fun to pick up titbits about their holidays at sea from the staff working there.... more

Holyrood apartHOTEL (Hotel)

Holyrood apartHOTEL, 1 Nether Bakehouse, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 Nether Bakehouse, Holyrood, Edinburgh

Each of the apartments boast contemporary décor and furnishings with all the facilities you would expect from a 4-star hotel. Guests can also enjoy the on-site... more

Channings (Hotel)

Channings, 12/16 South Learmonth Gardens, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

12/16 South Learmonth Gardens, Edinburgh

Channings is regarded as one of the friendliest hotels in Edinburgh, where you´ll enjoy country-style tranquillity in a city setting. Rooms are striking yet elegant, tailored... more

The Town House Apartment (Self Catering)

The Town House Apartment, 65 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

65 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh

Edinburgh is among the UK's most-loved locations for those who appreciate history and architecture, while also having all the attributes of a modern, cosmopolitan city, with... more

Kew House (Bed & Breakfast)

Kew House, 1 Kew Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 Kew Terrace, Murrayfield, Edinburgh

All rooms are en-suite and have tea/coffee making facilities, digital flatscreen TV, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi connection. An extensive and varied breakfast is included in the... more

Hotel Missoni (Hotel)

Hotel Missoni, 1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

The lobby cum bar, with its giant monochrome mosaic styled urns, bright walls and funky seating area sets the tone which continues upstairs where the 136... more

23 Mayfield (Bed & Breakfast)

23 Mayfield, 23 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

23 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh

23 Mayfield has a Drawing Room in which you can relax and unwind on our Chesterfield furniture. Free off street parking and Wi-Fi... more

The Boat House (Restaurant)

The Boat House, 22 High Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

22 High Street, South Queensferry, Edinburgh

Entry is through the cocktail bar at street level, with a few steps down to the bistro. Here the floor to ceiling windows and decking terrace... more

Ondine (Restaurant)

Ondine, 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Take a seat at the centrepiece crustacean bar and share a grand fruits of the sea or roast shellfish platter for two over a bottle of... more

Restaurant at The Bonham (Restaurant)

Restaurant at The Bonham, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh

The chef, Michel Bayer, has created the menu using seasonal sourced Scottish ingredients put together with a French flair to create modern classic dishes. Bayer's love... more

The Georgian House (Historic House)

The Georgian House, 7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh

The first owner was John Lamont, 18th Chief of Clan Lamont, who lived here until 1815. The beautiful collections of china, shining silver, exquisite paintings and... more

The Queen´s Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

The Queen´s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

This first exhibition of fans brings together over 80 examples from the early 17th century to the 1930s. Among the highlights are a leather fan said... more

The Salisbury Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)

The Salisbury Hotel, 43/45 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

43/45 Salisbury Road, Newington, Edinburgh

Heavy swagged curtains, the ornate ironwork staircase and stylish gilt mirrors create a warm, protected feeling against the harsh Edinburgh weather. Light meals are served in... more

The Balmoral (Hotel)

The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh

Many of the 188 opulent suites and stylish rooms have magnificent views of Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town or Arthur’s Seat. The Balmoral is home to... more

Dunstane City Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)

Dunstane City Hotel, 5 Hampton Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

5 Hampton Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh

The seventeen bedrooms boast a fuss-free environment, comfy armchairs ideal for relaxing in front of the TV after a hectic day of business appointments or city... more

Cucina (Restaurant)

Cucina, Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Hotel Missoni, 1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

But somehow it all hangs together, as does the extensive menu put together under the guidance of celebrity consultant chef Giorgio Locatelli. The seasonal menus ring... more

Jamie's Italian, Edinburgh (Restaurant)

Jamie's Italian, Edinburgh, The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh

Start with a generously proportioned vegetable, meat or fish anti-pasti 'plank' or one of the excellent pasta dishes -the wild rabbit tagliolini or wild mushroom cilindretti... more

The Gibson Apartment (Self Catering)

The Gibson Apartment, 10 London Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

10 London Street, Edinburgh

Guests have all the washing and cleaning facilities they need for good hygiene, with CD and DVD players for entertainment and sleeping arrangements for up to... more

Claremont House (Bed & Breakfast)

Claremont House, 3 South Lauder Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

3 South Lauder Road, Edinburgh

The house, all grand furniture, antiques, period features and a lovely roaring log fire, is surrounded by large gardens. Rooms are spacious and luxurious in a... more

The Dogs (Restaurant)

The Dogs, 110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh

Inspired by the gastropub notion but wanting to provide somewhere that was neither intimidating nor too costly, founder David Ramsden opened The Dogs on Hanover Street... more

Guerlain Spa (Spa)

Guerlain Spa, The Caledonian, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Caledonian, Princes Street, Edinburgh

Lay your head down in one of six tranquil treatment rooms and try out a line of made-to-measure Personalised Facials or pampering Body Sublimination programmes. For... more

Kanpai Sushi (Restaurant)

Kanpai Sushi, 8/10 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

8/10 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh

You can salute the chefs as they serve you a selection of sushi expertly made before your eyes that might include an eel hand roll, grilled... more

Rocpool Apartments Edinburgh (Self Catering)

Rocpool Apartments Edinburgh, 10 Atholl Crescent Lane, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

10 Atholl Crescent Lane, Edinburgh

All three properties, (one three-bedroom and two two-bedroom) live up to the highest of standards – kick back on the quality sofa and admire the pricey-looking... more

Museum of Childhood (Museum / Art Gallery)

Museum of Childhood, 42 High Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Many of the galleries display toys and games galore from all around the world, ranging from dolls and teddy bears to train sets and tricycles. In... more

Museum of Edinburgh (Museum / Art Gallery)

Museum of Edinburgh, Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Among the items on display are the feeding bowl and collar presented to `Greyfriars Bobby´, the little Skye Terrier dog that maintained a vigil by the... more

The Scottish National Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

The Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Mound, Edinburgh

Also on display is the national collection of Scottish art with works by Ramsay, Raeburn, Wilkie and McTaggart. There is an extensive programme of exhibitions... more

Valvona & Crolla Caffe Bar (Restaurant)

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19 Elm Row, Edinburgh

No one could fault the quality or authenticity of the ingredients used in dishes like prosciutto e figi or spaghettini con vongole. Valvona & Crolla Caffe... more

The Carlton Hotel (Hotel)

The Carlton Hotel, North Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

North Bridge, Edinburgh

Eating at modern, comfortable The Bridge (so named after the hotel’s location on North Bridge) is a brasserie-style affair while the Bridge Bar, open between 11... more

Craigbrae Farmhouse (Bed & Breakfast)

Craigbrae Farmhouse, Kirkliston, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Kirkliston, Edinburgh

The bedrooms are pretty and comfortable, each having a basin. The reception rooms have family paintings and country views and you will enjoy a log fire... more

The Howard (Hotel)

The Howard, 34 Great King Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

34 Great King Street, Edinburgh

Relax in one of the eighteen individually characterised rooms, each named after famous street & areas in Scotland´s capital city. Dining at The Atholl is an... more

Rhubarb at Prestonfield (Restaurant)

Rhubarb at Prestonfield, Prestonfield House, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Prestonfield House, Prestonfield Road, Edinburgh

The menu of exquisite dishes create with the best of Scottish ingredients might include Isle of Mull crab, honey-roast ham ribs, toasted hazelnuts, mango salsa. Rhubarb... more

The Witchery by the Castle (Restaurant)

The Witchery by the Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

The signature steak tartare is a carnivore’s dream. Made from chopped, seasoned Aberdeen Angus beef, it comes with the unusual garnish of a fried quail’s egg... more

The Gardener's Cottage (Restaurant)

The Gardener's Cottage, 1 Royal Terrace Gardens, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 Royal Terrace Gardens, London Road, Edinburgh

Their stated aim is to 'create excellent food using the best seasonal, local produce' and the regularly changing menus are testament to their success in that... more

PURE Spa (Spa)

PURE Spa, 2nd Floor, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

2nd Floor, Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh

We’re conveniently located and are open till 9pm on all weekdays (Sat 7pm/ Sun 6pm) which helps make planning your visit that little bit easier. Our... more

Edinburgh Zoo (Attraction / Activity)

Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh

One of them, super bizarrely, is an actual colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian Army (we are not making this up). But in fact, there are 1,000 animals... more

National War Museum of Scotland (Museum / Art Gallery)

National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

There are six galleries in the Museum, each focusing on a different theme. The collections on display include medals, uniforms, weapons, paintings, ceramics and silverware, all... more

Plumed Horse (Restaurant)

Plumed Horse, 50/54 Henderson Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

50/54 Henderson Street, Leith, Edinburgh

The restaurant seats 40 people with tables that are all well-spaced that are given to diners for the whole evening so expect a quiet, undisturbed, leisurely... more

Scotsman Spa & Health Club (Spa)

Scotsman Spa & Health Club, The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Scotsman Hotel, 1 Market Street, Edinburgh

The Scotsman Spa offers the full complement of services to allow you to reach your goal. The gym has comprehensive cardio, muscle strengthening and core conditioning... more

David Bann (Restaurant)

David Bann, 56/58 St Marys Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

56/58 St Marys Street, Edinburgh

Begin with spicy Thai fritters of smoked tofu, peas, ginger, chilli, lime, sesame and potato served with fresh mango chutney and a roast garlic tomato sauce... more

Spa Missoni (Spa)

Spa Missoni, Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Hotel Missoni, 1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Relieve sun-damaged skin with a citrus-a-peel vitamin C boost or purify your skin with an enervating bamboo scrub or maybe just relax and chill with a... more

The Bonham (Hotel)

The Bonham, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh

The stylish Restaurant is famed for its innovative and contemporary cuisine with strong European influences. A refreshing and memorable experience with a friendly personal service and... more

Ingrams (Bed & Breakfast)

Ingrams, 24 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

24 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh

Bedrooms are furnished in a quiet period style and all have en-suite or private bathrooms, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and direct telephones. An ideal base... more

The Glasshouse (Hotel)

The Glasshouse, 2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh

Award-winning bedrooms await with the crispest Egyptian cotton linen to sink into. Superbly located in the heart of Edinburgh, the hotel is 5 minutes from Princes... more

One Square (Restaurant)

One Square, 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh

The venue evolves as the day progresses. Begin with a breakfast of grilled kipper with lemon parsley butter then a light lunch of pan fried salmon... more

The Kitchin (Restaurant)

The Kitchin, 78 Commercial Quay, Leith, City of Edinburgh

78 Commercial Quay, Leith

Now he's brought his finely honed cooking skills back to his home town and is ransforming the finest Scottish produce into some of Edinburgh's most delicious... more

North Bridge Brasserie (Restaurant)

North Bridge Brasserie, The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh

You won't feel lost in space however as the large room is divided up by coves and booths giving it an intimate feel. There's a boldly... more

The Atholl (Hotel)

The Atholl, 11 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

11 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh

Getting the picture? Choose from the Cluny on the top floor with two bedrooms plus open plan living and dining room with a balcony offering cityscape... more

The Scotch Whisky Experience (Attraction / Activity)

The Scotch Whisky Experience, 354 Castle Hill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

354 Castle Hill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh

You'll also get to taste the product, whilst gazing at the world's largest collection of Scotch Whisky. The Scotch Whisky Experience has guided tours (15 languages... more

Norton House Hotel & Spa (Hotel)

Norton House Hotel & Spa, Ingliston, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Ingliston, Edinburgh

If you don´t want to venture out, you can still admire the surrounding countryside from the Glass Lounge as you enjoy drinks before your meal, or... more

Auld Reekie Tours (Attraction / Activity)

Auld Reekie Tours, 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh

Get set to encounter the medieval torture museum, a working witchcraft temple, the legendary haunted vault and a misogynistic poltergeist. Whether you do the underground tour,... more

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