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Top-selling Edinburgh hotel + rail breaks
Edinburgh breaks with up to 50% off train tickets
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Create your perfect break with 1000s of hotels to choose from (with special package discounts), fantastic deals on rail and coach travel from any UK train station or National Express coach stop, and all the top London theatre shows.


What are customers saying about Hotel Direct?
Ruby wedding celebration
We chose to celebrate our Ruby wedding anniversary in London. This is the second time we have used HotelDirect. We feel they offer a first class service. It was so easy to book, the first class train, the hotel and Theatre tickets all in one go, and the full package was amazing. Well worth the money
Everything was seamless
Everything was seamless, from booking the show through to booking the travel and hotel stay. First class service, will definitely use again.
100% recommend and would use again
We used hotel direct as we had received a gift voucher. Everything about the booking was smooth and easy. The gentleman who made our initial booking was so friendly and helpful. It was nice to receive the email before travelling all was confirmed with the hotel. No concerns at all and would 100% recommend and use again in future.
Hotel direct is an excellent company
Hotel direct is an excellent company - very responsive anc helpful with our queries. Would recommend!
We booked our London theatre break
We booked our London theatre break with hotel direct and we`re not disappointed! Great communication, well organised and great range of hotels and shows available . Included rail tickets in the package made it easy and cost effective for our break. Definitely recommend them and will use them again!
Definitely use Hotel Direct
Use Hotel Direct for all our trips to London and definitely recommendGood prices and choices. Hope they keep President Hotel in their books.
Hotel Direct - the human touch
When there was a problem with our booking going through, a real person sorted it out and emailed asap.It was a real person who phoned to check if our room request was for a double or a twin.I`m happy to book online but need the reassurance that there are humans there to solve any glitches!
Really simple
Really simple with excellent hotel choice.
Great Way to Book UK City Breaks
Had a four day/three night city break in Edinburgh, Hotel Direct was a great way to book both train and hotel at the same time and worked out cheaper than booking the train and hotel individually.
Everything went smoothly
Everything went smoothly with the rail and the hotel very impressed and was good value for money. Would definitely use you again.
Booking with Hotel Direct
At Hotel Direct we love Edinburgh and have been offering hotels in Edinburgh online for over a decade. From hotels near Edinburgh Castle and along the lively Royal Mile to the handsome Georgian buildings and hotels in Princes Street. Whether you're looking for a sumptuous luxury hotel or a very special offer we have thousands of guest reviews, location maps and hi-res photographs to help you choose.Favourite hotels include the King James, Old Waverley and Ten Hill Place Hotel. Book any of our Edinburgh hotels online or call free on 0800 633 8000 for expert advice and the same discount prices.
Why Hotels in Edinburgh?
After London, Edinburgh is the most visited destination in the UK and it's no wonder why; with a wonderful mixture of culture, history and attractions, visitors come back to the Scottish capital time and time again.
Whether it is shopping at the Louis Vuitton store on Multrees Walk, enjoying some world class comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe or paying the impressive Edinburgh castle a visit, there is something for everyone in this amazing destination.
Edinburgh is well known for being a top destination for singles; take a look at our great hotel room rates for single travellers in the city.
Selecting your Edinburgh Hotels
Hotel Direct offer a range of features to assist you in finding your ideal hotel in Edinburgh. Choose hotels from our interactive map, select ideal accommodation based on the proximity to landmarks or by star rating, area, or by the hotel name itself.
You can also filter the available Edinburgh hotels by various criteria, including whether the hotels have pools, car parking facilities, Wi-Fi access and other facilities and amenities. Check out our preferred partner, Thistle Hotel Edinburgh.
Luxury Edinburgh
We offer many Luxury Edinburgh hotels, including the 5 star Glasshouse Edinburgh, The Howard and The Scotsman. Top 5 star and 4 star luxury hotels at great discounted prices!
Popular Edinburgh Hotels
In our most popular Edinburgh hotels section, we feature a number of hotels that are proving popular with our customers. You can sort the featured accommodation by star rating, price and review rating. To read more customer reviews of our hotels on offer to aid your selection, please visit our Edinburgh guest reviews section.
What's happening in Edinburgh?
There is always something exciting happening in Edinburgh, whether it is a special one-off gig, a regular event or the annual Edinburgh Festival that happens every August and sees the city's population nearly double. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Burns Night are also popular events that take place each year and draw crowds from all over the world.
Edinburgh on a Budget
If you are heading to this wonderful Scottish city but have a limited budget, take a look at our wide selection of cheap hotels in Edinburgh. From around 47 a night, you can stay in this amazing destination without breaking your bank.
Family holidays to Edinburgh
With child friendly attractions in Edinburgh like The Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh Zoo and the Treasure Hunt Trail, the Scottish capital a is great destination for family holidays. Hotel Direct have a selection of Edinburgh hotels with family hotels that are perfect accommodation for your visit.
Edinburgh Hotels Special Offers
All our hotels in Edinburgh are offered at great discounted rates. However, sometimes we have even bigger Edinburgh hotels special offers based on slightly longer stays, last minute or 'early bird' offers. Take a look and make further savings on your holiday to Edinburgh.
Latest Edinburgh News
To keep up to date with the latest events, attractions and general news happening in Edinburgh, pay a visit to our destination news section. Here you will find up to the minute info on top gigs, theatre shows, exhibitions and events happening in and around Edinburgh.
Useful links for visiting Edinburgh
Weather in Edinburgh
Official Edinburgh tourism site
Christmas in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a great place to visit over the Christmas period. From the European Christmas market below the Mound to big Wheel in Santa Land, a festive break at an Edinburgh hotel is a great way to get in the festive spirit.









