Budget
Budget Backpackers Edinburgh
37-39 cowgate (http://www.budgetbackpack...). regularly voted top 5 in the world due to its cheerful and friendly staff and modern amenities. it's a bit crowded and don't expect the internet to work. from â£18.
Euro Hostel Edinburgh
Kincaid's court, guthrie street, â +44 08454 900 461, (http://www.euro-hostels.c...). euro hostels edinburgh is located in the cowgate and open every summer from june 8th until september 2nd. budget accommodation in 43 apartments used as student residences during term time.
Merith House
(http://www.merithhousehot...) has special offers at times as low as â£40 for a double, check other websites
Midrange
Ceilidh-donia
14-16 marchall crescent, 0131 667 2743 (http://www.hotelceilidh-d...). â£30-50pppn. friendly, clean hotel with free internet and a really good breakfast. 15 minutes walk from the old town.
Citybase Edinburgh Apartments
Over 60 apartments available, in 25 individual apartment blocks. All apartments are in city centre locations, and all are en-suite.
The Dunedin Guest House
Priestfield road, west of old town, tel +44 0131 668 1949, (http://www.dunedinguestho...). this is relatively expensive around â£50-â£90 for a double room, but with a beautiful decor and friendly staff.
The Bruntsfield Hotel
69 bruntsfield place, tel +44 0131 229 1393 (http://www.thebruntsfield...). traditional boutique hotel with an award winning restaurant. from â£65 per night
The Melvin House Hotel
3 rothesay terrace, tel +44 0131 225-5084 (http://www.melvinhouse.co.uk/). traditional hotel with lovely views. from â£79 per night
Ten Hill Place Hotel
Award winning hotel created from a fusion of a traditional Edinburgh Georgian terrace with a modern and fairly stylish new development, 78 bedrooms no less, and 3 stars too.
Meadowmile Apartments
The meadows, edinburgh tel +44 020 8630 7200 (http://www.silverdoor.co....). really nice apartments suitable for anyone and works out cheaper than a hotel for two or more people.
Top end
The Sheraton Grand Hotel
21 festival square, tel +44 0131 229 9131. luxurious opulence in the heart of edinburgh. against the backdrop of majestic edinburgh castle, the sheraton grand hotel and spa combines city centre convenience with warm scottish hospitality.
The Witchery by the Castle
At the top of the royal mile, a stones throw from the castle itself, is the divine, enchanting and unbelievably luxurious witchery. a stay here even for one night is a memorable experience and one that you will treasure forever. based in buildings dating from the 13th century, each of the eight suites is individually themed, lavishly furnished, opulently finished and have to be experienced to be understood. it is extremely expensive though, but for a very special occasion it simply cannot be beaten. you never know, you may be sleeping in a huge four-poster bed previously occupied by the likes of catherine zeta-jones and michael douglas!