Far from being the ugly, modern duckling to the original medieval city of Edinburgh, the New Town, like the Old Town, is UNESCO Heritage Listed and rife with wonderfully historic treasures. Built during the Georgian period, its elegant rows of Georgian houses in a sensible grid system, are dotted with green squares and rows of shops. And today it’s the ‘going concerns’ which dominate the area. With Edinburgh’s main shopping just to the north of Princes Street Gardens. Which is also where you’ll find some of the 10 best hotels in Edinburgh’s New Town.

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As well as eating, drinking and shopping well in the New Town, and being centrally located for all the charms of Edinburgh during the day and night, if you stay here you’re also close to the National Gallery of Scotland and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. If you’re interested in the history of the New Town then the Georgian House and the Dean Village will definitely be of interest to you. And it’s worth climbing Calton Hill to get the full impact of this wonderful city, built in around and on top of this spot’s rather dramatic topography.

The New Town is well connected to the rest of Edinburgh by bus, but it’s only a short walk across North Bridge to the Old Town, with all the highlights of the Royal Mile, including the castle, the Palace of Holyrood, the Grassmarket, St. Giles Cathedral, Mary King’s Close, Gladstone’s Land Greyfriars Kirkyard and plenty of ‘closes’ or alleyways to explore and pubs and restaurants to review your experiences in. And on Chambers Street you’ll find the excellent National Museum of Scotland.

The 10 Best Hotels in Edinburgh’s New Town

The Best Hotels in Edinburgh's New Town for an Indulgent Weekend

The Balmoral, Rocco Forte's outpost north of the border, with its chic interiors and Michelin starred dining, is quietly confident that it’s THE place to stay in Edinburgh. There are 168 rooms and a comprehensive spa as well as that restaurant.

Just ten minutes walk from the castle, and bang in the heart of the New Town, the Principal Hotel George Street is a grand and luxurious hotel with 249 rooms in an unbeatable location. Its sister property, the Principal Charlotte Square, is another luxury New Town option perfect for shopping, the sights and the nightlife.

Six Brunton Place is a superb hotel which captures all the splendour of Edinburgh’s Edwardian history. There are 22 plush rooms, all elegantly decorated and with fine artwork. You’re just to the east of the city, about 15minutes walk from the Royal Mile and the castle.

Tigerlily is a chic little property with popular bar and restaurant downstairs, on George Street. Interiors are stylish glamourous and modern. It's the perfect pad for a weekend of partying!

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21212 is a Michelin-starred restaurant with four rooms just ten minutes from the Royal Mile and the castle. You’ll feel more like a guest at a posh house party than at a hotel.

If you’re interested in eating well and shopping well during your Edinburgh stay then Le Monde, a chic 18 bedroom townhouse just off Princes Street is for you, There are three bars and two restaurants too!

The Rutland is on borders of the New Town and the West End, with its location right at the western end of Prince's Street. But it's definitely worth a mention here for its fabulous steak restaurant Kyloe, and the rooms will not disappoint either.

The Best Hotels in Edinburgh's New Town for Modern Chic

The Glasshouse, Edinburgh is a stylish, modern hotel with plenty of glass and large, open spaces filled with natural light. There’s a roof garden dotted with fragrant lavender and amazing views of Calton Hill.

24 Royal Terrace is a home from home for connoisseurs of contemporary art and stylish design. There are just 15 sumptuous rooms plus a popular bar, within 20 minutes of the Royal Mile.

Twelve Picardy Place is a ten room hotel converted from a beautiful Georgian townhouse. The decor is cool and contemporary and there’s a trendy cocktail bar and sleek steakhouse.

If you haven’t found your idea of the best hotel in Edinburgh’s New Town on our Guru’s list of the 10 Best Hotels in Edinburgh's New Town you could:

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Edinburgh?
• Or consider our Guru’s collection of the best hotels in Edinburgh’s Old Town?
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The 10 Best Hotels in Edinburgh’s New Town

 

Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Wednesday, 10th April 2019