The TravelScotland Selection: Best Edinburgh Hotels

Ibis

Location: Hunter Square

Phone: 0131 240 7000 (Late Deals and Special Rates: 0870 735 0296/+44 161 831 3753 (International))

Opinion: The first in Scotland of the Euro budget chain, the other one is in Glasgow. Dead central. Serviceable and efficiency. A great bet for holidaymakers on a sightseeing trip.

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Apex European

Location: 90 Haymarket Terrace

Phone: 0131 474 3456 (Late Deals and Special Rates: 0870 735 0296/+44 161 831 3753 (International))

Opinion: Bedbox version from Apex hotels. Is a fine bet and value for money. Great location in the city centre. In the top 5 of Green Tourism Hotels 07 UK.

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Holiday Inn Express

Location: 16 Picardy Place

Phone: 0131 558 2300/ 0800 434040 (Late Deals and Special Rates: 0870 735 0296/+44 161 831 3753 (International))

Opinion: Conveniently located opposite the Playhouse Theatre. A string of New Town houses joined together. Expect the same standard in all the rooms both double and single. Good Bar. The area has some good restaurants. 3 others in town.

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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Location: 80 Lauriston Place

Phone: 0131 656 3500 (Late Deals and Special Rates: 0870 735 0296/+44 161 831 3753 (International))

Opinion: Oozing contemporary feel. Recently build near University and Tollcross. Functional. Leisure: small pool, bar and brasserie. Good place to stay if you are on a budget.

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Grassmarket Hotel

Location: 94-96 Grassmarket

Phone: 0131 220 2299 (Late Deals and Special Rates: 0870 735 0296/+44 161 831 3753 (International))

Opinion: Basic and ideal for the price-wise. Located next to Biddy Mulligan's (open till 1 am). A place for the party-animal, business travelers or stags on a budget.

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Tailors Hall

Location: Cowgate

Phone: 0131 622 6800 (Late Deals and Special Rates: 0870 735 0296/+44 161 831 3753 (International))

Opinion: A lively young thing kind of hotel. Central in the happening Cowgate area and above the fab 3 Sisters Pub. 4 bars to pick from (open till 1 am). The best rooms are the ones not above the huge courtyard.

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Travel Lodge

Location: 33 St Mary's Street (Late Deals and Special Rates: 0870 735 0296/+44 161 831 3753 (International))

Phone: 0131 557 6281/ 08700 850 950 (Late Deals and Special Rates: 0870 735 0296/+44 161 831 3753 (International))

Opinion: Expect the usual formulaic facilities. Economical. Ideally located near the Royal Mile and Cowgate. A proper base to explore Edinburgh's nightlife.

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