Hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland

Hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland is known as the "Home of Golf" and the country, along with capital city Edinburgh, has no shortage of activities that appeal to adventure travelers. Hiking, walking, and other outdoor sports like mountain biking, skydiving, and skiing are available during a visit to Edinburgh and surrounding Scottish communities. As a major cultural site, Edinburgh has plenty of hotels that should meet the needs of outdoor adventurers of all budgets.

Quality Hotel Edinburgh Airport

Quality Hotel Edinburgh Airport is part of an international moderate-budget hotel chain and offers proximity to both outdoor recreation and onward travel to its guests. The hotel is close to numerous Edinburgh area golf courses, bicycle tours and rental services, sailing, and gyms with jogging tracks and soccer fields. On-site amenities include free airport transportation, a restaurant, and a bar. The property also permits one dog or cat per room with an additional charge. As of November 2009, nightly room rates started at about US$150.

Quality Hotel Edinburgh Airport
1 Ingliston
Edinburgh, Scotland EH28 8A
+011 (44) 131-333-4331
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-edinburgh-united_kingdom-GB653?sid=Y9c5g.hU9rhgg6I.6&sarea=84148&sname=Edinburgh&sstate=&scountry=GB&sradius=40.23&slat=55.9670&slon=-3.1488&schain=A&scity=&sort=&month=1&day=17&nroom=1&nadult1=1&nchild1=0&nadult2=1&nchild2=0&nadult3=1&nchild3=0&nadult4=1&nchild4=0&nadult5=1&nchild5=0

Royal British Hotel

Royal British Hotel offers three-star moderately priced lodging in the center of Edinburgh. The property overlooks Edinburgh Castle and is near major city outdoor attractions such as the Edinburgh Zoo. Visitors are close to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including white-water rafting, rock climbing, land yachting, cart racing, and skydiving. Hotel amenities include several restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, 24-hour room service, and wireless Internet access. As of November 2009, nightly room rates started at about US$85.

Royal British Hotel
20 Princes St.
Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2AN
+011 (44) 131-556-4901
www.royalbritishhotel.com

The Balmoral

The Balmoral is ideal for those adventure travelers who seek luxury during their trip to Edinburgh without sacrificing the chance to live it up outdoors during the day. The five-star property, owned by a small European accommodation chain, has most every amenity expected from a luxury hotel. Services include a spa, swimming pool, and gym. Guests can quickly travel to activities like river bugging, paragliding, sea kayaking, water skiing, caving, and ice climbing. As of November 2009, nightly room rates started at about US$220.

The Balmoral
1 Princes St.
Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2EQ
+011 (44) 131-556-2414
www.thebalmoralhotel.com/home/

Article Written By Stephanie Mojica

Stephanie Mojica has been a journalist since 1997. Her articles have appeared in newspapers such as "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Virginian-Pilot," as well as several online publications. Mojica earned a Bachelor of General Studies, Arts and Science degree from Athabasca University in 2005 and is a certified weight-loss coach.

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