A crowd-sourced toplist with the best hipster hotels in Edinburgh. Edited by Ella Norberg.
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We stayed here for two nights and had a great stay. Lovely big room and very clean. Staff are really friendly and helpful.
The hotel is located in a great spot in the Old Town. Very easy to walk everywhere.
The staff are really friendly and accommodating.
The rooms are really comfortable and well appointed although our air con was not working and the picture on our TV was distorted at time. But that didn't spoil our stay.
Some of the rooms are a fair walk from the lifts and stairs due to the fact that the building has been expanded over the years, something to keep in mind if you are not able to walk long distances.
Breakfast was good although I would have preferred if it was presented as buffet. You had to ask for items on the menu rather than help yourself which make it a little less relaxed.
Won of the best places I've stayed in. Rooms are one of a kind. And the price is very good. I would come here again... a 5 star for me
Lovely little secluded garden. Try the deep fried pickles - they are amazing.
This is an old building re-design in a funky modern style. Once we entered the lobby, we fall in love with this hotel.
Our family group of four, had a big room with four single beds. Plenty of room for our four big suitcases. The room was extremely clean. The bed was super comfy.
We loved the dandy comic wallpaper and a giant street map of the local area on the another side of the wall in our room too.
The location is unbeatable, so many eateries and local shops nearby.
We had a breakfast in the bar next door. It was fantastic.
Definitely will stay again when we’re going back to Edinburgh.
Note:
1. They provide tunnock tea cakes in our room everyday. Thank you for that
2. Takes around 15 - 20 minutes by walking or £ 4.00 by taxi/uber from Edinburgh Waverly Station to this hotel.
3. Wear comfy shoes since the road is hilly.
Really accommodating and friendly staff. Interactions were genuine, helpful and pleasant. Food was delicious. The main course was elegant and well balanced. Would recommend, as it was a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Thank you.
What a fantastic hotel. Room was one of the nicest I think I’ve ever stayed in. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a six course taster menu as part of our deal and it was incredible. Food was outstanding! I’d highly recommend this hotel and will most definitely e back for future stays. Thank you.
The rooms really have everything you need, the interior design is beautiful and the location is excellent. Only minus is that there seems to be no radiators in the room and it can get a bit chilly during the winter season. But apart from that I would highly recommend this hotel.
The room is a wee bit old but cosy and the place is not expensive.
Lovely venue, perfect location and the staff are amazing given the challenging times we are in
Afternoon tea prior to Christmas was superb. Our first visit. We will definitely return. Thank you so much and Happy New Year to everyone. M Gallacher x
Hotel was very clean and a good location for visiting Edinburgh. Staff were very friendly and attentive and nothing was too much bother. Afternoon tea was delicious and gluten free was well catered for. I would highly recommend this hotel
Friendly service great staff, excellent rooms and a great location.
We had a wonderful romantic lunch at The Witchery before leaving Edinburgh. It’s a very intimate space with dark lighting even in the day. The staff were super attentive and the food was amazing. We’d definitely go for a nice dinner next time we’re in the city. Dress was casual during the day but we felt a little underdressed in just a button down and jeans all the same. The space is fancy and you’ll want to be too.
Superb accommodation and wonderful hosts. Mark couldn't be more friendly, helpful and accommodating. The only place to stay in Edinburgh for us
A beautiful hotel located in the heart of the city. EVERYTHING is within walking distance. Princess Street to The Royal Mile, The Witchery by the Castle (restaurant), bars, bars and more bars! The perfect "home base" to explore and the concierge desk will help make arrangements for just about anything. Go, enjoy, explore then relax!
Homely restaurant and lounge with affordable menu, large terrace and outdoor bar. Very popular in the area, bookings are recommended.
The service and staff were second to none. So attentive!
We stayed in a superior double and it was smaller than other rooms we’ve stayed in elsewhere but it didn’t detract. It just had a lovely comfortable, homely feel. Lots of natural light from the big windows. There were no pink soft furnishings on the bed when we arrived (they are in the photos on the site) and it looks so much better without; I thought the pink made it look a little cheap in the pictures.
The bed and pillows are ridiculously comfortable. Those pillows.. I’ve already looked online to see if I can buy my own. They were like clouds!!
Breakfast was great. We ate in the restaurant in the evening and my only niggle about the stay was the evening meal. Unfortunately mine was bland and very beige but my husband enjoyed his.
All in all, a great stay. We’d definitely stay again. Edinburgh is such a warm and welcoming city and the Angels Share is no different. Thank you for a lovely stay .
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