The best Edinburgh airport hotels, including a luxury country house and a pretty village inn

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writers visited these hotels pre-pandemic.

Choose the right hotel near Edinburgh airport carefully and you might find a few appreciated extras. A relaxing swim before you slip into a spa pre-evening flight, perhaps, or an excellent breakfast to fill you up ahead of your journey – or even a round of golf to kick-start the trip. You might consider staying for more than one night – why not when you can whiz into the city centre by train, tram or bus? Here’s our pick of the best Edinburgh airport hotels with parking, comfortable bedrooms, and extra bonuses that set them apart from the regular chain hotels. From historic South Queensferry for a coastal walk under the famous bridges, to a canal-side inn with great food in a peaceful village. There’s a chic retreat that’s all candlelight and cocktails, too. This is where the holiday really starts (and can continue on return).

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Contributions by Robin McKelvie