Top 10 Family Hotels & Accommodation in Edinburgh and Lothian from NZ$150 | Expedia

A castle on a hill, lush greenery, and a pathway with flowers.

Check availability on Edinburgh and Lothian Family Hotels

Tonight

15 Sept - 16 Sept

Tomorrow

16 Sept - 17 Sept

This weekend

18 Sept - 20 Sept

Next weekend

25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for Edinburgh and Lothian family-friendly hotels

A stone-walled dining area with tables set for four, each with a white tablecloth and patterned chairs.

A castle with a round tower and a flag, surrounded by a gravel driveway and parked cars.

A room with a high ceiling, ornate wooden beams, a fireplace, and a bar area with stools and a round table.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and a chandelier, leading to a second-floor area with a Christmas tree.

1. Dalhousie Castle

Bonnyrigg

Enchanting family escape in a historic castle with kids' amenities and spa indulgences for the perfect Scottish getaway.

NZ$587

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A large, historic building with multiple towers and a central courtyard, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A grand lobby with a large Christmas tree, a leather armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with glass walls and a high ceiling.

A bar area with a Christmas arch, patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

2. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Kirknewton

Family escapes with miniature golf, playground, and game room at this country club hotel.

NZ$263

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden slats, leather seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, and a vase with flowers.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a towel rack with multiple towels.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a brick accent wall, and a desk area.

3. Dakota Edinburgh

South Queensferry

Family-friendly style meets luxury comfort at this upscale hotel with sleek amenities and convenient access to Edinburgh Zoo and parks.

NZ$228

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A table with a cheese platter, glasses, and a bottle, set against a view of a cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a wine glass, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A historic building with multiple towers and a prominent sign for Braid Hills Hotel.

A bedroom with a view of a green landscape, a desk with a mirror, and two armchairs.

4. Braid Hills Hotel

Morningside

Vibrant family escape with free parking and easy access to Edinburgh Castle, just minutes from kids' adventures.

NZ$232

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with wooden ceiling and tables, chairs, and potted plants.

A stone building entrance with a tiled pathway, two potted plants, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a sink with a green-lit mirror above.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wardrobe.

5. Ravelston House

Musselburgh

NZ$150

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A cozy interior with a view of a historic building, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window.

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A modern interior with a mix of seating areas, including sofas and chairs, and a visible staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar with hanging glass light fixtures and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

6. Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Old Town Edinburgh

NZ$481

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a well-lit interior, and a visible seating area outside.

A modern building with outdoor seating and a well-maintained lawn.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

Riccarton

NZ$228

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A grand hallway with a wooden floor, a white staircase, and a white reception desk.

A dining area with a long table and chairs, a lamp, and a view through a window.

A row of wooden tables and benches on an outdoor patio with ornate metal chairs.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Murrayfield Hotel

Murrayfield

NZ$308

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

View all properties

Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Edinburgh and Lothian

Breakfast included

Pool

All-inclusive

4 stars

5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Edinburgh and Lothian

A historic building with multiple towers and a prominent sign for Braid Hills Hotel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a wine glass, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A table with a cheese platter, glasses, and a bottle, set against a view of a cityscape.

A bedroom with a view of a green landscape, a desk with a mirror, and two armchairs.

Braid Hills Hotel

Morningside

NZ$232

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large, historic building with multiple towers and a central courtyard, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A grand lobby with a large Christmas tree, a leather armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with glass walls and a high ceiling.

A bar area with a Christmas arch, patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Kirknewton

NZ$263

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A stone-walled dining area with tables set for four, each with a white tablecloth and patterned chairs.

A castle with a round tower and a flag, surrounded by a gravel driveway and parked cars.

A room with a high ceiling, ornate wooden beams, a fireplace, and a bar area with stools and a round table.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and a chandelier, leading to a second-floor area with a Christmas tree.

Dalhousie Castle

Bonnyrigg

NZ$587

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden slats, leather seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, and a vase with flowers.

A modern building with a sign reading "Dakota" and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a brick accent wall, and a desk area.

Dakota Edinburgh

South Queensferry

NZ$228

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a well-lit interior, and a visible seating area outside.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a glass door leading to a balcony.

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

Riccarton

NZ$228

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue tiled floor, a hot tub, and blue lounge chairs.

A lobby with two large cylindrical columns, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Corstorphine

NZ$221

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a bench and lounge chairs, surrounded by walls with a tiled pattern and a wooden bench.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view of greenery outside.

A modern lobby with a large abstract cityscape painting, a reception desk, and a potted plant.

A modern reception area with a large desk, seating, and a large window.

Novotel Edinburgh Park

Sighthill

NZ$313

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A grand hallway with a wooden floor, a white staircase, and a white reception desk.

A dining area with a long table and chairs, a lamp, and a view through a window.

A row of wooden tables and benches on an outdoor patio with ornate metal chairs.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

Murrayfield Hotel

Murrayfield

NZ$308

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a red chair, a sofa, and a wooden floor.

A reception desk with a television screen displaying a cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a sign indicating a business center.

A hotel corridor with a seating area featuring round tables and red chairs, a potted plant, and a sign indicating 'McCroe Suite 3'.

Tynecastle Park Hotel

Gorgie

NZ$283

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A reception area with a check-in counter, seating, and a brick wall with a sign reading "ILLAGE THE HOTEL CLUB".

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sun loungers, and a view of buildings outside.

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Craigleith

NZ$292

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

View all properties

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Edinburgh and Lothian

A historic castle on a hill overlooking a city.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and large windows.

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

A person holding a cup, overlooking a historic castle with buildings in the foreground.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh

NZ$532

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bar area with a herringbone floor pattern, bar stools, and a bar counter with a wooden finish.

A spacious dining area with round tables and orange chairs, large hanging lamps, and a view of a building with a mural.

A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a wooden partition, and a sofa.

A woman in a coat pulling a suitcase, standing at a reception desk with a dark interior and modern pendant lights.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

NZ$569

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large, historic building with multiple towers and a central courtyard, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A grand lobby with a large Christmas tree, a leather armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with glass walls and a high ceiling.

A bar area with a Christmas arch, patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Kirknewton

NZ$263

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A rooftop terrace with potted plants, red chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with a view of a bridge.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table, featuring a large window with a city view.

A modern interior with a neon sign reading 'GOOD VIBES,' a bar sign, and a seating area with a plant and a fluffy chair.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Old Town Edinburgh

NZ$393

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative clock.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with round tables and chairs.

A staircase with a chandelier and a framed picture of trees.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ornate moldings, and a chandelier. Tables are set with blue chairs and potted plants.

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

West End

NZ$998

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Edinburgh City Centre

NZ$856

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue tiled floor, a hot tub, and blue lounge chairs.

A lobby with two large cylindrical columns, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Corstorphine

NZ$221

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

NZ$1,619

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A pool with a slide, outdoor seating, and a stone wall.

A grand staircase with ornate railings, a fireplace with a mantel, and a patterned carpet.

A historic stone building with multiple gabled roofs, large windows, and a conservatory.

A three-tiered dessert stand with pastries and sandwiches, a champagne bucket, and tea service on a table in a room with a sofa and a view of a garden through large windows.

Norton House Hotel & Spa

Newbridge

NZ$494

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, lounge chairs, and a view of a grassy field.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and glass doors leading to a covered area.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a few lounge chairs along the poolside.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Gogar

NZ$277

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

View all properties

Find out more about Edinburgh and Lothian

Family friendly things to do in Edinburgh and Lothian

Edinburgh and Lothian offer a wealth of activities perfect for families seeking both adventure and enjoyment. Begin your exploration at the iconic Edinburgh Castle, where children will be captivated by tales of knights and battles, and can even dress up in medieval costumes. Next, visit the enchanting Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, a place filled with optical illusions and interactive exhibits that will delight visitors of all ages. For a taste of nature, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh provides a serene environment with beautiful plant displays and a vast play area for children to run free. Don’t miss the thrilling rides and attractions at Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal, where the family can enjoy shopping and dining alongside the waterfront. Finally, a stroll up Arthur’s Seat offers not just stunning views of the city but also a sense of adventure, with paths suitable for all fitness levels. When it comes to accommodation, the bustling area of Leith is particularly family-friendly, featuring a range of hotels that cater to families, providing spacious rooms and amenities like children’s menus and play areas. Staying near the waterfront means easy access to the attractions while enjoying local eateries that welcome families, ensuring your stay in Edinburgh and Lothian is both comfortable and memorable.

Top Edinburgh and Lothian Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The best this was a young man at the reception, tall and very courteous. We were impressed by his service. About 20 years old. Toilet and shower looked old fashioned but it was ok. Thank you."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was centrally located and very clean. We enjoyed our stay."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"This is our third time at this hotel. We always have a great experience"

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The third time we have stayed . Helpful friendly staff - clean rooms - all good"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location was fabulous. Across the street many restaurants reasonably priced. Great view of the Edinburgh Castle from our room. The staff was warm and friendly. Informational some very nice recommendations of what to see."

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has 2 bus stops just in front of the property who takes you everywhere, for example to the city, and it’s not expensive 2.40 pounds for single ride. Great service by the staff members!"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent central location. Helpful staff with luggage, map and directions and room upgrade."

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"Location and staff were great!"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious and clean. It was also close to the sites so walking everywhere was very easy. I'd stay her again."

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Flights from Newtongrange

Activities in Bonnyrigg