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Top Edinburgh LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
4 out of 5
80 Lauriston Place Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$245 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$245
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
5 out of 5
Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$391 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$391
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely staff and lovely room!"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
4 out of 5
19 North Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$277 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$277
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
4 out of 5
1-3 Baxters Place Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$286 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$286
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable room with good shower and large wardrobe. Very helpful staff and fantastic breakfasts in a perfect location for transport links and other local amenities. Second visit and would stay there again."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

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The Scotsman Hotel
4 out of 5
20 North Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$437 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$437
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This is our third time staying at the Scotsman. This time we selected a director room with city view, we stayed in room 702, it had wonderful views and a dining table surrounded by windows. We also chose to include breakfast, which I would also recommend considering. We have stayed in hotels in "new ..."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$237 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$237
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG
4 out of 5
19-21 George Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is AU$369 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$369
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
5 out of 5
38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is AU$436 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$436
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"I stayed for 6 days and everything was excellent. We’ll return in January 2027"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
4 out of 5
34 Bread Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$306 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$306
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
3 out of 5
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is AU$237 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$237
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,074 reviews)
"As always nice friendly staff, clean facilities and very comfortable, quiet and nice and central"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

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Enjoy gay-friendly hotels in Edinburgh


What kinds of gay-friendly hotels are there in Edinburgh?


When you're looking for gay-friendly hotels in Edinburgh, you'll find a wide variety of options to choose from. These welcoming hotels come in all shapes and sizes and offer a diverse array of amenities and special features you can enjoy. Whether you're looking for something romantic, like hotels with spa facilities, or are more interested in rooms better fit for a solo traveller or a group of friends, you'll find it here. What these hotels all have in common, though, is strict anti-discrimination policies and insight into some of the most popular LGBTQ-friendly activities available in town.


What are the best gay-friendly hotels in Edinburgh like?


The best gay-friendly hotel in Edinburgh depends on what you're looking for in accommodation. Fortunately, you can easily find what you need, thanks to the multitude of available search filters. You can filter based on amenities you may be interested in, like hot tubs or pet-friendly policies, or you can sort by star rating. You can even filter by guest reviews to show only hotels that have received predominantly high marks from previous guests. Don't forget to mark the filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels to only show anti-discriminatory hotels in your results.


How can I find deals on Edinburgh gay-friendly hotels?


You'll find plenty of deals on gay-friendly hotels in Edinburgh. If you want to increase your chances of finding a deal, try booking your stay in the off-season when prices are usually cheaper. Additionally, think about what amenities you may be willing to go without to drive the price down even further. Of course, booking a short distance away from prominent attractions can be an easy way to save while still being close to public transport routes that can get you to the action easily. Just keep in mind that these are general trends rather than solid rules, as prices fluctuate all the time and can be difficult to predict.


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Are gay-friendly hotels in Edinburgh fully refundable?


A fully refundable cancelation is a handy feature to have, and numerous gay-friendly hotels in Edinburgh offer it. Expedia is proud to host a wide variety of hotels that offer full refund – there's even a search-filter option for it. You'll be able to see all qualifying hotels clearly marked on your search results page without even having to click the hotels individually.

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