Edinburgh Hotels with Family Rooms & Suites
5 family-friendly hotels with family suite in Edinburgh . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Edinburgh is compact, walkable, and packed with things kids actually like — the castle on the rock, the zoo with pandas, the Camera Obscura with its optical illusions. But the city centre is mostly Georgian townhouses and tight tenement buildings, which means a lot of hotel rooms are tiny. If you are travelling with children, a family suite or serviced apartment is not a luxury, it is what keeps everyone sane after a rainy day on the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh splits neatly into Old Town, with the castle and the Royal Mile climbing up the volcanic ridge, and New Town, with its ordered Georgian squares and the big shopping on Princes Street. Buses run everywhere, the tram goes to the airport, and nothing is really more than a 20-minute walk if the weather cooperates. For families, the Old Town is more exciting but the New Town is flatter with buggies.
🛏️Why book a family suite in Edinburgh
The first thing any parent notices about Edinburgh is the hills. The Royal Mile drops 100 metres from the castle down to Holyrood Palace, and there are closes and stairs everywhere. A suite near the top of the hill saves you one climb per day. The second thing is the weather. In July you can get four seasons before lunch. A suite with a proper living area gives kids a place to crash when it rains, play Uno, or watch a film on the TV while you make sandwiches.
The third thing is the food. Edinburgh restaurants do not always handle kids well — especially in the Old Town where menus are short and tables are tight. With a kitchenette you can buy porridge, yogurt, and fruit at the Sainsbury's on Rose Street and skip breakfast out entirely. That alone saves £30 per morning for a family of four.
Parent's take
We stayed in three different aparthotels on two trips to Edinburgh. The verdict is boring but true: the kitchen matters more than the view. Being able to heat up fish fingers at 6pm after a long Calton Hill walk, then pop to the pub downstairs for a pint while the kids watched Bluey — that was the holiday that worked.
Our Top 5 Picks
Hotels in Edinburgh with family suite, sorted by guest rating.
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Old Town / Royal Mile
Wonderful
1,250 reviews
Old Town Chambers is a collection of 50 luxury apartments tucked into the closes off the Royal Mile, two minutes walk from Waverley station. Each apartment has a full kitchen, a living room, a washer-dryer, and one to three separate bedrooms — the two-bedroom units are the sweet spot for families of four. The Marriott Autograph branding means 24h reception, daily housekeeping, and proper check-in support.
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€917/night
Why families love Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
We booked a two-bedroom apartment for six nights in October and the location was unbeatable — literally off the Royal Mile, 30 seconds from Edinburgh Castle. The kids loved the mezzanine layouts and the fact that the building feels like a secret passage in a video game. The kitchen was big enough for proper dinners and the laundry after four days of rain was a lifesaver. One warning: some apartments have stairs within the unit, which is not ideal with a toddler. Book a ground-floor layout if that is a concern.
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
New Town / Charlotte Square
Excellent
3,520 reviews
Kimpton Charlotte Square occupies seven Georgian townhouses on the west end of Charlotte Square in the New Town — that means family rooms on four floors, two restaurants, a proper spa, and the only Kimpton-branded welcome-your-dog programme in Scotland. Family rooms are larger than most Edinburgh stock at 30-40 square metres, with double plus sofa bed setups. Princes Street is 2 minutes walk, the castle 10 minutes.
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€568/night
Why families love Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
We did three nights in a family deluxe with two kids and honestly it was the best hotel breakfast of the year — the chef remembered the 5-year-old's name on day two. Rooms are properly sized for a city centre hotel, with decent blackout curtains and big bathtubs the kids used as swimming pools. The Kimpton social hour at 5pm (free wine + soft drinks for kids) became our daily ritual. Downside: £45 per night parking if you drive, and the nearest playground is 10 minutes away in Princes Street Gardens.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
New Town / Calton Hill
Excellent
4,830 reviews
Apex Waterloo Place sits at the east end of Princes Street, three minutes walk from Waverley station and directly across from Calton Hill. The 4-star property has a 13-metre indoor pool, a small spa with steam and sauna, and family rooms sleeping 2+2 with a sofa bed. It is one of the few central Edinburgh hotels where kids actually get a pool without a long tram ride to a suburb.
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€334/night
Why families love Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
We booked a family room for two nights en route to the Highlands and the pool sold it. Kids (4 and 7) had the pool largely to themselves at 4pm, and the steam room was a treat after the 4-year-old fell in a puddle. Family rooms are tight — the sofa bed made walking to the bathroom a gymnastics challenge — but well laid out with lots of plugs and a decent sized bathroom. Breakfast buffet was generous and kids eat free under 12. Calton Hill 5 minutes walk for the classic Edinburgh skyline photo at sunset.
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Old Town / St Giles
Excellent
2,140 reviews
Fraser Suites Edinburgh sits on St Giles Street in the Old Town, one minute from St Giles Cathedral and the Royal Mile. It offers studios, one-bed, and two-bed suites with kitchenettes, family bathrooms, and proper living areas. The building has a gym, a breakfast room, and free WiFi — no pool, but the location and the space-per-pound ratio make it one of the best family options in Edinburgh for week-long stays.
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€403/night
Why families love Fraser Suites Edinburgh
We booked a one-bedroom suite for five nights with two kids (6 and 9) on a sofa bed in the living room. It worked. The kitchenette had a proper oven and induction hob so we made pasta most evenings, and the supermarket 4 minutes away kept the bill down. Beds were firm Scandinavian-style, which the kids thought was hilarious. Breakfast was a paid extra and not worth the £18 per adult — go to Lovecrumbs or Fortitude Coffee two streets over. The real win is being 30 seconds from St Giles and 5 minutes from the castle, flat walk, no cobbles at night.
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Old Town / Canongate
Excellent
2,980 reviews
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile sits at the bottom of the Royal Mile on Canongate, 10 minutes walk from Waverley and 3 minutes from Holyrood Palace. Each apartment has a kitchenette with induction hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge, and Nespresso machine. Studios sleep 2, one-bedrooms sleep 2+2, and the on-site laundry room saves you a trip after Scottish weather. No pool, no spa, just clean apartments in a great location at a fair price.
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€277/night
Why families love Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
We did a 10-night stay in a one-bedroom apartment with two kids (5 and 9). The kitchenette was small but real — we cooked chicken, pasta, and a roast chicken on a wet Sunday. The washing machine downstairs cost £3 per load and ran during dinner. Staff were genuinely helpful with buggy advice and the walk up to the castle from Canongate (10 minutes, slight uphill). The only downside: the building is modern and feels corporate from outside, nothing like the Old Town it sits inside. But at this price point, in this location, with a kitchen — it is the best family value in Edinburgh.
💡Practical tips for booking family suites in Edinburgh
- 1Book at least 6 months ahead for August. Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs 3 weeks in August and every family suite in the city is gone by March. If August is your window, book now or look at September which is half the price and still warm.
- 2Apartment hotels beat regular hotels for under-10s. The Fraser Suites, Old Town Chambers, and Aparthotel Adagio all have real kitchens and separate living rooms. Regular hotel family rooms squeeze a sofa bed in the corner and call it a day.
- 3Aim for Old Town or just off Princes Street. Kids remember the castle, the buskers on the Royal Mile, and Greyfriars Bobby. None of those are in Leith or Haymarket. Stay central, pay the premium, walk everywhere.
- 4Check the laundry situation. In-unit washing machines save your life after day three of Scottish rain. Fraser Suites, Old Town Chambers, and Adagio all have them. Ask before you book — some aparthotels only have a shared laundry.
- 5Book a fourth bed if you have a toddler. Most Edinburgh family rooms sleep 2+2, but tight. If you have a baby or a toddler, ask specifically for a travel cot and confirm there is space for it alongside the double bed.
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