Condé Nast’s writers have included a few old favourites in their list, but there are one or two lesser-known names in there too.
Take a look through our picture galley to see what Condé Nast considers to be the Capital’s best very hotels.
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Travel bible Condé Nast Traveller have compiled a list of the best places to stay in Edinburgh. Photo: Third Party
. The Balmoral - 'Edinburgh's original grande dame hotel'
Condé Nast says: 'While there are other hotels synonymous with a city, few can claim to be such an integral part of its home town’s landscape as the Balmoral in Edinburgh – or to be as well-loved by locals. Thanks to its imposing 190ft clock tower it is an unmistakeable part of the Scottish capital’s skyline, perhaps the most unmistakable in the UK – with the possible exception of London. If you're after a full-on, north-of-the-border experience without having to tramp through scratchy gorges or be devoured by midges, then head to The Balmoral.' Photo: Third Party
. Intercontinental Edinburgh The George - 'An impressive hotel with a superb location'
Condé Nast says: 'The George may not be quite as imposing as the Balmoral or as enchanted as the Waldorf Astoria Caledonian, and nothing like as wildly quirky as The Witchery, or as sweetly intimate as Rock House. But it occupies a superb location in the heart of the New Town and does what it does with becoming modesty and grace.' Photo: Third Party
. The Witchery by the Castle - 'A deeply romantic hotel that takes you back in time'
Condé Nast says: 'The Witchery by the Castle would be Count Dracula's choice of hotel were he to visit Edinburgh, and you may feel apprehensive of encountering him as you climb the stone turret staircase into the Inner Sanctum on your way to bed. Children are not welcomed at the Witchery, although they would probably enjoy the experience even more than you.' Photo: Third Party
. Cheval The Edinburgh Grand - 'Family-friendly apartments on St Andrew Square'
Condé Nast says: 'With a great spot on St Andrew Square, The Grand is a self-catering option with all the best bits that a hotel has to offer too. Photo: Third Party
. Principal Hotel Charlotte Square - 'Colourful townhouse hotel with feelgood weekend flavour'
Condé Nast says: 'It’s a Penguin Classic of a hotel – part Arthur Conan Doyle, part Muriel Spark, and set-designed with real attention to detail: with prints, maps and memorabilia in the petrol-blue drawing rooms riffing on the golden age of travel – the kind of salon that explorers such as David Livingstone or Mungo Park would be at ease in, peering out onto the square from behind velvet drapes.' Photo: Third Party
5. Principal Hotel Charlotte Square - 'Colourful townhouse hotel with feelgood weekend flavour'
Condé Nast says: 'It’s a Penguin Classic of a hotel – part Arthur Conan Doyle, part Muriel Spark, and set-designed with real attention to detail: with prints, maps and memorabilia in the petrol-blue drawing rooms riffing on the golden age of travel – the kind of salon that explorers such as David Livingstone or Mungo Park would be at ease in, peering out onto the square from behind velvet drapes.' Photo: Third Party
6. The Pavilion at Lamb's House - 'A house to rent by the sea'
Condé Nast says: 'Tucked next to Lamb's House (built in 1610 at Leith Harbour for local merchant Andrew Lamb), The Pavilion is an 18th-century-style new-build. Kitted out in pretty shades of Farrow & Ball, it sleeps up to six and has a great set-up for anyone visiting the city for a few days.' Photo: Third Party
7. Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh - 'A fashion-forward hotel in Edinburgh's Old Town'
Condé Nast says: 'Doormen wearing designer kilts and Nike Flyknit trainers are the only reminder that Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh was once the Missoni. That, and its enviable central location by the Royal Mile. The recently refurbished rooms are fitted out with vibrantly coloured furniture, shaggy rugs, patchwork throws and velvet curtains. There are five penthouse suites and the best view of the nearby castle is from room 507.' Photo: Third Party
8. North Bridge Lofts & Lord Lyons Chambers - 'Self-catering apartments in the centre of town'
Condé Nast says: 'Once there were printing presses in the basement and carrier pigeons in the loft of The Scotsman newspaper building. Now, there are 10 self-catering apartments - North Bridge Lofts - sandwiched into the former editorial offices. Interiors are seriously smart in white and grey and solid Victorian fire safes (which once housed staff wages and probably a few of the nation's secrets) have since been converted into walk-in showers.' Photo: Third Party