Lochend Serviced Apartments is a five- to ten-minute drive from Princes Street. It's an exclusive complex of 42 serviced apartments and represents excellent value for money and more room and amenities than a traditional hotel room. The one- and two-bedroom apartments offer contemporary accommodation with, according to the website "designer kitchen/dining area with integrated appliances and a spacious lounge with a feature fireplace and digital TV with free Sky Sports and Sky Movie channels." Rates start at $124 per night, as of 2010.
Lochend Serviced Apartments
147 Lochend Road
Edinburgh, EH7 6ET
011-44-131-561-4000
lochendapartments.co.uk
Just a 20 minute drive from the center of Edinburgh, in Linlithgow, Bonysyde House Hotel is a 19th century, grade II-listed building which "once belonged to Professor Charles Wyville Thomson, a respected oceanographer who is credited with being the first person to chart all Seven Seas." The hotel offers thoughtfully decorated country house charm from $76 per night, as of 2010
Bonsyde House Hotel
Woodview Cottage
Linlithgow
EH49 7NU
866-539-0036
bonsydehouse.co.uk
With room rates starting at $78 per night, as of 2010, the 123-roomed Masson House is part of Edinburgh University and conveniently close to Holyrood Park, the National Library of Scotland, George Square, Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh Castle, as well as Edinburgh's nightlife.
Masson House
18 Holyrood Park Road
Edinburgh, EH16 5AY
011-44-844-472-1800
Murrayfield Hotel and Lodge is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the center of Edinburgh. Rugby fans choose this hotel for its close proximity to Murrayfield Stadium, home to many a Six Nations battle.The hotel's Struan Restaurant is popular with guests and locals alike and has an extensive menu. With room rates from $75 per night, as of 2010, this hotel will be hard to beat for value.
Murrayfield Hotel and Lodge
18 Corstorphine Road
Corstorphine
Edinburgh EH12 6HN
011-44-131-229-6607