15 Best Airbnbs in Edinburgh, From a Converted Warehouse to a Medieval Retreat
Edinburgh is filled with secret retreats for a city-break escape, hidden down cobbled mews or tucked away in friendly neighborhoods. With traditional high ceilings, excellent comforts, quirky interiors, and clever design, these are the ultimate Airbnbs in Edinburgh. All are within walking distance of the Scottish capital's best things to do, the best restaurants in Edinburgh, and the top places to drink in Edinburgh. For more options, see our pick of the best Airbnbs in Scotland.
While we have not stayed in every Airbnb featured, we have carefully selected these as recommendations based on their location, design, previous guest reviews, and the fact that they have achieved Airbnb's Superhost status at the time of our research.
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