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A stone-walled dining area with tables set for four, each with a white tablecloth and patterned chairs.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and a chandelier, leading to a second-floor area with a Christmas tree.

A castle with a round tower and a flag, surrounded by a gravel driveway and parked cars.

A room with a high ceiling, ornate wooden beams, a fireplace, and a bar area with stools and a round table.

1. Dalhousie Castle

Bonnyrigg

Enchanting family escape in a historic castle with kids' amenities and spa indulgences for the perfect Scottish getaway.

S$364

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden slats, leather seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a towel rack with multiple towels.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a brick accent wall, and a desk area.

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, and a vase with flowers.

2. Dakota Edinburgh

South Queensferry

Family-friendly style meets luxury comfort at this upscale hotel with sleek amenities and convenient access to Edinburgh Zoo and parks.

S$222

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A large, historic building with multiple towers and a central courtyard, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with glass walls and a high ceiling.

A bar area with a Christmas arch, patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A grand lobby with a large Christmas tree, a leather armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Kirknewton

Family escapes with miniature golf, playground, and game room at this country club hotel.

S$250

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through a window with yellow curtains.

A building with a sign reading "International Hotel."

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a historic building and a balcony. There are two chairs and a bench in the room.

4. Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh

Family-friendly castle adventures await with an indoor pool and sauna—just steps from Edinburgh's top attractions.

S$322

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A table with a cheese platter, glasses, and a bottle, set against a view of a cityscape.

A historic building with multiple towers and a prominent sign for Braid Hills Hotel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a wine glass, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bedroom with a view of a green landscape, a desk with a mirror, and two armchairs.

5. Braid Hills Hotel

Morningside

Vibrant family escape with free parking and easy access to Edinburgh Castle, just minutes from kids' adventures.

S$225

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A restaurant with wooden ceiling and tables, chairs, and potted plants.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a sink with a green-lit mirror above.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and large windows.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wardrobe.

6. Ravelston House

Musselburgh

S$175

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh

Family-friendly stays steps from Edinburgh Castle with premium TV and complimentary cots.

S$310

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern building with outdoor seating and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

Riccarton

S$218

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Braid Hills Hotel

Morningside

S$225

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Dalhousie Castle

Bonnyrigg

S$364

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Kirknewton

S$250

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a glass door leading to a balcony.

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

Riccarton

S$218

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue tiled floor, a hot tub, and blue lounge chairs.

A lobby with two large cylindrical columns, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Corstorphine

S$175

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A bar with a neon sign that reads "DON'T WORRY HELP IS ON THE WAY."

A modern living room with a leather sofa, grey armchair, and ottoman. A desk with a chair and a large framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dark headboard, and a view of the city through large windows.

A restaurant with a brick wall, multiple dining tables, and a variety of seating options.

Malmaison Edinburgh

Leith

S$222

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a red chair, a sofa, and a wooden floor.

A reception desk with a television screen displaying a cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a sign indicating a business center.

A hotel corridor with a seating area featuring round tables and red chairs, a potted plant, and a sign indicating 'McCroe Suite 3'.

Tynecastle Park Hotel

Gorgie

S$231

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with a bench and lounge chairs, surrounded by walls with a tiled pattern and a wooden bench.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view of greenery outside.

A modern lobby with a large abstract cityscape painting, a reception desk, and a potted plant.

Novotel Edinburgh Park

Sighthill

S$204

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A grand hallway with a wooden floor, a white staircase, and a white reception desk.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a long table and chairs, a lamp, and a view through a window.

A row of wooden tables and benches on an outdoor patio with ornate metal chairs.

Murrayfield Hotel

Murrayfield

S$242

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sun loungers, and a view of buildings outside.

A modern building with a Starbucks Coffee shop on the ground floor, large windows, and a parking area.

A reception area with a check-in counter, seating, and a brick wall with a sign reading "ILLAGE THE HOTEL CLUB".

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Craigleith

S$239

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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