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a&o Edinburgh City vs Kimpton Charlotte Square
Both Safestay Edinburgh and The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square ranks significantly better than Safestay Edinburgh. The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square ranks #20 in Edinburgh with accolades from 5 publications including Star Service, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
a&o Edinburgh City
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NE , Scotland
From $13 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
Rough Guide
"A five-star hostel just off the Royal Mile, with 622 beds in twin rooms or dorms. Women-only rooms are available."
Afar Magazine
"Hostels - the word alone is strong enough to awaken the worst feelings in the world."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A good example of a competitive new style of hostel accommodation: less relentlessly wholesome than a traditional rambler’s rest but not a party-animal pit."
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Oyster
Budget
"Part hostel, part residence hall, the budget Safestay Edinburgh is a young, casual property with a party atmosphere."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A big (620 beds), bright, modern hostel that feels more like a hotel... A huge bar and a central location just off the Royal Mile make this a favourite place to stay for the young, party-mad crowd."
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Kimpton Charlotte Square
Time Out
Star Service
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
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38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ, Scotland
From $122 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Time Out
"The Roxburghe is a deceptively large venue with an elegant address, no distance at all from the west end of Princes Street."
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Star Service
"This elegant 1819 Georgian building may be listed on the historic register, but it offers the features of a big commercial house, including a health center with a 12-meter indoor pool."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Arriving in this modern makeover of a classic Georgian New Town establishment (formerly the Roxburghe Hotel) feels like being welcomed into a country-house party."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A long-established, 199-room hotel in a city centre location."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The 199 rooms (including 18 suites) are both stylish and cozy, with hipster accents complementing traditional touches...this is a stylish but relaxed hotel designed for well-heeled guests"
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