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Edinburgh International Festival 2026
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7–30 Aug 2026 · Arts & Theatre

Hotels for Edinburgh International Festival 2026

In Edinburgh City Centre running 7–30 Aug 2026. 335 hotels within 25km — book close and make a trip of it.

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About Edinburgh International Festival 2026

The Edinburgh International Festival brings world-class theatre, music, and dance to venues across the city centre each August, with performances running late into the evening. Because the festival footprint is compact but the city gets packed, where you stay determines how easily you can hop between shows and back to your room.

Where to stay nearby

Edinburgh itself is the obvious base for this one, but if the city is fully booked or you want a quieter night's sleep, a couple of nearby towns offer a workable alternative with a short trip in. Here's how each option stacks up for reaching the festival action.

Edinburgh — about 0 km away

Staying right in Edinburgh puts you within walking distance of most festival venues, with the largest choice of hotels by far and no need to plan transport home after a late show.

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Ratho — about 12 km away

Ratho sits about 12km out and works for those who don't mind a car or bus journey each day; with only 8 hotels, book early if you want a base here during the festival.

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Queensferry — about 13 km away

Queensferry is a similar distance out at 13km, offering a smaller, quieter alternative with 8 hotels, but plan on a drive or bus into the city centre for every performance.

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This is an AI-assisted planning guide. Dates, start times, transport and event details can change — please confirm everything with the official event and transport websites before you book.

The closest hotels to Edinburgh City Centre

335 within 25km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Rose Street

hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Rose Street

0.1km away

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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

53 Princes Street

0.1km away

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Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Waverley

Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Waverley

24 Rose Street,Edinburgh,nan

0.1km away

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100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street

100 Princes St

0.2km away

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Old Waverley Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel

43 Princes Street

0.2km away

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Le Monde Hotel

Le Monde Hotel

0.2km away

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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

19 - 21 George Street

0.2km away

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Frederick House Hotel

Frederick House Hotel

0.3km away

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Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Fraser Suites Edinburgh, 12 - 26 St Giles Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1PT

0.3km away

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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

18-21 Market Street

0.3km away

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Destiny Scotland - St Andrew Square Apartments

Destiny Scotland - St Andrew Square Apartments

0.3km away

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No. 53 Frederick Street

No. 53 Frederick Street

0.3km away

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