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January 23, 2023

Theatres, museums, art galleries, bars, restaurants, comedy clubs and some of Scotland's finest historical attractions. Edinburgh is an attractive city for a short break and, while you won't have it all to yourself, the next few months represent the best chance to see it without the crowds.

These five Big Deals are a great opportunity to enjoy our capital city and all it has to offer.

£149 for an Overnight B&B Stay in an Executive Double with Champagne for 2 at No 11 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh

Classic comfort at No 11 Brunswick Street

Classic comfort at No 11 Brunswick Street

What’s Included

Overnight stay in Edinburgh

Upgraded executive double room

Full Scottish breakfast

Bottle of premium Brut Champagne

Boutique, Georgian hotel

Want to book dates now or check availability? Visit No 11 Brunswick Street here on 5pm Hotels now.

Romantic overnight escape

This Big Deal is for two people to enjoy an overnight stay in an executive double room at No 11 Brunswick Street, an elegant townhouse hotel ideally placed to enjoy Edinburgh city.

Available Sunday to Thursday, the romantic experience includes breakfast and a bottle of premium Brut Champagne.

Luxurious rooms

No 11 Brunswick Street has 16 individually styled rooms – spacious executive doubles feature king-sized beds, which can be configured as either a double bed or as twin beds.

The rooms are also packed with fantastic facilities such as free internet access, a DVD player, iPod docking sound system, Egyptian cotton sheets, choice of pillows and luxury toiletries.

Depending on availability, there may be the option to upgrade rooms – please discuss directly with the hotel.

Happy guests on TripAdvisor

‘Not only did we have a wonderful stay, but the snow came to add that extra touch. The room was delightful, the brass bath inviting and the facilities first rate. The staff were lovely, helpful and considerate and the food that the chef provided was amazing. All in all, faultless and friendly without being overbearing. We were made to feel most welcome. Thank you.’

Know someone who appreciate a romantic overnight escape? Buy now.

£189 for an Overnight B&B Stay with Restaurant Voucher & Cocktails for 2 at Tigerlily, Edinburgh

Tigerlilly: effortlessly chic

Tigerlilly: effortlessly chic

What’s Included

Overnight Edinburgh stay

Full Scottish breakfast

£20 dinner spend

Cocktail each

Uber glam boutique hotel

Want to book your dates now? Visit Tigerlily Edinburgh here on 5pm Hotels now.

One of the world’s top hotels

Conde Nast Traveller has called it 'One of the coolest 65 hotels in the world' while the Times Travellers Magazine named it 'One of the world’s top 100 hotels'.

Take up this Big Deal with Tigerlily and you can indulge in a stay in a classic king or twin room, enjoy dinner in the restaurant and sip on their mixologists’ famous cocktails.

All the ingredients for a perfect Edinburgh city break.

City centre

Just ten minutes from Waverley Train Station and a twenty minute taxi journey from Edinburgh airport, Tigerlily has 33 individually designed boutique rooms that make for some of the most intimate and luxurious living spaces in the city.

This offer is for an overnight stay, Sunday to Friday, in a classic king or twin room. Friday night stays have a supplement of £25 per room.

At Tigerlily, they believe it’s the little details that make the biggest difference which is why all the rooms feature complimentary organic fruit, bespoke art works and fresh flowers.

You can also look forward to cool wallpapers and fabrics, polished hardwood floors, duck-down quilts, sumptuous pillows and luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets.

There are also plenty of toys to play with from widescreen plasma televisions with an extensive range of digital channels; pre-loaded iPods and salon quality hair dryers and GHD hair straighteners. WiFi is complimentary.

Hip restaurant

Tigerlily is a hip city centre hangout. As well as a full Scottish breakfast in the morning, you will enjoy £20 to spend in the hotel’s restaurant.

The exact dishes on the menu will change regularly but typical starters might be the sweet potato, ginger, lentil, coconut & kale soup with homemade roast garlic focaccia or the honey glazed ham hock terrine with celeriac & apple remoulade, piccalilli purée & brioche croutons.

Popular main courses include the buttermilk fried chicken burger with smashed avocado, tomato, spiced mayo & fries and the tandoori seabass with Bombay potatoes baby spinach & mint yoghurt.

Desserts to die for include the roast pineapple rum baba, coconut yoghurt and passion fruit granita and the sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch and Arran vanilla ice cream.

Cool bar

Definitely a place in which to see and be seen, the bar areas in Tigerlily are very popular. Of course, style without substance is useless.

Fortunately, Tigerlily’s bar staff are some of the hottest cocktail shakers in town and this offer includes two of their inventive creations.

Fancy sipping a cocktail at the Tigerlilly bar? Book now.

£179 for an Overnight B&B Stay with Bottle of Prosecco for 2 at The Scott, Edinburgh

Rock the Scotch Baronial vibe at The Scott

Rock the Scotch Baronial vibe at The Scott

What’s Included

Overnight stay in 18th century baronial house

Full Scottish breakfast

Bottle of Prosecco on arrival

Close to Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park and The Meadows

Available 7 days

Want to book dates now or check availability? Visit The Scott here on 5pm Hotels now.

Located within the Pollock Estate, on the edge of Holyrood Park, The Scott is a grand hotel in an 18th century baronial house.

Named after original owner Alexander Scott, the house was newly-refurbished in 2022 with huge investment and changes.

It has retained many of its original features, and has over 30 rooms and suites, all with unique decor and charm.

Luxurious rooms

The Big Deal is for two people to stay in a standard double room, with bottle of Prosecco on arrival and full Scottish breakfast the following morning.

Rooms have comfortable Elite Lily mattresses, high quality duvets, pillows and bed linen, and the en-suite bathrooms are beautifully designed, with fluffy towels and isgha spa products.

Plenty to see & do

The Scott has an elegant dining room with garden views, and the charming Red Room Bar if you want to enjoy a tipple.

Within the estate, you’ll also find The Scholar Hotel which has its own restaurant and bar, as well as The Royal Commonwealth Pool, giving guests gym, swim and leisure access for a fee.

Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park are on the estate’s doorstep, with the Royal Mile and plenty of other tourist attractions a short walking distance.

Want to make like an 18th century baron? Book here.

Overnight B&B Stay with Bottle of Prosecco for 2 at Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End; from £69

Get social at Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End

Get social at Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End

What’s Included

Overnight stay at Edinburgh Hilton

Prosecco on arrival and tasty breakfast

Late check out at 1pm

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

Want to book your dates now? Visit Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End here on 5pm Hotels now.

Hilton comforts in the West End

Just a mile away from Edinburgh Castle, Hampton by Hilton is situated among the cool boutiques and traditional pubs of the West End.

The hotel offers a restaurant, 24-hour front desk and fitness centre. Guests love it so much that they’ve given it a TripAdvisor award.

The super comfy rooms feature a relaxing Hampton Bed, air-con, free WiFi, flat panel HDTV, soft seating tub chair, alarm clock/radio and tea & coffee making facilities. The bathroom provides fluffy towels, a hairdryer and toiletries.

Overnight stay with bottle of fizz

This Big Deal gives you and a special person a chance to luxe it up for a night at Hampton by Hilton.

On arrival you can toast each other with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco, then enjoy a lazy morning the next day with an epic Hilton breakfast and late checkout at 1pm.

Enjoy the best of the capital

Whether you fancy some sightseeing, a night at a comedy club or a chance to kiss Greyfriars Bobby, why not unwind afterwards at Hampton by Hilton?

Plus as this Big Deal has the perks of Prosecco and a relaxing late checkout, it would be ideal for a romantic overnighter away from it all.

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

‘Lovely hotel, great location, excellent staff! Visited Edinburgh for the first time and had a fantastic time. The hotel was lovely and just the right distance away from the centre (not too close to the action and not too far to walk). The rooms were great, lovely comfy beds! Staff were great, especially breakfast staff in the restaurant…Thank you Hampton by Hilton, we shall be back!!!! 5/5’

Looking for a stylish West end base for your Edinburgh city break? You found it.

1 or 2 Night B&B Stay with Optional Dinner on 1st Night for 2 at Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel; from £109

Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel: dip into Edinburgh elegance

Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel: dip into Edinburgh elegance

What’s Included

4* stay with breakfast for 2

Leisure access

Late check-out

Option to add dinner spend

Fantastic location near Holyrood Park

Want to book your dates now? Visit Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel here on 5pm Hotels now.

Four-star city break

This Big Deal for Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel is for a one or two night stay for two with breakfast each morning, leisure access and late check-out.

If you opt to include dining, you’ll receive a £40 per couple allowance towards the a la carte menu (for two nights, this will be on the first night only and include a glass of house wine each).

The hotel is ideally placed close to both Holyrood Park and the Royal Mile – rooms are decorated with cheerful splashes of tartan and feature free WiFi, a TV with satellite and tea & coffee making facilities.

The Surf & Turf restaurant serves fine Scottish meats, seafood and pasta, which you can enjoy while gazing out at stunning views of Arthur’s Seat – expect dishes like the Surf & Turf Caesar salad starter and the Scottish brisket beef, slow-cooked with creamy mashed potato & haggis bon bons main course.

You can also enjoy a dip in the heated pool or head to the spa and state-of-the-art gym.

This deal is available seven days a week ‘til March.

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

‘Outstanding hotel, outstanding service. All staff are very friendly, approachable and take real pride in what they do. The food is exceptional and the bar well stocked. The spa and swimming pool are amazing and I highly recommend. If you want a bit of luxury when staying in Edinburgh look no further than this hotel!’ 5/5

Edinburgh break from a very convenient base? You got it.