Curated luxury hotels near Edinburgh Zoo

With a stay at Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns in Livingston, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Livingston Designer Outlet and 11 minutes by foot from Almondvale Stadium. This inn is 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from Edinburgh Zoo and 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Murrayfield Stadium.

Located in Kinghorn, 2.1 km from Burntisland Beach, The Bay Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna and a 24-hour front desk.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

The Bay Hotel offers a children's playground.

Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 38 km from the accommodation, while Edinburgh Castle is 39 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 37 km from the property.

Set in the village of Roslin, The Original Rosslyn Inn is an idyllic village inn, just 8 miles from Edinburgh’s city centre. This family-run property has a traditional pub and a fine dining restaurant.

All rooms include a tv, each room has an en suite or private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Guests can enjoy gastro pub cuisine in The Original Rosslyn, along with drinks from the bar. The elegant Grail Restaurant offers a unique dining experience, with dishes prepared using locally sourced and seasonal produce.

The Original Rosslyn is just 5 minutes’ walk from the famous Rosslyn Chapel, which is set in the Roslin Glen Country Park. The village is also home to the Roslin Biocentre, which is only 3 minutes’ stroll from the property. University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus is 2 miles away and it is just 12 miles to Edinburgh International Airport.

Located within 9.4 km from Edinburgh City Centre, The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection features a connected pub and restaurant with a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi and free parking is provided. Musselburgh train station is 6.6 km from the property, while Edinburgh Waverley is 9.6 km away.

All rooms are air-conditioned and feature smart TVs with Chromecast and an en-suite bathroom with a shower.

The Melville Inn Vintage Inn is next door, serving a selection of seasonal British dishes such as slow-cooked lamb shank, steak and mushroom pie, and the popular Hunter's chicken. The pub also serves an array of fine wines, real ales, soft drinks and spirits.

Surrounded by the countryside, guests can enjoy walks and cycling in the surrounding area. Other activities nearby includes golf.

Dalkeith Palace and Newbattle Abbey are 3 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 22 km from the property.

With a stay at Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns in Dunfermline, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yellowscott Country Park and Dunfermline Abbey. This inn is 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Princes Street and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

With a stay at Melville Castle in Lasswade, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. This eco-friendly castle is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Princes Street and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Situated within 2 acres of gardens, Garvock House Hotel is a historic country house located in Dunfermline. The property features an on-site restaurant and terrace, offering views of the garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available on-site.

Each room at Garvock House Hotel features an individual interior design and tea/coffee making facilities with Scottish biscuits and mineral water. A TV is available in all rooms. In the private bathrooms guests will find a bath, bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests can enjoy a full Scottish breakfast each morning in the hotel's restaurant, as well as lunch and dinner. There is also an on-site bar. A range of laundry services are available, including dry cleaning, and there are meeting/banquet facilities at the property.

Guests can explore the Fife Region from Garvock House Hotel, and Perth is 29 miles away. Aberdour and its castle are 7 miles from the property. an array of activities can be enjoyed in the area, including cycling and hiking.

Edinburgh Airport is 16 miles from Garvock House Hotel, and Dunfermline rail station is 1 mile from the property.

With a stay at The Sun Inn in Dalkeith, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. This inn is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Princes Street.

Set within acres of wooded parkland, this fascinating 13th century fortress is on the banks of the River Esk. The Dalhousie Castle Hotel offers luxurious accommodation, award-winning fine dining, and spa and leisure facilities.

Guests can descend an ancient stairway towards the atmospheric Dungeon Restaurant and enjoy 2 AA Rosette dining. Alternatively, the Orangery offers a more informal experience with sweeping views over the River Esk.

The spa provides a range of treatments, along with hydro facilities such as a massaging jet pool, sauna, and steam pool. There are also opportunities for guests to enjoy archery, clay pigeon shooting, and falconry within the grounds.

Dalhousie Castle Hotel is just a short distance from the A7 and Edinburgh is only 20 minutes' drive. It takes just 10 minutes to reach Rosslyn and Roslin Chapel, which is a possible resting place of the Holy Grail.