Curated luxury hotels near Musselburgh Racecourse

Set across 3 Georgian townhouses, The Place Hotel offers 4-star accommodation and bar, in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. A flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are provided in each stylish room.

The Playhouse Theatre and the shops and bars on George Street are a 5-minute walk from The Place Hotel. Edinburgh Waverley Station and Princes Street’s shops are a 10-minute journey on foot. The National Portrait Gallery is 0.6 miles from the property.

Each spacious room has modern décor, a seating area and a work desk. Luxury toiletries are provided in every private bathroom, whilst some rooms have views towards the Firth of Forth estuary.

The bar provides a luxury setting to relax with a drink.

Fully refurbished in 2025, and based in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, the historical New Town Hotel is an elegant Georgian hotel. The shops of Princes Street and George Street are just a few minutes’ walk away.

Each room has a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

The front desk team are available for any queries 24-hours a day.

Waverley Rail Station can be reached in about 5 minutes’ walk, and Edinburgh Castle is a 15-minute walk away.

With a stay at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of George Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Mile.

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.

Black Ivy is just a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre and features a lively bar which overlooks the Bruntsfield Links park. The shopping precinct of St. James Centre is only 1.3 miles from the the hotel.

Free WiFi and an en suite bathroom are featured in each room at Black Ivy. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee services are also provided in every room.

The property is a 9-minute walk from the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, while Usher Hall and The University of Edinburgh can both be reached in a 15-minute walk. Guests can enjoy the boutique shops and cafes in the vicinity, or explore the historic Edinburgh Castle which is less than a mile away.

With a stay at Black Ivy Hotel in Edinburgh (Tollcross), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Grassmarket. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from George Street and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Ideally set in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, The Resident Edinburgh is situated 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 1.6 km from Royal Mile and 1.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. The property is 700 metres from Edinburgh Castle, and within less than 1 km of the city centre.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The Resident Edinburgh can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh Waverley station and National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 8 km from the property.

A 20-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, this boutique bed and breakfast has a historically listed façade and a charming old staircase. Wi-fi is free throughout the building.

B+B Edinburgh offers boutique accommodation, and its rooms are elegant and modern. Each comes with a tiled bathroom, and features a flat-screen satellite TV and facilities for making tea and coffee.

A full, cooked breakfast is provided in B+B Edinburgh’s eating area, with its wooden floor and large fireplace. There is also a bar, where you can enjoy cocktails, beers and wines.

Haymarket Rail Station is a 10-minute walk from the building. The shops, restaurants and attractions of Princes Street can also be reached in around 10 minutes on foot.

Well set in Edinburgh, The Hoxton, Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Hoxton, Edinburgh the rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

An à la carte breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Popular points of interest near The Hoxton, Edinburgh include Murrayfield Stadium, The Real Mary King's Close and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Edinburgh Airport is 7 km away.

With a stay at Greywalls Hotel and Chez Roux in Gullane, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Muirfield Golf Course and a 3-minute drive from Gullane Golf Course. This golf hotel is 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Portobello Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Gullane Beach.

The Bonnie Badger features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Gullane. Built in 19th century, this 5-star hotel is within 1.3 km of Muirfield and 30 km of Arthurs Seat. The property is allergy-free and is located 1 km from Gullane Beach.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Bonnie Badger also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a terrace. Guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

Speaking English, French, Japanese and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area.

Edinburgh Waverley station is 33 km from The Bonnie Badger, while Edinburgh Playhouse is 33 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 43 km from the property.

Located in Edinburgh (Craigleith), Village Hotel Edinburgh is within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Princes Street and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Murrayfield Stadium.

With a stay at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh (Sighthill), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Edinburgh Park and 7 minutes from Edinburgh Zoo. This eco-friendly hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Royal Mile.

Located in Aberlady, The Lodge at Craigielaw is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve and Gosford Sands. This golf inn is 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Royal Mile and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Portobello Beach.

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.

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West in Edinburgh (Riccarton), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Heriot-Watt University and 9 minutes from Edinburgh Zoo. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Princes Street and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

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 in Edinburgh (Gogar), Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh is within a 5-minute drive of Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh Zoo. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Royal Highland Centre and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cramond Beach.

This hotel is next to Edinburgh Zoo, close to Murrayfield Stadium and 4 miles from Edinburgh International Airport. It offers a pool, gym, free parking and a restaurant.

Each room at this Holiday Inn is spacious, with tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Every room also has air conditioning and free WiFi.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh is 3 miles west of the city centre and has a view of the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh Castle and the city centre are easy to access by bus, with stops less than 5 minutes’ walk away.

The hotel’s Spirit Health and Fitness Club has a sauna, spa and offers beauty treatments. There is an international restaurant, as well as a cocktail lounge. Start the day with a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items.

Situated in Edinburgh and with Edinburgh Zoo reachable within 200 metres, Central Hotel Edinburgh features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

Certain rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Murrayfield Stadium is 2.6 km from Central Hotel Edinburgh, while Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 3.8 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 4 km away.