Curated luxury hotels near Heriot-Watt University

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing in Dunfermline, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Forth Road Bridge and 15 minutes by foot from Deep Sea World. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Edinburgh Zoo and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Princes Street.

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.

With a stay at Malmaison Edinburgh in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Princes Street and Royal Mile. This eco-friendly hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of Edinburgh.

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.

Located in Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is set 3.9 km from Edinburgh Waverley station.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Fingal Hotel offers certain rooms that include a balcony, and each room is fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options.

Edinburgh Playhouse is 4 km from the accommodation, while Royal Mile is 4.2 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 13 km from the property.

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.