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Best Dog-Friendly Places to Stay in Edinburgh (2026)

By Rob Griffiths 3 min read

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Edinburgh rewards dog owners with a compact, walkable centre and big green spaces close by. You can climb Arthur's Seat, follow the Water of Leith or stroll the Meadows, then settle into a dog-welcoming pub afterwards. The dog-friendly stays below have earned strong paw ratings from guests who travelled with their dogs, spanning aparthotels, guest houses and self-catering flats across the city centre. Each links through to a full review with the pet policy, photos and what dog owners said.

At a glance

All 10 options side by side.

Heeton Concept Aparthotel, Queen Street 5.0 / 5 voco Edinburgh, Royal Terrace 5.0 / 5 The Bruntsfield 5.0 / 5 Princes Street Suites 5.0 / 5 The Scott 5.0 / 5 The Scholar 5.0 / 5 Arden Guest House 5.0 / 5 New Town Cottage 5.0 / 5 North Castle Street Apartment 5.0 / 5 East Claremont Guest House 5.0 / 5
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The picks in detail

#1 Best overall

Heeton Concept Aparthotel, Queen Street

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/heeton-concept-aparthotel-edinburgh-queen-street/">Read our full review of Heeton Concept Aparthotel, Queen Street</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 4 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
#2

voco Edinburgh, Royal Terrace

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/voco-edinburgh-royal-terrace/">Read our full review of voco Edinburgh, Royal Terrace</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
#3

The Bruntsfield

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/the-bruntsfield-edinburgh/">Read our full review of The Bruntsfield</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
#4

Princes Street Suites

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/princes-street-suites-edinburgh/">Read our full review of Princes Street Suites</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
#5

The Scott

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/the-scott-edinburgh/">Read our full review of The Scott</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
#6

The Scholar

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/the-scholar-edinburgh/">Read our full review of The Scholar</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
#7

Arden Guest House

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/arden-guest-house-edinburgh/">Read our full review of Arden Guest House</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
#8

New Town Cottage

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/new-town-cottage-edinburgh/">Read our full review of New Town Cottage</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 1 pet-stay review
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
#9

North Castle Street Apartment

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/north-castle-street-edinburgh/">Read our full review of North Castle Street Apartment</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 1 pet-stay review
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
#10

East Claremont Guest House

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A top-rated dog-friendly Edinburgh stay. <a href="/hotel/east-claremont-guest-house-edinburgh/">Read our full review of East Claremont Guest House</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 1 pet-stay review
  • Dog-friendly base in central Edinburgh
  • Walkable to the Royal Mile, parks and Arthur's Seat for dog walks
For a city break with a dog, a central base is the priority, and Edinburgh delivers: most of these stays sit within easy walking distance of the New Town, the Royal Mile and the big parks. Aparthotels and self-catering flats give you your own space and an easy in-and-out with a dog, while the guest houses offer a more traditional welcome. Open any review below to check each property's pet policy, including any fees, and book direct.

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