Eco-friendly accommodation

A71, Edinburgh, Kirknewton EH27 8EB

Green Tourism Award: Gold

Known as one of Scotland’s top golf resorts, Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club offers elegant rooms, exceptional dining experiences, two 18-hole golf courses and a range of leisure facilities including a spa and fitness centre.

With an aim to become Edinburgh’s most sustainable country house hotel, they take great action to meet this goal. Measures include reducing pollution emissions and conserving the precious green space around their hotel by allowing bee nests into their golf courses, allowing animal habitats to flourish. They also expect similar environmental standards from all their suppliers and contractors.

Edinburgh International Airport, Edinburgh, EH28 8LL

Green Tourism Award: Bronze

Located adjacent to Edinburgh Airport, DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport is just a 30 minute drive from Edinburgh city centre. Guests can expect high quality, comfortable rooms, an indoor pool, spa, fitness centre and all-day dining at The Space.

Their green goals involve using renewable power to ensure energy efficiency and reducing water usage and waste.

132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UA

Green Tourism Award: Gold

Next door to Edinburgh Zoo and on the Lothian Buses route into the city centre, Holiday Inn Edinburgh is a convenient base for a stay in the city. The hotel has a well-equipped fitness centre, an indoor pool, a spa and sauna, as well as a restaurant and lounge bar.

The hotel has developed on online environmental sustainability system to support themselves and other hotels to reduce their energy, waste, and water consumption.

1 Nether Bakehouse, Edinburgh, EH8 8PE

Green Tourism Award: Silver

All of Holyrood ApartHotel’s apartments near the Royal Mile are designed to give a light, contemporary style. Accommodation ranges from studio apartments to double twin apartments that can sleep up to five visitors.

To reduce their environmental impact, they provide cleaning services only when required, thus cutting down on unnecessary power, water and linen usage.

38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ

Green Tourism Award: Bronze

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is a luxurious and stylish hotel located on the edge of a picturesque private garden in the city’s New Town. The hotel has beautifully designed rooms and suites, along with amenities like a rooftop garden, spa and a range of dining options.

They have adopted many sustainable practises such as energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the hotel, refillable shower amenities, the removal of plastic straws in all of their restaurants and bars, as well as sourcing fresh ingredients from local farms to reduce carbon emissions.

187 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UG

Green Tourism Award: Bronze

Situated on scenic Corstorphine Hill, Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield is a great destination for visitors who opt for a peaceful place amongst Scotland’s lively capital. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre, as well as a restaurant and bar.

Some of their energy-saving measures include routinely inspecting insulation, installing motion-activated lighting and sensors, and training employees on energy-saving techniques.

43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY

Green Tourism Award: Bronze

Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Old Waverley Hotel is a blend of modern comfort and Victorian elegance. Within walking distance of Waverley Train Station and only a 10 minute walk from the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile, it offers the perfect combination of comfort and convenience.

In addition to actively promoting recycling, they also endeavour to reduce waste, water and energy consumption, and constantly strive to educate themselves, their employees, customers and suppliers on environmental awareness.

3 Brunstane Road North, Edinburgh, EH15 2DL

Green Tourism Award: Gold

Located in the seaside neighbourhood of Portobello, Straven Guesthouse offer a friendly bed and breakfast service. Why not book their large sea-view room and make the most of the beautiful location.

Some of their environmentally-friendly initiatives include water-efficient techniques, recycling, ethical banking, environmentally-friendly toiletries, locally sourced food produce, fair trade food goods and participating in local charity projects.

140 Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2NY

Green Tourism Award: Bronze

With a Starbucks coffee shop, pub and grill, gym and pool, Village Hotel Edinburgh provides everything you need for a great stay.

They aim to educate teams and guests on sustainable practises, minimise single-use plastics and take part in local recycling programmes to reduce waste. One of their most impactful decisions was to switch to 100% renewable energy in 2023, as well as offering fully electric vehicle charging points.