The 7 best eco hotels for your next trip to Edinburgh

The 7 best eco hotels for your next trip to Edinburgh

You can reduce the carbon footprint of your trip to Edinburgh by booking a more sustainable hotel.

The data shows that average emissions for a hotel in the city are 10.1 kg per night, here are some of the most sustainable options.

Officially the greenest hotel in Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Park

Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh!

It doesn't get more eco-friendly than this in Edinburgh! The Novotel Edinburgh Park has managed to reduce the carbon footprint of their energy emissions impressively, making them officially the greenest hotel in Edinburgh.

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The most eco-friendly budget hotel in Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre in Edinburgh!

For a more affordable option that is doing its bit to stop harming the planet, we recommend the Novotel Edinburgh Centre.

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The 4-star eco-friendly choice

Holiday Inn Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Edinburgh in Edinburgh!

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly four-star option, then we recommend Holiday Inn Edinburgh. It offers the comforts and luxuries of a four star hotel, and yet has still taken concrete measures to reduce its energy usage.

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Green hotel with a gym in Edinburgh

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Westend

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Westend in Edinburgh!

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Westend is what you need for your away-from-home workouts. Protect the planet and improve your health by choosing this option for your Edinburgh stay.

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Eco-hotel with disabled facilities in Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West (x North)

Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West (x North) in Edinburgh!

Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West (x North) is easily accessible for those with reduced mobility, and has managed to reduce its carbon footprint significantly relative to the competition.

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Sustainable hotel with a spa

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel (ex:The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square)

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel (ex:The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square) in Edinburgh!

For a relaxing spa weekend that will make you feel better without giving you the guilt of harming the environment, choose Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel (ex:The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square). They aren’t perfect, but they are making progress on sustainability.

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Green hotel with flexible late cancellations

Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street (ex. Mount Royal)

Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street (ex. Mount Royal) in Edinburgh!

For an option that offers flexible cancellations while still doing its bit to stop harming the planet, we recommend Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street (ex. Mount Royal).

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Even with eco tourism booming, eco-friendly accommodation can be hard to come by. For more of the best sustainable hotels in Edinburgh and across the world, browse Staze.

Booking any of these eco-friendly hotels in Edinburgh still creates a carbon footprint, if you book with Staze then we'll double offset your carbon footprint for free so your trip has a positive impact on the climate.