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Where to stay in Merchiston?

Private kitchen
First - Slateford House Apartment

First - Slateford House Apartment

4.0 star property
Merchiston
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4)
First - Slateford House Apartment
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December, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 6 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 2 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature 6 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 2 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 7 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 2 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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March, Low crowds, average high temperature 9 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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May, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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June, High crowds, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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September, High crowds, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 12 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 9 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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Check out reviews of Merchiston hotels guests love

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, cosy and comfortable pod, helpful staff and friendly atmosphere."
Juliet 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Merchiston expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from HK$691 in Merchiston to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Merchiston hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Merchiston hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are some of the best family hotels in Merchiston?
If you're holidaying with your family, Merchiston Residence is one of the best family hotels in Merchiston. Merchiston Residence has a great average guest score of 9.4 out of 10. To explore more family hotels in Merchiston, use the "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
Is it worth staying in Merchiston?
There are 24 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Merchiston makes it easy to explore Edinburgh, including the areas of Old Town Edinburgh and Edinburgh City Centre.
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What's Merchiston like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Merchiston, especially its restaurants. You'll find a selection of coffee shops and bars in the neighbourhood. Take time to see the sights such as Holy Corner while you're here. Edinburgh Castle is one not-to-be-missed sight nearby.

How to get to Merchiston

Flying to:

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Merchiston

Things to see and do in and around Merchiston

Things to see near Merchiston:

  • Holy Corner (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
  • Edinburgh Castle (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
  • Tynecastle Stadium (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
  • Murrayfield Stadium (1 mi/1.6 km away)

Things to do near Merchiston:

  • Usher Hall (1 mi/1.6 km away)
  • Grassmarket (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
  • Edinburgh Corn Exchange (1.2 mi/2 km away)
  • Scotch Whisky Experience (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)

When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?

  • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 13°C)
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
  • Rainiest months: October, July, December, August (average 91 mm of rainfall)

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