ECOSSE, Edinburgh

Ecosse - A family-run 4-star EDI hotel with Scottish Tourist Board accreditation

Located on McDonald Road, this 4-star EDI hotel features 5 en-suite rooms, including 3 double rooms, a twin room, and a family room. The Ecosse International, operated by Filipino couple Ossie and Erlinda Lupdag, provides complimentary WiFi, digital television, and tea/coffee facilities in each room. A traditional breakfast is served from 8-9 AM, offering fresh fruits, cereals, Scottish porridge, and cooked options including Scottish smoked salmon. The property sits 1 mile from Edinburgh Waverley station, with bus stops just one minute away serving routes 7, 14, and 49. Multiple dining options are within 0.3 miles, including The Little Chartroom, Thai Bowl, and Starbucks Leith Walk. Major attractions like Scott Monument, Royal Mile, and Palace of Holyroodhouse are all situated 1.5-1 mile from Ecosse.

Pros

Free street parking available 24/7 on Albert Street

Multiple public transport options with bus stops one minute away

Traditional Scottish breakfast includes locally-sourced items like smoked salmon

Eight restaurants and cafes within 0.3 miles walking distance

Cons

Metered street parking Monday-Friday 08:30-17:30

Airport is 12.5 miles away with taxi fares around £25