Driving into Edinburgh often means battling narrow streets and pricey car parks, but a handful of hotels offer a rare commodity: free on-site parking. From the elegant Fingal Hotel, a converted lighthouse vessel moored in Leith, to the family-run Northumberland Hotel just 2 miles from Waverley Station, these accommodations let you leave the car behind and explore the city on foot or by bus. Choose a base near the Royal Mile, like The Scholar in the Southside, or opt for the quiet suburb of Murrayfield, where the Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield provides a pool and sauna alongside its complimentary parking.
Budget-wise, expect to pay anywhere from £80 for a compact guesthouse room to £250 or more for a boutique 5-star experience at Prestonfield House, which offers landscaped gardens and a fine-dining restaurant. For a mid-range pick, Ashgrove House on the A8 is a 10-minute drive from Princes Street and includes a full Scottish breakfast. When booking, confirm whether parking is truly free and if electric vehicle charging is available (as at The Scholar), and consider that some properties, like Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West, sit close to the airport-ideal for early flights.