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City of Edinburgh · Scotland · City
Edinburgh offers several different dog-friendly breaks within one city. Stay around the Old Town for historic streets and Holyrood, choose Leith for a waterside base, or look east towards Portobello for a beach outing. These neighbourhoods are alternatives, not stops you must pack into one day. Six researched stays give a choice of hotels and an adults-only house, with room allocation, dog charges and meal access worth settling before arrival.
Policies researched 27 September 2026 · Check directly before booking
A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK
Dog access can depend on the room or accommodation you choose. Confirm the exact dog arrangements before you pay.
BrewDog confirms dogs are welcome in its hotel rooms. Hotel du Vin and Malmaison limit bookings to two small or medium dogs and prohibit leaving them alone; their main dining rooms are excluded. Holiday Inn Express charges £30 per pet per stay and allows two pets with no size limit, arranged in advance. Kings Manor and the DYNASTAYS house require confirmation of the exact charge and dog arrangements.
5 New Street · Edinburgh
DogHouse Edinburgh on New Street offers a central Old Town-side hotel base. Its operator advertises dog-friendly rooms with dog beds and treats.
The dog detailsDogs welcomed in guestrooms. Confirm number limits, total charge, supervision and meal access for your booking.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
11 Bristo Place · Edinburgh
A Bristo Place hotel near the Old Town, suitable for a stay built around public streets and a separate Holyrood outing.
The dog detailsMaximum two small or medium dogs. One dog £25 nightly; current two-dog figures conflict (£40/£50), so confirm. No unattended dogs or main dining-room access.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
1 Tower Place · Edinburgh
A Tower Place hotel in Leith, offering a different base from the Old Town. Plan a local waterside outing rather than assuming the central sights are on the doorstep.
The dog detailsUp to two small or medium dogs; £25 for one or £40 for two per room per night. No unattended dogs or main dining-room access; agree alternative meal arrangements.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive · Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express at Leith Waterfront, near Ocean Drive. A hotel option for exploring this part of the city, with a separate journey to the Old Town.
The dog detailsTwo pets permitted, no size limit; £30 per pet per stay. Prebook unless using a pet package. Confirm breakfast seating and supervision.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
100 Milton Road East · Edinburgh
Kings Manor is on Milton Road East, rather than the Portobello promenade. The hotel has ground-floor rooms, but confirm that your allocated pet room meets any access needs.
The dog detailsSelected pet rooms by advance arrangement, with a charge. Confirm amount, number limits, meal access and supervision.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
William Jameson Place · Edinburgh
An adults-only three-bedroom house at William Jameson Place, in the Portobello area. A self-catering alternative to the five hotels, with private garden space.
The dog detailsPets allowed; fee, limits and supervision to confirm. Adults only; not wheelchair accessible. Garden enclosure is not verified.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Choose a manageable lower park outing from the Old Town side. Arthur’s Seat is optional; a city break does not need a summit walk.
Follow current closures and seasonal dog-control signs. Radical Road is closed because of rockfall; do not enter it.
Official visitor informationChoose a short Leith section of the waterside route and return at your own pace. Share the walkway considerately rather than treating the full route as a day requirement.
Keep dogs under control, give walkers and cyclists space and follow diversions. Take care beside water.
Official visitor informationMake a separate coastal outing to Portobello, choosing sand or promenade according to weather and your dog. This is an alternative to another city-centre walk.
Keep dogs controlled around other beach users, clean up and follow local signs. Adjust the walk to tides and weather.
Official visitor informationAN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Check into the confirmed dog room or house and explore nearby public streets or waterside paths. Arrange an evening meal that works with your dog’s supervision rules.
Choose lower Holyrood paths, a Leith waterside section or Portobello beach. Allow for travel from your actual base and leave the other neighbourhoods for another visit.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Old Town, Leith and Portobello offer different bases. Check the actual address and journey to your intended outing.
Hotel du Vin and Malmaison prohibit unattended dogs and main dining-room access. Agree a permitted meal setting before booking.
This guide uses outdoor city routes; it does not claim dogs can enter Edinburgh Castle or museums.
Its operator advertises dog-friendly rooms with dog beds and treats. Confirm the dog limit, charge, room and meal arrangements directly for your booking.
Sources: BrewDog - DogHouse Edinburgh hotel
Historic Environment Scotland’s current pages say the northern section remains closed because of falling-rock risk, while its park-management page identifies the southern section from the Hawse to South Quarry and Hutton’s Section as accessible. Check the latest park notices and barriers before setting out.
Sources: Historic Environment Scotland - Holyrood Park plan your visit · Historic Environment Scotland - managing Holyrood Park
IHG currently lists £30 per pet per stay, with up to two pets and no size limit. Pre-book unless using its pet package, and confirm arrangements for breakfast seating and supervision.
Sources: IHG - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront
Dogs travel free. Edinburgh Trams requires them to stay on a lead and off the seats.
Sources: Edinburgh Trams - dog travel FAQ
No. The Garden excludes pet animals from its grounds and buildings; highly trained assistance animals are permitted. This is the Edinburgh Garden rule, not a rule for every botanic garden in Scotland.
Sources: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - assistance animal policy · Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - during your visit
Researched from accommodation operators, property listings and visitor information linked above on 27 September 2026. Prices and policies can change; a stated dog fee is not a room quote or a promise of availability. We have not personally inspected these places. Our day plans are editorial suggestions.
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