Hotels and places to stay in the United Kingdom

FaceTraveler lists 801 places to stay in the United Kingdom, spread between London, in England, and Edinburgh, in Scotland. The two capitals are linked by direct train, so you can combine them in one trip without taking a flight.

Where to stay in the United Kingdom

London, in England. This is where we have the most places. The city lies on the Thames. The City, the old core, keeps its medieval one-square-mile boundary and is mainly an office district. The West End, with its forty theatres, suits you if you want to go out for dinner or to a show and walk back. The South Bank of the river is another central option. If you want to keep the room price down, look near an Underground station outside the centre.

Edinburgh, in Scotland. Its Old Town and New Town have been a World Heritage Site since 1995, and Waverley railway station is right in the centre. Staying in either lets you see the sights on foot. The Edinburgh Festival takes place in August: if you travel that month, book in advance.

Getting around

London has the largest airport system in the world by passenger numbers. Heathrow has a station on the Piccadilly line of the Underground, the oldest metro in the world. In Edinburgh, the tram links the airport with the centre, with a stop at St Andrew Square, next to Waverley.

Between the two cities, LNER trains run from King’s Cross (London) to Waverley (Edinburgh) in a little over four hours. If you plan to combine them, accommodation near the station saves you transfers with luggage.

When to go

Summers are cool: the average in London is around 18 °C, and in Edinburgh 15 °C. In winter, temperatures in London range between −4 and 14 °C. Always bring something warm, even in summer if you are going to Scotland.

Types of accommodation in the United Kingdom

• 374 4-star hotels, the largest group, and 174 5-star hotels.
• 104 3-star hotels and 5 2-star hotels.
• 101 guesthouses and 35 hostels, if you want to keep costs down or are happy to share a room.

There are also 8 other places to stay.