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title: "Edinburgh House Hotel vs Malmaison Edinburgh: which hotel is better?"
description: "Edinburgh House Hotel or Malmaison Edinburgh in Edinburgh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Edinburgh House Hotel vs Malmaison Edinburgh

Both are in Edinburgh, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Leith Central
## [Edinburgh House Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/edinburgh-house-hotel-edinburgh/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.7 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 6.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1377323/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Leith Harbour & Newhaven
## [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/malmaison-edinburgh-edinburgh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1816576/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Malmaison Edinburgh

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Edinburgh House Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.1 km / 3.5 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 32 / 100)

### Choose Malmaison Edinburgh if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 6.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (770 m / 2.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (85 / 50)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 100 / 32)

### Why is Edinburgh House Hotel better than Malmaison Edinburgh?

1.  1.4 km closer to the city centre (−1.4 km)
2.  More guest reviews (790 vs 290), so the rating is more reliable (×2.7)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (32 vs 100 rooms) (−68)

### Why is Malmaison Edinburgh better than Edinburgh House Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.7) (+1.9)
2.  1.3 km closer to the beach (770 m vs 2.1 km) (−1.3 km)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  390 m closer to public transport (−390 m)
5.  35 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+35)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 78 vs 68) (+10)
7.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Edinburgh House Hotel | Malmaison Edinburgh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 8.6  (+1.9) |
| Location | 6.5 | 7.3  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 3.2 | 7.7  (+4.5) |
| Public transport | 7.4 | 9.6  (+2.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.8 | 8.6  (+1.8) |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 8.6  (+1.9) |
| Number of reviews | 790  (+500) | 290 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 1% | top 47%  (+53%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.5 | 7.3  (+0.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km  (−1.4 km) | 3.5 km |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | 770 m  (−1.3 km) |
| To public transport | 620 m | 230 m  (−390 m) |
| To the airport | 12 km  (−1.1 km) | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 50 | 85  (+35) |
| To the nearest food shop | 430 m | 320 m  (−110 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 6  (+4) | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 6  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 32 | 100 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 16  (+10) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.4 km apart

Edinburgh House Hotel: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Leith Walk railway station: 620 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 12 km, beach: 2.1 km, 50 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Malmaison Edinburgh: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station South Leith railway station: 230 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 13 km, beach: 770 m, 85 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Edinburgh

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## Edinburgh House Hotel or Malmaison Edinburgh: common questions

### Which is better, Edinburgh House Hotel or Malmaison Edinburgh?

Malmaison Edinburgh leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Edinburgh House Hotel or Malmaison Edinburgh?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Edinburgh House Hotel is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 3.5 km for Malmaison Edinburgh.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Malmaison Edinburgh is 770 m from the nearest beach; Edinburgh House Hotel is 2.1 km.

### How far apart are Edinburgh House Hotel and Malmaison Edinburgh?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/edinburgh-house-hotel-edinburgh-vs-malmaison-edinburgh-edinburgh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/