Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Edinburgh

Great and clean house approximately 40 min. away from the city center. We were with the 4 of us and 2 of us had to sleep in the living room, but if you're not home that much that is not a problem at all. The neighbourhood was nice and quiet, and despite it not being close by any of the main tourist attractions of the city, the public transport to and from the city was relatively fast. The hosts were nice and easy to communicate with. Overall, a great place to stay! Would definitely recommend :)

Melissa’s place is amazing. 5 stars! There are a lot of wow characters in her place. The place is huge for just the two of us. The kitchen is spotlessly clean. It had everything we needed. The room is very comfortable and warm. We did not have to use public transport at all to get to all of the tourist spots. It is close to lots of the main sight seeing spots. Very convenient. Melissa is very friendly and helpful. She is very proactively with her communication. We supposed to contact her before we arrive but I did not read the instructions. She contacted us and sorted things. We only stay 2 days in Edinburgh, which we could stay for longer! Would stay in Melissa’s place again! Highly recommend it!

Beautifully renovated and spacious property. Great home base for visiting mid and east Lothian. Very quiet surroundings and between rooms. Highly recommend for friend groups or families. Daniela is a very attentive hostess. Only downside- could only find 1 hair dryer and utility knives were dull.

Fiona’s space is absolutely stunning, she was kind enough to allow us an early check-in due to our flight landing in Edinburgh early. Dean village is a 5 minute walk and it’s easy to walk or take the tram into the city. Absolutely the place to stay.

A beautiful home situated in the Deans Village. We had a great stay! Thanks for the recommendations in the city Crawfurd.

The Garden Cottage was everything we hoped for and more. The location was very convenient to Stockbridge and all of its restaurants and shops. There are numerous bus stops within 10-20 mins walk to grab a quick bus up the hill into New Town, across Princes Gardens into Old Town, or even for easy day trips like to Rosslyn Chapel or Portobello. Victoria was a very accommodating host and easy to work with. The cottage had plenty of space, was very well equipped for self-catering, and was stocked with all the basics you need (e.g., coffee, tea, sugar, etc.). Having a washer and dryer (as well as a drying rack) was a luxury we’ve rarely seen in the UK or Europe.

This is the second time we have stayed at Marie’s, the accommodation is wonderful and very clean, it’s one of the best Airbnb’s we have rented. Marie is a lovely host, very accommodating and great at responding when I had a couple of questions. The extra touches such as milk in the fridge on arrival along with snacks and drinks are really thoughtful and appreciated. The accommodation was ideal for 4 Adults and 1 child and I really hope we can stay here next time we visit Edinburgh.

such a wonderful place, really enjoyed our 2 nights there, every room was top notch. Edinburgh was only 15mins drive away and really easy to get in to. Portobello Beach was 5 minutes walk with loads of cafes and bars. Gary sent clear instructions before we arrived and also on the day we left.

Convenient location with ample space (and cutely decorated)! We either walked or took the bus to places, and found nearby shops and wine bars very accessible. The apartment is perfect for the two of us on our honeymoon; super solid and lovely.

Such a lovely apartment! The location was absolutely perfect to spend a few days in Edinburgh. Lots of pubs/coffee shops/ restaurants within 5 mins of walking. Very close to a tram station and also to the rail station. There was a great welcome book with tons of information about the area and things to do. We would absolutely stay here again!

Amazing spot opposite the Writer’s Museum and such a special experience to be a temporary tenant in Gladstone’s Land.

Mat and Corrina were wonderfully kind and I would book there again if they'd have me back. 😀

We had a great stay at this apartment! We met Linda on site, who was very friendly. She showed us around the unit and she was able to meet us a little early for check in, which was helpful. The space has tall ceilings and is very open and light. Everything was just as pictured and very clean! The area is beautiful and quiet, within walking distance of groceries, restaurants, park, etc. You do have to walk up three flights of stairs, but it wasn't a terrible climb. We would most definitely stay here again!!

Fantastic apartment - will absolutely be back. Our time in Edinburgh was short but with the central location of Fleur's apartment and her quick and concise communication helped us maximize our time in town. And do not miss out on the chance to stop by Fleur's coffee booth!

We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was very convenient for us...within a 5-10 minute walk for just about everything. The apartment was clean and Angus communicated with us in a friendly and professional manner. Would love to come again and visit!

Chris was an ideal host; very helpful throughout. The apartment is wonderfully located and has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. I highly recommend it and will certainly look to book it again for a return trip to Edinburgh. Thanks Chris!

Anke-Beate's listing is one of a kind. Her attention to details makes her stand out. The home has every single thing a guest could need. She is the first host I have met, whose listing even provided a UK-to-US plug-in adapter, which was invaluable to us. She is very communicative. She recommended places we could get cheap parking, fun parts of the city, and even had a diary where past guests could write the fun things they did during their stays, such that incoming guests could view places from other visitors' lenses, rather than only what the locals view as fun. Did I mention that we got a complimentary bottle of wine? We will definitely look for her listing's availability during our next visit to Scotland.

A lovely, clean and stylish apt, located a 15 min walk to the National Library and Old Town. Thoughtfully put together and maintained. Toby was kind and attentive. Have already recommended this place to others!

Lovely flat in a perfect location. Easy access to all Edinburgh has to offer with lots of good restaurants and pubs nearby. Aria's flat was so comfortable, clean, and inviting and Aria was great at communicating. I'd highly recommend this flat and would happily stay again.

A super, well equipped, quiet and very comfortable apartment in great location. We only used for a single night to watch a show at the Playhouse but it would also be great for longer stays.

We loved Emma's place. Beautifull apartment, peaceful, quiet and comfortable. We felt at home straight away. It's in a great location and we loved exploring Stockbridge and it's pubs and restaurants. This is the best Air BnB we have stayed at! We will definitely be back to stay again in the future. Thank you

Tara is a perfect host - initiative, helpful, with quick reaction and proactivity. The basic suply of kitchenware and bathware was perfect. The apartment is lacking air and needs constant change of air, otherwise when closed a whole day, smells a bit heavy. The place is clean and cosy

This was our first time in Edinburgh and Chris and Sonia’s was the perfect place to stay! We loved that this location allowed us to walk everywhere. Additionally, Chris and Sonia created an extremely helpful guide of everything you could possibly need (food, attractions, instructions on how to access everything, maps on the city, etc.) and were always communicative.

Wonderful experience from booking to check out. Michelle was super responsive during the entire process and was even there to greet us upon arrival. The flat itself was absolutely lovely and the location was great. The surrounding neighborhood had ample restaurants, coffee shops, and bars (Michelle provided some great recommendations). The flat was also walkable to all the popular sights but still quiet and relaxing. Traveled through Europe for 12 days and this was our favorite spot :) highly recommend!