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Nira Caledonia

6 Gloucester Place
Rated 8.0 in 478 reviews

Nira Caledonia is a distinctive hotel situated in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This boutique hotel uniquely combines the charm and warmth of a period property with contemporary luxury and comfort. Housed in a series of elegant Georgian townhouses, Nira Caledonia offers guests a tranquil retreat amidst the bustling city life.

The hotel prides itself on its rich history and stunning architecture, featuring high ceilings, ornate cornices, and intricate plasterwork that reflect its Georgian heritage. Each room is individually designed, providing a blend of traditional elegance and modern amenities. Guests can enjoy plush furnishings, luxurious linens, and well-appointed bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and restful stay.

Nira Caledonia is ideally located within walking distance of many of Edinburgh's famous landmarks, including the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Its location also allows for easy exploration of the vibrant local culture, offering access to a myriad of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

The hotel’s Blackwood's Bar & Grill showcases Scottish culinary excellence, focusing on locally sourced produce including succulent meats and fresh seafood. An extensive selection of wines and spirits complements the menu, allowing guests to indulge in both fine dining and informal snacks.

Combining classic charm with modern comforts, Nira Caledonia provides an intimate and personalized experience, making it an ideal choice for discerning travelers seeking a peaceful oasis within Edinburgh. Whether visiting for business or leisure, guests of Nira Caledonia can expect attentive service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Edinburgh and near Nira Caledonia

The Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Devolved parliament of Scotland
2km / 1.2mi
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.9km / 0.54mi
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Botanical garden in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.7km / 0.44mi
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
Combined museum in Edinburgh
1.5km / 0.91mi
St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
Church of Scotland cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.3km / 0.78mi
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Writers' Museum
Writers' Museum
Museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.71mi
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
Church building in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.64mi
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Part of National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh
1.4km / 0.89mi
Edinburgh Central Mosque
Edinburgh Central Mosque
Mosque in United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
Park in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Scott Monument
Scott Monument
Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott
1km / 0.6mi
People's Story Museum
People's Story Museum
Museum in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museum of Childhood
Museum of Childhood
Museum in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.94mi
St Cecilia's Hall
St Cecilia's Hall
Music museum, concert hall in Scotland, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.95mi
National War Museum
National War Museum
Museum in Scotland
0.9km / 0.57mi
Talbot Rice Gallery
Talbot Rice Gallery
Art gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.6km / 1mi
Greyfriars Kirk
Greyfriars Kirk
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.4km / 0.89mi
Museum on the Mound
Museum on the Mound
Money museum in the headquarters of HBOS
1.1km / 0.7mi
Gladstone's Land
Gladstone's Land
Residential building in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Georgian House
The Georgian House
Townhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
470m / 0.29mi
The Meadows
The Meadows
Park in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 0.99mi
Witches' Well
Witches' Well
Wall-mounted fountain in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.1km / 0.68mi
National Monument of Scotland
National Monument of Scotland
Monument in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 0.98mi
City Observatory
City Observatory
Category A listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.5km / 0.91mi
Trinity College Kirk
Trinity College Kirk
Royal collegiate church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, almost entirely demolished in 1848
1.5km / 0.91mi
Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura
Museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.1km / 0.69mi
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Visitor attraction in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.7mi
Scottish National War Memorial
Scottish National War Memorial
World War I memorial in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.63mi
Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.3km / 0.82mi
St Margaret's
St Margaret's
Chapel in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
1km / 0.61mi
Kirk of the Canongate
Kirk of the Canongate
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
St Patrick's Church
St Patrick's Church
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 0.99mi
St Paul's and St George's Church
St Paul's and St George's Church
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.1km / 0.7mi
Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross
Market Cross in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.3km / 0.81mi
Bruntsfield Links
Bruntsfield Links
Parkland in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.7km / 1mi
St Columba's-by-the-Castle
St Columba's-by-the-Castle
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.2km / 0.73mi
Barclay Viewforth Church
Barclay Viewforth Church
Parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Presbytery of Edinburgh
1.8km / 1.1mi
Melville Monument
Melville Monument
Monument in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.9km / 0.56mi
Nelson Monument
Nelson Monument
Monument in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.5km / 0.96mi
Political Martyrs' Monument
Political Martyrs' Monument
Monument in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.4km / 0.85mi
Ross Fountain
Ross Fountain
Fountain in Edinburgh, Scotland
0.8km / 0.48mi
St Stephen's Church
St Stephen's Church
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
290m / 310yd
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.7km / 0.45mi

What to do in Edinburgh and near Nira Caledonia

The Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Devolved parliament of Scotland
2km / 1.2mi
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.9km / 0.54mi
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Botanical garden in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.7km / 0.44mi
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
Combined museum in Edinburgh
1.5km / 0.91mi
St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
Church of Scotland cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.3km / 0.78mi
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Writers' Museum
Writers' Museum
Museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.71mi
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
Church building in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.64mi
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Part of National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh
1.4km / 0.89mi
Edinburgh Central Mosque
Edinburgh Central Mosque
Mosque in United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
Park in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Scott Monument
Scott Monument
Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott
1km / 0.6mi
People's Story Museum
People's Story Museum
Museum in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museum of Childhood
Museum of Childhood
Museum in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.94mi
St Cecilia's Hall
St Cecilia's Hall
Music museum, concert hall in Scotland, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.95mi
National War Museum
National War Museum
Museum in Scotland
0.9km / 0.57mi
Talbot Rice Gallery
Talbot Rice Gallery
Art gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.6km / 1mi
Greyfriars Kirk
Greyfriars Kirk
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.4km / 0.89mi
Museum on the Mound
Museum on the Mound
Money museum in the headquarters of HBOS
1.1km / 0.7mi
Gladstone's Land
Gladstone's Land
Residential building in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Georgian House
The Georgian House
Townhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
470m / 0.29mi
The Meadows
The Meadows
Park in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 0.99mi
Witches' Well
Witches' Well
Wall-mounted fountain in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.1km / 0.68mi
National Monument of Scotland
National Monument of Scotland
Monument in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 0.98mi
City Observatory
City Observatory
Category A listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.5km / 0.91mi
Trinity College Kirk
Trinity College Kirk
Royal collegiate church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, almost entirely demolished in 1848
1.5km / 0.91mi
Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura
Museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1.1km / 0.69mi
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Visitor attraction in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.7mi
Scottish National War Memorial
Scottish National War Memorial
World War I memorial in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.63mi

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that can appeal to a variety of interests. One of the most prominent attractions is Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the skyline and provides a glimpse into Scotland's past. Visitors can explore the various exhibits and enjoy panoramic views of the city from its ramparts.

Another significant site is the Royal Mile, a historic thoroughfare that stretches from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This area is lined with shops, restaurants, and historic buildings, making it a great place to wander and soak in the atmosphere. Nearby, the Scottish Parliament offers tours that delve into the workings of Scotland's government.

For those interested in literature, the Writers' Museum celebrates the lives and works of famous Scottish authors like Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Additionally, a stroll through Princes Street Gardens provides a serene escape with beautiful views of the castle and the surrounding hills.

The Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano located in Holyrood Park, is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The hike to the summit rewards visitors with stunning vistas of the city and beyond. For a more relaxed experience, the Botanic Gardens offer a diverse collection of plants and beautifully landscaped areas.

When it comes to cultural experiences, the National Museum of Scotland showcases a wide range of artifacts from Scottish history and culture, while the Scottish National Gallery houses an impressive collection of European art.

Edinburgh is also known for its festivals, particularly the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which features a diverse array of performances, including theatre, comedy, and music. The city’s vibrant food scene includes traditional Scottish dishes, which can be sampled at various pubs and restaurants.

Lastly, exploring the Old Town and the New Town allows visitors to appreciate the contrasting architectural styles and the unique character of different neighborhoods. Whether one is drawn to history, nature, or the arts, Edinburgh has much to offer.




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