Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge is for the group that would rather meet over cocktails than spend half an hour asking which room everyone is in. Check-in happens at Bar Moxy, the lobby is full of sofas, games and big communal tables, and the whole place feels deliberately social without tipping into themed-hen territory.

Upstairs, rooms keep things compact and practical, with smart storage, walk-in showers and the usual Moxy setup of doubles, twins and larger family sleepers. If you are sharing, the twin rooms are the obvious choice; if getting-ready space matters, go bigger rather than assuming a standard room will somehow absorb three open suitcases and six outfit options.

Then there is Lochrin Rooftop Bar upstairs, which is the real reason this one earns its place on the list. Cocktails with Edinburgh views before heading out saves everyone from immediately needing another booking, while Fountainbridge keeps the Old Town and Haymarket close without putting you directly above the loudest bit of the city.