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UK: Hybrid hospitality brand MEININGER will open its first hotel in the UK on 5 August 2026, located in Edinburgh.
MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket is housed in the former Osborne House office building in Edinburgh’s West End.
It features 157 rooms and 549 beds. Guests can choose a private single, double or multi-bed room, as well as individually bookable beds in shared dormitories.
Communal facilities include a kitchen, bar, lounge areas, breakfast area and outdoor terrace.
“Expanding into Edinburgh is a natural next step for our brand,” said Ajit Menon, CEO of MEININGER Hotels. “The city boasts steady year-round tourism, excellent transport connections and a diverse mix of visitors. We are thrilled to revive a long-dormant building, enhance the local hospitality offering and support the growth of Edinburgh’s tourism economy.
“Our strategy is based on sustainable, long-term growth rather than rapid expansion. We continue to invest in destinations where we see long-term potential and where our hybrid concept can offer genuine value to guests. Edinburgh represents an exciting new chapter for MEININGER and an important step in our future growth plans,” added Menon.
With the Edinburgh opening, MEININGER will operate 38 hotels across 28 European cities.
Dublin is scheduled to join the portfolio in 2028, with upcoming projects in Barcelona, Strasbourg, Madrid, Porto and Tel Aviv.
Highlights:
- MEININGER Hotels will make its UK debut on 5 August 2026 with the opening of MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket, a 157-room hybrid hotel in Edinburgh’s West End.
- The Edinburgh hotel, created through the conversion of the former Osborne House office building, offers 549 beds across private rooms and shared dormitory accommodation.
- MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket features communal amenities including a guest kitchen, bar, lounge areas, breakfast space and outdoor terrace, supporting the brand’s hybrid hospitality concept.
- The Edinburgh opening expands MEININGER Hotels’ European portfolio to 38 hotels across 28 cities, with further openings planned in Dublin, Barcelona, Strasbourg, Madrid, Porto and Tel Aviv.
