This project marks the strategic expansion of MEININGER's hybrid hotel chain in the UK, following openings in Venice, Cologne and Krakow earlier this year.

Located in the bustling Haymarket, one of Edinburgh's main thoroughfares, the new MEININGER hotel will be housed in a converted former office building. With 157 rooms and a total of 549 beds, the hotel will offer a wide range of accommodation including double rooms, triple rooms, four-bed rooms and even six-bed rooms.

"The location of our planned property in Edinburgh aligns perfectly with our slogan, 'Step Out and Explore.' We want to encourage our guests to get to know and appreciate the city. The Haymarket area is ideal for this purpose: centrally located and with perfect access to all major attractions. We are excited to bring the proven and successful MEININGER hybrid hotel concept to Edinburgh, re-entering the United Kingdom and further expanding our presence in Europe. We believe that Edinburgh, with its lively, diverse and unique nature resonates with the MEININGER culture. Edinburgh attracts families, couples, backpackers, school groups, friends and business travellers alike, making the city a perfect fit for our brand." - Ajit Menon, CEO of MEININGER Hotels

Following recent openings in Venice, Cologne and Krakow, MEININGER Hotels is continuing its expansion plan with further openings planned in Barcelona. The brand's hybrid hotel concept, which focuses on sustainable growth, is gradually establishing itself in new markets and major European cities. The Edinburgh project has enabled MEININGER Hotels to establish itself in new markets and major European cities.