The Best Hotels Closest to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh for 2026

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A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

A balcony with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the cityscape.

A bathroom with two large, dark stone sinks, a mirror, and a towel rack.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Cynthia

₩306,211

₩385,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a stainless steel sink, a gold faucet, and a black dishwasher.

A two-story building with a green door and two windows.

A bathroom with a black sink, a mirror, and a red-tiled wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

2. Meus Apartments

New Town, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Harald

₩189,108

₩238,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

3. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Robert

₩321,330

₩404,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table with chairs, and a large window offering a city view at night.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table, and chairs. There is a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned carpet, leather seating, and large windows offering city views.

4. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Amy

₩235,744

₩297,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

A building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

A room with a large window, a bathtub, a chair, and a bedside table.

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Marilyn

₩236,385

₩297,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

A wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Suzette

₩337,388

₩425,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A rooftop terrace with wicker chairs, a small table with a cup and snacks, and a view of a castle-like building in the background.

A bar area with red chairs and a long counter, a fireplace with a painting above it, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Kerry

₩462,663

₩582,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A building with a stone facade, a central entrance with a fanlight, and a signboard with the name 'Mayo.'

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

A bar with a glass front, wicker furniture, and a potted plant outside.

A spacious indoor area with a long counter, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

8. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Victoria

₩249,624

₩314,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A view of a historic castle from a window, with a statue in the foreground.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

A historic building with a prominent archway, multiple windows, and balconies with flower boxes.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bottles, and pendant lighting.

9. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Ellyn

₩407,940

₩514,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small side table with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Paola

₩276,744

₩348,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a corner building with a distinctive tower and a shop with a sign reading "HENDRONS".

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a black telephone. There is a dining area with a glass table, two chairs, and a bowl of fruit. Large windows provide a view of the city.

A reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Margie Pecks

₩281,868

₩355,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a dining table, a vase of flowers, and a fruit bowl. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.

12. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Castle

karen

₩291,833

₩367,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

13. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Castle

Derek

₩726,451

₩915,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A buffet setup with various food items, a refrigerator, and a bar area.

A sign with the name 'Wilde' against a backdrop of lush greenery and a historic building under a blue sky.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter and stools, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a neon sign above the bar.

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

14. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Edinburgh Castle

Duanne

₩316,461

₩398,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A building entrance with a classical design, featuring a central door with a glass panel, flanked by columns, and a small window with plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa set, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, and a book.

A dining table with plates of food, a drink, and a book.

15. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Sonal

₩271,250

₩341,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A table with a vase of flowers, a cup, and a coffee maker.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

A dining area with a glass table set for four, a refrigerator with open doors, a brown leather sofa, and a chandelier.

A view through a window with a decorative frame and a skylight.

16. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

West End, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Jen

₩224,780

₩317,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A four-poster bed with a view of the city, a fireplace, and a television in a hotel room.

A multi-story building with a traditional stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a wooden door.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a clock, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a framed painting.

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Lisa

₩264,521

₩333,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with a striped armchair, a small table with a cup, and a floor lamp.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, striped armchairs, and a view of the outside.

A room with two striped armchairs, a wooden sideboard, and a window with a view of a building.

18. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Amy

₩214,540

₩270,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A bar area with marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A building with the sign "Tiger Lily" above the entrance. There are flower boxes with pink flowers on the windowsills.

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

19. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Tracey

₩373,145

₩470,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A corner building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a radiator, and a wooden ceiling beam.

A wooden interior with a staircase, a black metal gate, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a glass table, and large windows with black blinds.

20. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

West End, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Lori

₩288,275

₩363,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Edinburgh Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,518 reviews	View
Meus Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 339 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 715 reviews	View
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge	9.6 Exceptional 918 reviews	View

Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Excellent location in Edinburgh and well priced. Walkable to the Royal Mile. Moments to Waverley Train Station and the Tram. It’s central to Old and New town. Tip…to avoid walking up the “close” walk further down Jeffrey and hang a right and your right at the royal mile. To avoid sloped walk from old town to new go through Waverley. Lots of nice shops too."

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

8/10 Good

"The room was very small and the bed was up against a wall on one side it was very difficult getting in and out of the bed especially in the middle of the night the TV wouldn’t let our phones cast to it someone came up to look at it and told us he would send someone to look at it but no one did. The location was good."

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Good location. Rooms on the non castle side hear garbage trucks early in the morning. Other than that I would be happy to stay there again."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has a slogan that they say YES to everything, and that was true! Everything I asked for, they accommodated me. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful - from reception to concierge to wait staff at the restaurants to housekeeping staff. I loved every minute of my stay. The hotel is beautiful, and conveniently located at the top of the hill on the Royal Mile. Everything you need is within walking distance. The room was immaculate with modern touches. The bedding was super cozy. The rooftop patio had amazing views. The food in the restaurants was gourmet quality and delicious. They do have valet parking, which I highly recommend because otherwise you will be walking a ways to the parking lot. Highly recommended hotel, and I hope to visit again."

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Staff was very helpful. Loved the connection to the pub."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff. Overly offered to help with our bags. We appreciated thr welcome drinks for booking through Expedia"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"The location was excellent, the food was good, the social aspect was unexpectedly fun. We are older than the typical guests, so my only negative is that we were in bed sooner than most and the elevator ding and doors clunking shut late into the evening took away from general sleep quality. But, if you want good value and superb location and a chance to mingle with travellers from all over the world, this is a good place to start."

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was quiet, clean, and had lovely shampoo, conditioner, bath & body wash, and skin cream in the room. It was convenient to walk to Waverley station, the tram and bus stops, New Town, and Old Town. The staff was so helpful and kind to keep our luggage before check in and following check out. I would stay here again."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for exploring old and “new” Edinburgh!! Right on the Royal Mile and less than 15 minutes to any and all the sites—- great pub restaurants immediately nearby at reasonable prices- really recommended!!"

Other attractions near Edinburgh Castle

A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.

Princes Street Gardens

9.0/10 (3,373 reviews)

Spend time in this attractive green space that separates Edinburgh’s Old Town from its 18th-century New Town.

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A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.

Grassmarket

9.2/10 (4,895 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Royal Scots Regimental Museum

You can study the exhibits at Royal Scots Regimental Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

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National War Museum

You can study the exhibits at National War Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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Dragonfly

Dragonfly is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Traverse Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Traverse Theatre during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Vennel Steps

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Vennel Steps. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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The Witches' Well

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you spend time at The Witches' Well. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Edinburgh Castle?

Edinburgh Castle is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1565 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Edinburgh Castle?

Adjacent to Edinburgh Castle, Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include YOTEL Edinburgh and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels are there near Edinburgh Castle?

Expedia has 1565 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Edinburgh Castle.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Edinburgh Castle, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Edinburgh Castle.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Edinburgh Castle?

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What can I see and do near Edinburgh Castle?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, or Writers' Museum. Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and Assembly Rooms are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can check out the local talent at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Edinburgh Castle?

If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stations to Old Town Edinburgh. There might not be many public transit options near Edinburgh Castle so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Edinburgh Castle hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. Meus Apartments

3. RÌGH Residences

4. The Resident Edinburgh

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Eden Locke

9. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

13. 100 Princes Street

14. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

15. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

16. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

18. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

19. Tigerlily

20. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

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Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Other attractions near Edinburgh Castle

Princes Street Gardens

Grassmarket

Royal Scots Regimental Museum

National War Museum

Dragonfly

Traverse Theatre

Vennel Steps

The Witches' Well

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