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

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

A modern interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Benjamin

₩351,421

₩442,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

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

2. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Robert

₩309,771

₩390,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

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

3. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Janet

₩316,713

₩399,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

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

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

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Suzette

₩389,022

₩490,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Steven

₩676,811

₩852,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

6. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Russell

₩356,483

₩449,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, and a bar area with shelves stocked with various items.

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

7. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Victoria

₩271,809

₩342,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are two windows with a city view.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a window, and a fireplace.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and white walls, leading to a door with a white panel design.

A living room with a sofa, a glass table with a bowl, a TV, and a fireplace.

8. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Nargis

₩209,312

₩527,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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 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.

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

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Susanne

₩281,137

₩354,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

A dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural.

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from Edinburgh Castle

Rory

₩676,376

₩852,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

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

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.

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Frederic

₩316,307

₩398,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

A theater lobby with a stone archway, plush seating, a fireplace, and a red curtain backdrop.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a brown headboard, and two bedside lamps.

12. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Aliasghar

₩213,543

₩269,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

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

13. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Edinburgh Castle

Lydia

₩343,612

₩432,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 bar area with a marble countertop, various bottles, a beer tap, and a decorative glass bowl with greenery.

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

14. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Tracey

₩338,405

₩426,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

15. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Castle

Derek

₩1,049,924

₩1,322,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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.

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Sonal

₩313,402

₩394,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Katherine

₩546,655

₩688,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hallway with a door leading to a balcony, a wall-mounted mirror, and a light fixture.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, a dining area, and a living room. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

A historic building with multiple ground-floor establishments including 'The Doric Bar & Restaurant' and 'The Hebrides'.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with orange and white bedding, a kitchenette, and a dark door.

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

George

₩327,993

₩413,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, a clock, and a large window with a view of greenery and a blue vehicle.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

19. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Castle

SHARRYN LEE

₩432,870

₩545,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A historic cityscape with a prominent church steeple, dense architecture, and a mountain in the background.

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a small table with a plant, and a fireplace.

A black door with a gold handle and a sign above it that reads "18 Hanover Street".

A view through a window of a castle-like structure surrounded by greenery.

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Alexa

₩292,851

₩368,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Edinburgh Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Hapimag Resort Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 399 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 698 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,487 reviews	View

Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and very walkable. Be aware there are about 10 steps leading up to the lobby. They will help you with getting bags up the stairs but there is no elevator. Enjoyed our stay there."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"This stay totally exceeded my expectations. Every little detail was thought after. I stayed in a woman's only dorm and everyone was so considerate and quiet I was able to get very good rest. All common areas were very clean too. Highly recommend!"

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Easy access to buses and trams"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good, wide choice. Bed was awfull, very bouncy and you sank into giving a sore back. Floor slopped as well. Excellent location. Room needs updating, different colour every wall. Basin was cracked. Shower pressure good. Drainage a problem. Toilet roll holder you need to be a contortionist."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great staff, very good breakfast."

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very attentive staff. Loved that the building that the hotel was in was built in the 1790s. Good location. Not overly touristy."

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was simple & quick. Our room was immaculate. Shower very powerful, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion supplied. Tea and coffee downstairs to help ourselves to instead of in room which we were happy with. Saves waste. Staff friendly. Good, free wifi. Great stay."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The parking lot was very convenient. Just be clear how to get there before you go."

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 stone pathway leading to historic buildings with a castle in the background.

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 acclaimed theater scene 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 1563 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 Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Point A Edinburgh Haymarket.

How many hotels are there near Edinburgh Castle?

Expedia has 1563 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?

To find more details about updating your stay near Edinburgh Castle or cancelling it, click here.

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, Castlehill, and Grassmarket 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. RÌGH Residences

3. The Resident Edinburgh

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

7. Eden Locke

8. Haymarket Apartments

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

13. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

14. Tigerlily

15. 100 Princes Street

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

19. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

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Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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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