The Best Hotels Closest to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh for 2026

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

1. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Robert

₩278,899

₩351,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Pam

₩244,671

₩308,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

NHU PHUC

₩702,543

₩885,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A historic stone building with a large window and a view of a castle on a hill.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a blue toaster. A grey sofa with checkered cushions is positioned against a wall, and a floor lamp is visible to the right.

A modern room with a sofa, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of parked cars.

A bedroom with a large window, a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a neatly made bed with rolled towels.

4. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Castle

Steve

₩214,316

₩270,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

5. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Luca

₩223,965

₩282,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Marilyn

₩233,896

₩294,709 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 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.

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Kathleen

₩287,351

₩362,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Kerry

₩345,103

₩434,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

9. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Margie Pecks

₩247,911

₩312,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

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.

10. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Castle

karen

₩239,459

₩301,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

A modern bathroom with a white marble sink, a glass-enclosed shower, and a towel rack.

A Marshall speaker and a remote control on a wooden surface.

11. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Abdulaziz

₩200,427

₩252,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 living room with a sofa, ottoman, chairs, and a painting on the wall.

12. Meus Apartments

New Town, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Harald

₩295,507

₩372,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

13. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Victoria

₩193,751

₩244,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 dimly lit bar area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and a large poster of a mechanical device.

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

14. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Ellyn

₩419,053

₩528,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

A room with a large window, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a lamp.

15. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Castle

SHARRYN LEE

₩296,641

₩373,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

16. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Castle

Derek

₩659,217

₩830,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A building with a red door, numbered 6, and two windows with white shutters.

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

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

17. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

"The property worked for our family of 5 stay; however, property does not have AC which would be important in the summer. Additionally, sleeping 5 meant sharing spaces as there is only a large great room / kitchen and the master bedroom with master bath. If you need a laundry you’ll have to reserve somewhere else. The location was the best attribute of this property. It is close to everything."

John

₩185,975

₩491,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hallway with a mirror, a lamp, and a chandelier. There is a door with a sign above it and a staircase with striped wallpaper.

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

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

Laura

₩209,048

₩263,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

19. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Sonal

₩176,086

₩221,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

20. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Tracey

₩293,162

₩369,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Edinburgh Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 342 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,528 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Edinburgh Nine	9.6 Exceptional 98 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 723 reviews	View

Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"I would definitely stay here again. The staff was really kind and helpful. The amenities were great and the location was perfect!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel, good location and friendly staff. One elevator can’t working so there was a long wait for the elevator."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The staff were all friendly..."

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"The bed furniture can be quite creaky and very easy to hear upstairs neighbors but the location, decor, staff friendliness, and comfort were wonderful! Our room wasn’t ready until an hour after check in when they offered to switch us to a room that was ready and although they gave us the directions to our room they forgot to write down the new room number so it was a bit crazy at first but it happens! Bar was lovely and photobooth is super cute."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"There was a very musty smell in the room. The location of the hotel was pretty central for everything we wanted to do. The staff was very friendly as well."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"1"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel that is very conveniently located."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for sight seeing in Edinburgh"

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Everything from the beginning of our stay was amazing. Archie at the front desk is an asset to your company and deserves a large raise. We are from the United States and never felt more welcome from the minute we stepped in this hotel. I'm pretty sure It had to do with Archie at the front desk his personality and love for his job made our stay one of the best. As for a woman at the front desk was not nice to my husband one of the days we were there. We are here in Scotland for another 4 weeks and hope to meet more people like Archie. His knowledge of where to go what to do and what to see was perfect. I must add the room was clean , big & the view was absolutely amazing as we had a room with a balcony. We would like to Thank Archie for an amazing reception. Claudette & John"

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 1561 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, Select by Hilton and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels are there near Edinburgh Castle?

Expedia has 1561 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, 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. RÌGH Residences

2. Market Street Hotel

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. Edinburgh Nine

5. The Resident Edinburgh

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. Braid Apartments by Mansley

10. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

11. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

12. Meus Apartments

13. Eden Locke

14. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

15. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

16. 100 Princes Street

17. Haymarket Apartments

18. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

19. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

20. Tigerlily

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Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Market Street Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Other attractions near Edinburgh Castle

Princes Street Gardens

Grassmarket

Royal Scots Regimental Museum

National War Museum

Dragonfly

Traverse Theatre

Vennel Steps

The Witches' Well

Frequently asked questions

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