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

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.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Will and

₩349,985

₩440,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in toaster, and a coffee maker.

A row of three-story buildings with uniform window designs and a central section with a distinct architectural feature.

2. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

David

₩860,626

₩1,238,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

3. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Robert

₩291,224

₩366,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

4. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Amy

₩238,776

₩300,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

5. Meus Apartments

New Town, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Harald

₩297,551

₩374,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

6. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Castle

Steve

₩225,706

₩284,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a glass dining table, and a large pendant light.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass table, and a view of the city.

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a stone accent wall, a dining area with a glass table, and a hanging pendant light.

7. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

New Town, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Castle

Charles

₩278,954

₩351,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern loft with a high ceiling, exposed stone arches, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

A modern loft with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

8. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Shelby

₩377,845

₩476,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Kerry

₩452,010

₩569,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror. There is a bed with a headboard and a small table with a chair in the background.

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

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

₩325,447

₩410,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

11. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Victoria

₩251,685

₩317,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

₩342,953

₩432,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

13. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Nargis

₩200,558

₩514,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Margie Pecks

₩278,454

₩350,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

15. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Russell

₩399,790

₩503,735 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 grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

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

₩732,255

₩922,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A corner building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

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

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

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

17. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

West End, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Lori

₩290,578

₩366,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

18. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Amy

₩239,369

₩301,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A view through a window of a historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stonework.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Susan

₩426,809

₩962,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

20. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Sonal

₩273,488

₩344,595 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 1,511 reviews	View
JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 339 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 715 reviews	View
Meus Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View

Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Easy to walk all around town and up to the castle from this hotel. Room was nice and clean."

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"Location was great, everything was easily accessible. Staff were outstanding, very friendly and helpful. Thenroom was easy to use and clean. The appliances were useful and handy."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property, well kept and clean. a little stingy on the towels, no face cloths and just 1 hand towel and 2 bath towels for 2 people. i need an extra towel for my hair and a face cloths to wash my face"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Room was clean although housekeeping seemed sporadic and needed little reminder notes to replenish coffee and tea. Unfortunately there was a lot of concrete work being done behind the hotel, providing lots of noise to wake up to."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient and close to everything in the middle of Edinburgh."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

8/10 Good

"Location was great for seeing the city. Ample parking on site."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The lobby was spectacular. Three staff members at the desk ready to check in customers or just ready for any questions/ concerns. They were accommodating from helping us maneuver through the property on the floor zero to get to the nearby station to letting us leaving our luggage at the lobby area on our check our day. Rooms were more than enough for two people. We had a two twin bed and they were put together to make one bed. The desk was a nice perk for the room as there was a mirror that would fold up and down attached to the desk to help get ready to put on makeup or to use if you have to work. Bathroom was spectacular in terms of cleanliness. Sink is a bit small but made it work. The only flaw is the water in the shower may get out because the shower door is completely flushed to the door or shower wall. So be sure to keep a towel on the bathroom floor at the shower entrance so water doesn’t get on there. Other than that it’s a hotel I’ll come to again. AC was available so big plus. The water and milk for coffee being refilled everyday is a big plus too. The bar and restaurant in the lobby area make for good spots to congregate for coworkers, family, friends, or whoever."

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. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

3. RÌGH Residences

4. The Resident Edinburgh

5. Meus Apartments

6. Edinburgh Nine

7. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

8. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

11. Eden Locke

12. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

13. Haymarket Apartments

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

15. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

16. 100 Princes Street

17. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

18. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

19. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

20. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

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Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Market Street Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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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