The Best Hotels Closest to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh for 2026

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white cabinet, a wooden slat wall, a potted plant, and a round table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a Bosch oven, a sink, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with a sink, countertop, and potted plant. There is a green sofa and a small round table with a glass.

1. South Lane Apartments - City Centre

New Town, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Castle

Shawna

₩190,114

₩354,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

2. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Janet

₩319,195

₩402,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

3. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Suzette

₩388,523

₩489,540 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 dimly lit bar area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and a large poster of a mechanical device.

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

4. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Russell

₩386,717

₩487,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

5. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Robert

₩309,374

₩389,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 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.

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Steven

₩637,163

₩802,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Frederic

₩322,084

₩405,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Felix

₩288,966

₩364,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

9. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

John

₩327,572

₩412,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

10. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Victoria

₩271,460

₩342,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel range, and a coffee machine.

11. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

New Town, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Castle

Charles

₩339,271

₩427,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

12. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Nargis

₩191,864

₩505,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 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.

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Castle

Ramanjit

₩371,191

₩467,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

14. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Castle

Derek

₩1,048,577

₩1,321,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror.

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

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Amber

₩301,561

₩379,967 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 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 area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Sonal

₩313,000

₩394,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

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'.

17. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

George

₩327,572

₩412,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

18. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Mary

₩278,682

₩351,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the city.

A corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.2 km from Edinburgh Castle

Laura

₩350,970

₩442,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a central seating area, and a large painting on the back wall.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.

20. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

samira

₩709,740

₩894,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Edinburgh Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
South Lane Apartments - City Centre	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 696 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Rutland Hotel & Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 436 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 326 reviews	View

Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Edinburgh. The rooms are beautifully appointed, well-supplied."

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

8/10 Good

"Room wasn't available at check-in despite it being past check in time. Had a wait a bit and then the towels that were in the room were already dirty. Otherwise it was a great location, friendly staff and a fairly big room."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel in a perfect location! Motel One is ideally situated right between Edinburgh’s Old Town and New Town, making it incredibly easy to walk everywhere and explore the city. Our room was surprisingly spacious, the breakfast was great, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Everything about our stay was easy and comfortable. We absolutely loved it and would happily stay here again. Highly recommend!"

YOTEL Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"A clean and modern hotel within easy reach of Princes Street and many restaurants. Some of the staff were friendly and kind, others appeared disinterested. Having more staff available at reception would improve the experience and reduce queues. The room was spacious and well equipped. Bed was large and comfortable - great nights sleep. Breakfast was ok- hot and cold options available but again could have benefited from more staff to help replenish food and drinks. Overall, it was a comfortable stay."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and great location- clean"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Hotel was nice, clean, and comfortable"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I wish I could add more stars for the wonderful customer service that we received while staying at this hotel"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great staff"

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel. Great location and really nice staff."

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. South Lane Apartments - City Centre

2. The Resident Edinburgh

3. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

4. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

5. RÌGH Residences

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

9. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

10. Eden Locke

11. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

12. Haymarket Apartments

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

14. 100 Princes Street

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

17. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

18. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

19. 33 Castle Terrace

20. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

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Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

YOTEL Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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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