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 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.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Benjamin

₩387,740

₩488,551 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 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.

2. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Robert

₩308,636

₩388,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

3. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Victoria

₩270,813

₩341,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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 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 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.

5. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Janet

₩316,713

₩399,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Felix

₩288,276

₩363,227 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 restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

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

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.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Steven

₩676,087

₩851,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

8. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

John

₩326,791

₩411,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

9. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Nargis

₩213,581

₩532,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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 living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.

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.

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Susanne

₩280,106

₩352,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Russell

₩355,176

₩447,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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.

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from Edinburgh Castle

Rory

₩674,762

₩850,201 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 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.

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

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Frederic

₩339,852

₩428,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a glass-top dining table, and a view of the city through a large window.

14. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Susan

₩455,692

₩994,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

15. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Castle

Derek

₩910,634

₩1,147,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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.

A theater with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Aliasghar

₩211,218

₩266,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Sonal

₩312,253

₩393,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Edinburgh Castle

Lydia

₩347,539

₩437,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

19. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Mary

₩286,590

₩361,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A corner building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A modern building with a white facade, large windows, and a wooden balcony railing.

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.

20. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

West End, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Lori

₩303,448

₩382,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Edinburgh Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,499 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Eden Locke	9.6 Exceptional 1,408 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 699 reviews	View

Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in the center, very convenient location. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The room is very clean and looks new."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Location was great! Stuff was helpful . However the bed was not comfortable and we saw some things on the sheets when we first got there that looked like burgers 😝"

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"From start to finish, the whole experience was impeccable. Staff went out over their way to help. I stayed at a different hotel each night on my long weekend in Scotland and this was my favorite by miles. I can’t remember her name but the front desk gal that is an Aries and has a cat (haha) was the absolute sweetest and so very helpful! Stay here!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Location is excellent... very convenient for shopping and near many popular restaurants. Room was rather small for 3 pax"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I stayed here on our wedding night. The team went way above and beyond anything we expected! From complimentary prosecco and mimosas, to printing out a photo they took for us, we felt incredibly welcome - which was extra special to us as an lgbtq couple. Highly recommend this hotel, and many thanks again to the kind staff."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Good area close to everything"

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!"

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."

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 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 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. Eden Locke

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. The Resident Edinburgh

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

9. Haymarket Apartments

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

14. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

15. 100 Princes Street

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

19. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

20. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

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Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

YOTEL Edinburgh

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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