The Best Hotels Closest to St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh for 2026

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A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.9 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

christopher

₩198,044

₩249,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bathroom with a large window overlooking a cityscape and a hill.

A courtyard with a brick building, a staircase, and a modern entrance.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a window with curtains, and three framed pictures on the wall.

2. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Nipa

₩247,771

₩312,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Cynthia

₩213,475

₩268,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Benton

₩297,188

₩374,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Kathleen

₩291,493

₩367,281 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 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.

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

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Kerry

₩342,933

₩432,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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 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.

7. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Paola

₩277,776

₩349,998 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 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.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled floor, and a visible towel rack.

8. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Shelby

₩376,150

₩473,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

9. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.7 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Margie Pecks

₩235,766

₩297,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

A staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

10. Eden Locke

New Town, 1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Victoria

₩196,543

₩247,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

11. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Derek

₩668,719

₩842,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Rory

₩357,079

₩449,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

13. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Joshua

₩174,296

₩219,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Joao

₩241,482

₩304,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

15. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Sonal

₩205,046

₩258,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a balcony with a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Madelaine

₩209,152

₩263,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

17. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

New Town, 0.9 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Charles

₩289,350

₩364,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious room with a wooden door, stone walls, a potted plant, and a glass table.

A room with a window, stone wall, radiator, and wooden floor.

A red leather sofa with decorative pillows against a stone wall.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a grey headboard, a wooden door to the left, and a bathroom visible through an open door in the background.

18. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

David

₩607,634

₩890,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

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

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

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Moustafa Marwan

₩317,899

₩400,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern bar area with a wooden bar counter and stools, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a neon sign above the bar.

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Olivia

₩294,494

₩371,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Giles' Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 248 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,519 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 179 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View

Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible location and staff."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

8/10 Good

"Staff couldn’t seem to help us with our bags … let 3 older ladies wrangler 2 bags each to our room."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Was a nice room. Not very big, but its expected. I was worried about the gym as the photos online show a poorly equipped room. However, they have upgraded since then! It is still a small room, where 1-3 people can workout at the same time. But they have dumbbells up to 22KG, a seated bench press up to 100KG, a leg extension machine, a decent rower and 2 other cardio machines. Its a big hot in there and I'm not sure if the window opens, but its much better than I was expecting. Location is good, off to one end of town more but was quite and still easy to walk to main transit stations."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable room in a fantastic location!"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Well located near Royal Mile and Castle."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"No better location in Edinburgh. Staff was beyond helpful We had dinner in the Italian restaurant attached … so good. Would return time and time again. Great choice"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Good, some lockers werent locking properly, plugs in bunk were limited. Rather have a plug than a charging port that barely charges."

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and everything very clean and well maintained. Very comfortable stay. They were able to hold our bags. Would stay here again, do recommend"

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good location and a good stay"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Giles' Cathedral?

St. Giles' Cathedral is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1569 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St. Giles' Cathedral?

Adjacent to St. Giles' Cathedral, 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 YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels will I be able to find near St. Giles' Cathedral?

Expedia has 1569 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. Giles' Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Giles' Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near St. Giles' Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Giles' Cathedral?

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What can I see and do near St. Giles' Cathedral?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Real Mary King's Close are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St. Giles' Cathedral?

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 choices near by St. Giles' Cathedral so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for St. Giles' Cathedral hotels

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

2. Stay Hush

3. Market Street Hotel

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

7. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

8. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

9. Braid Apartments by Mansley

10. Eden Locke

11. 100 Princes Street

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

15. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

17. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

18. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

19. 33 Castle Terrace

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

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Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Other attractions near St. Giles' Cathedral

Parliament House

Real Mary King's Close

Heart of Midlothian

John Knox's Grave

Charles II Statue

Old Tolbooth

City Chambers

David Hume's Statue

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