The Best Hotels Closest to Charlotte Square 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 interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

A balcony with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the cityscape.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from Charlotte Square

Benjamin

₩376,838

₩474,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

2. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 0.4 km from Charlotte Square

Janet

₩334,385

₩421,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

3. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from Charlotte Square

Boris

₩599,349

₩755,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.4 km from Charlotte Square

Rohan

₩351,976

₩443,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

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

5. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.7 km from Charlotte Square

Nirav

₩340,331

₩428,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A building with a stone facade, a central entrance with a fanlight, and a signboard with the name 'Mayo.'

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

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

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

6. Eden Locke

New Town, < 0.1 km from Charlotte Square

Victoria

₩286,990

₩361,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Charlotte Square

Frederic

₩344,562

₩434,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

8. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 0.8 km from Charlotte Square

Nargis

₩266,182

₩601,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

9. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from Charlotte Square

James

₩282,628

₩356,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A building facade with a sign reading "THE HOXTON."

A dark room with red velvet sofas, a small table with a bowl of popcorn, and a lit lamp.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, seating areas, and a bar in the background.

A neatly made bed with a red headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with a view of historic buildings.

10. The Hoxton, Edinburgh

West End, 0.9 km from Charlotte Square

Bishma

₩273,469

₩344,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

11. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.8 km from Charlotte Square

Ramanjit

₩440,516

₩555,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

12. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from Charlotte Square

Susan

₩494,600

₩1,040,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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.

13. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.2 km from Charlotte Square

Valerie

₩287,926

₩362,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A four-poster bed with a view of the city, a fireplace, and a television in a hotel room.

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

14. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.7 km from Charlotte Square

Amber

₩270,680

₩341,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A table with a vase of flowers, a cup, and a coffee maker.

A view through a window with a decorative frame and a skylight.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

15. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

West End, 0.7 km from Charlotte Square

Jen

₩236,567

₩333,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

16. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 0.4 km from Charlotte Square

Mary

₩325,008

₩409,509 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 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.

17. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Charlotte Square

Emily

₩339,162

₩427,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

18. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.6 km from Charlotte Square

Laura

₩332,873

₩419,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

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

New Town, 0.9 km from Charlotte Square

samira

₩686,944

₩865,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, fireplace, TV, and decorative plants.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.

20. Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

West End, 0.8 km from Charlotte Square

Anthony

₩270,852

₩341,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Charlotte Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,492 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 692 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,481 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 321 reviews	View
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town	9.6 Exceptional 85 reviews	View

Top Charlotte Square Hotel Reviews

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, functional. Great location."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"The stay was good. Location was great with view of castle. The only issue was there was a leak outside the room that leaded into the closet of the room. Was moved when we brought it up."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"Nice stay. Next to EICC (where I saw an amazing show, during Fringe). And close to everything in general. Quiet, well-secured. Cozy rooms."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific place to stay in Edinburgh. Staff was professional and helpful. Centrally located (though be prepared for the hike up the steps to the Royal Mile! Clean, well-appointed. Champagne to welcome you, too! Highly recommend!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel in the heart of Edinburgh! 🏰✨ The hotel is exceptionally clean, with comfortable accommodations and excellent, friendly service. The shower is amazing—definitely one of the highlights! 🚿 The location couldn’t be better, right on the Royal Mile and within walking distance of so many of Edinburgh’s main attractions, restaurants, and shops. Super central and convenient for exploring the city. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Unique room, converted police cell in Old Courthouse. Just needed a chair in the room."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice lobby and bar. Rooms standard although bathrooms generous. Would stay again"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and great location too!"

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, really friendly staff. Nice setting and not far from the stadium which we walked too. Game of scrabble was a bonus :)"

Other attractions near Charlotte Square

A formal dining room with a large table set for a meal, surrounded by ornate paintings and classical furniture.

Georgian House

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Experience how the affluent used to live in 18th-century Edinburgh at this free attraction, a restored Georgian townhouse.

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A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.

Princes Street

9.0/10 (8,599 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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Johnnie Walker Princes Street

You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Gin Distillery

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.

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Ghillie Dhu

Ghillie Dhu is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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St. Margaret's Chapel

You can study the exhibits at St. Margaret's Chapel, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Castlelaw

You can take time to visit Castlelaw during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and lively festivals.

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St George's West Church

St George's West Church is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Charlotte Square?

Charlotte Square 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 1406 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Charlotte Square?

Adjacent to Charlotte Square, YOTEL Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Point A Edinburgh Haymarket.

How many hotels are there close to Charlotte Square?

Expedia has 1406 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Charlotte Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Charlotte Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Charlotte Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Charlotte Square?

To access more information about updating your stay near Charlotte Square or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Charlotte Square?

You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Writers' Museum. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Georgian House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Charlotte Square?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Charlotte Square is simple. Local metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).

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Our top choices for Charlotte Square hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. The Resident Edinburgh

3. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

4. RÌGH Residences

5. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

6. Eden Locke

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

8. Haymarket Apartments

9. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

10. The Hoxton, Edinburgh

11. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

12. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

13. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

14. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

15. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

16. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

17. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

18. 33 Castle Terrace

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

20. Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

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Top Charlotte Square Hotel Reviews

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Market Street Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

Other attractions near Charlotte Square

Georgian House

Princes Street

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Edinburgh Gin Distillery

Ghillie Dhu

St. Margaret's Chapel

Castlelaw

St George's West Church

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