The Best Hotels Closest to Royal Mile in Edinburgh for 2026

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.

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

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a red sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

1. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Nipa

₩209,236

₩263,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A balcony with seating, a potted plant, 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.

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Royal Mile

Kirby

₩210,636

₩265,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a stone building in the background.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a sink.

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.2 km from Royal Mile

kimberly

₩283,675

₩357,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

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

0.8 km from Royal Mile

"This was a beautiful apartment to stay in, with the perfect mix of historic charm and fresh, modern finishes. We did have a mix-up with our booking, as the room was reserved for three people but didn’t have a sleeping option for the third guest. However, reception responded quickly and made things right, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a lovely stay and I would definitely stay here again."

Jennifer

₩237,841

₩299,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A historic building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a formal entrance.

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

5. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from Royal Mile

Abdullah

₩628,370

₩791,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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.

6. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Royal Mile

Eevy

₩666,872

₩840,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Peter

₩338,371

₩426,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A historic building with multiple storefronts, including a whisky shop and a restaurant.

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

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

A building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Royal Mile

Danielle

₩228,112

₩287,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

9. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.8 km from Royal Mile

Nadine

₩166,222

₩209,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from Royal Mile

Blake

₩314,921

₩396,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A chandelier with multiple glass bulbs hanging from a ceiling in a room with wooden furniture and framed pictures on the wall.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

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.

11. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Kathleen

₩294,664

₩371,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining table with breakfast items, and a window with a city view.

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.9 km from Royal Mile

Josh

₩239,679

₩301,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

13. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from Royal Mile

Diana

₩314,052

₩395,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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 sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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.

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Daniela

₩262,667

₩330,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

A room with a large window, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a lamp.

A room with large windows offering a view of a historic castle and greenery.

15. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.9 km from Royal Mile

Kathleen

₩456,793

₩575,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

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

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Royal Mile

Joshua

₩132,754

₩167,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

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

17. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Michael

₩176,390

₩222,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a store with shelves.

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

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Sandra L

₩220,581

₩277,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative plants.

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.

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Royal Mile

Raymundo

₩266,467

₩335,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent clock tower.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with orange and white bedding, a kitchenette, and a dark door.

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.

20. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Royal Mile

Susan

₩228,400

₩287,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Royal Mile

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,553 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 865 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Royal Mile Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything. Loved the location, the space and the loaded fridge and complimentary snacks. Glad we stay one more night on our way home. Excellent and a beautiful place, comfortable bed and bedding too."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was good location and great price"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"There are comfy hangout areas and great restaurants within the hotel."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay in Edinburgh. Staff are amazing and the views are incredible from the rooms. Super convent as the main station is a 5 minute walk away. Will absolutely be staying again in the future!"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice modern hotel in a lively area. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed My Stay, All My Attractions Near By Food Places Near By Breakfast Super Good Highly Recommend"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, convenient to shops and restaurants. Easy check in and check out. Parking was a breeze as well."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spet 2 nights in Oct at the hotel. Wonderful experience. Room is spacious and clean, bed is comfortable. Breakfast spread is good and we especially like the chef cooked meals in addition to the buffet. Hotel is located very near the central station and places of interest. We covered all these by foot and was very manageable. Lots of restaurant options nearby too. Staffs were friendly ad helpful. Definitely a place to consider when visiting Edinburgh. We used Uber to the hotel and cost 22 and 37 pounds to / fro."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect, love the location and service was great"

Other attractions near Royal Mile

A historic castle surrounded by a well-maintained park, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

9.2/10 (2,223 reviews)

Palace of Holyroodhouse is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.

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An ancient stone building with arched windows and a clear sky.

Holyrood Abbey

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Holyrood Abbey. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this romantic area.

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An aerial view of a city with a large stadium, green spaces, and modern buildings.

Dynamic Earth

8.4/10 (47 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

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A historic cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large stone monument, and a castle in the background.

Burns Monument

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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A narrow cobblestone street flanked by historic stone buildings with wooden facades.

Museum of Edinburgh

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

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Whitehorse Close

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Whitehorse Close. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.

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Queen’s Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Queen’s Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.

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Dunbar’s Close Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Dunbar’s Close Garden, a lovely green space in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Royal Mile?

Royal Mile is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1472 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Royal Mile?

Adjacent to Royal Mile, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Royal Mile?

Expedia has 1472 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Royal Mile.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Royal Mile.

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

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What can I see and do near Royal Mile?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, or Museum on the Mound. Sights like Edinburgh Castle, Real Mary King's Close, and Edinburgh Dungeon are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and Queen's Hall.

How can I get to Royal Mile?

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 close to Royal Mile so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Royal Mile hotels

1. Stay Hush

2. Market Street Hotel

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. The Balmoral Hotel

6. 100 Princes Street

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

9. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

13. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

15. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

17. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

20. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

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Top Royal Mile Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Other attractions near Royal Mile

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Holyrood Abbey

Dynamic Earth

Burns Monument

Museum of Edinburgh

Whitehorse Close

Queen’s Gallery

Dunbar’s Close Garden

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