The Best Hotels Closest to St James Quarter in Edinburgh for 2026

Q: What's the area like around St James Quarter?

St James Quarter is located in Edinburgh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1461 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Q: Where is the best place to stay near St James Quarter?

Adjacent to St James Quarter, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Apex Grassmarket Hotel .

Q: How many hotels can I expect to find close to St James Quarter?

Expedia has 1461 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St James Quarter.

Q: If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St James Quarter, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near St James Quarter.

Q: Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St James Quarter?

For more details about updating your stay near St James Quarter or cancelling it, click here .

Q: What can I see and do near St James Quarter?

You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Usher Hall.

Q: How can I get to St James Quarter?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around St James Quarter is a breeze. Metro stations nearby include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To see more of 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 St James Quarter hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Tampa

₩550,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

NHU PHUC

₩1,299,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV

3. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from St James Quarter

Andrea

₩670,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from St James Quarter

OZAN

₩454,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

Townhouse Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe

5. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Hamad

₩906,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Catherine

₩441,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Superior 2 Bed Apartment with Balcony | Balcony view

7. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Lisa

₩590,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Jason

₩491,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

9. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

₩1,393,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

10. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Aaron

₩681,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, City View | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Susan

₩1,129,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

Vantage Studio with Balcony and View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

12. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

Suzanne

₩521,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

13. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Amber

₩465,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 1 km from St James Quarter

Kara

₩314,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

samira

₩876,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

16. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Lisa

₩466,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

17. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

New Town, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Kristin

₩466,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

18. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Heather

₩518,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

Club Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

19. Malmaison Edinburgh City

New Town, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Dania

₩403,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | View from room

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Kim

₩480,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,453 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 170 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"Resto, mauvais."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Though we only stayed one night the Apex Waterloo was a delight. We arrived in the early afternoon, way before check-in but we were upgraded to a two story accommodation that was available immediately (for which we were grateful after a long flight)! We were surprised to find air conditioning. Most hotels in Scotland do not have it and the summer days can get quite warm. The hotel location is perfect for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed cocktails in the lounge after our day of sightseeing and breakfast was wonderful. The hotel stored our luggage while we toured the castle and unfortunately, we did not have time to enjoy the pool or spa but we will definitely return! Thank you!"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"This location was great! Close to Waverly Station, Old town, New Town. Great breakfast, Breakfast Staff, very helpful/friendly. Had a special request made to front desk that was taken care of promptly. Did not have drinks but bar was very well stocked. Would definitely stay again if back to Edinburgh."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"We were in a private superior double bed room on the fourth floor for five days. Unfortunately, the elevator only went to the third floor, but staff were very helpful getting our luggage to the room. The room is kinda small for two people with a lot of luggage. The bathroom shower was awesome! There was limited housekeeping and had to be requested. Clean towels and coffee pods ran out after the third day but after requesting more, they were delivered. The bar and dining area were nice. The menu was limited, but there are so many wonderful restaurants nearby to satisfy dining expectations! Bella Italia was a wonderful option."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in an extremely convenient location to the train station (Waverly) and to the main downtown area. Top floor check in and champagne bar was also very beautiful and it is a nice touch to get a free glass of champagne (or non-alc bev) when you check in, and there were a lot of free drinks and snacks in the room. Only downside is that in the evening, we had significant trouble with slow wifi that made it very difficult to stream movies/shows."

Other attractions near St James Quarter

Waterloo Place

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Waterloo Place. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St James Quarter?

St James Quarter is located in Edinburgh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1461 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St James Quarter?

Adjacent to St James Quarter, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to St James Quarter?

Expedia has 1461 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St James Quarter.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St James Quarter, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near St James Quarter.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St James Quarter?

For more details about updating your stay near St James Quarter or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near St James Quarter?

You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St James Quarter?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around St James Quarter is a breeze. Metro stations nearby include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To see more of 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 St James Quarter hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

7. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

9. 100 Princes Street

10. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

11. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

12. Roomzzz Edinburgh

13. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

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

16. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

17. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

18. 24 Royal Terrace

19. Malmaison Edinburgh City

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

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Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Other attractions near St James Quarter

Waterloo Place

Frequently asked questions