The Best Hotels Closest to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 modern interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Daniel

7.161.377 ₫

9.023.334 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

Rohan

6.631.838 ₫

8.356.115 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

3. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Boris

10.926.848 ₫

13.767.998 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Suzette

7.648.888 ₫

9.637.599 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table, and chairs. There is a large window with a city view.

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

6.668.261 ₫

8.402.009 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

6. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Victoria

6.207.367 ₫

7.821.282 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Felix

7.057.990 ₫

8.893.068 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from Edinburgh Castle

Rory

11.032.050 ₫

13.900.383 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

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 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.

9. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

John

6.808.486 ₫

8.578.693 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 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.

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.

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Susanne

5.446.680 ₫

6.862.818 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A staircase with a wooden handrail and white walls, leading to a door with a white panel design.

11. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Nargis

5.225.350 ₫

11.702.811 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 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.

12. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Susan

10.167.137 ₫

20.710.245 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

13. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Edinburgh Castle

layton

7.035.296 ₫

8.864.472 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A historic building with multiple windows and a statue in the courtyard.

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Caroline

3.837.332 ₫

4.835.038 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

A multi-story building with a traditional stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a wooden door.

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.

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Amber

6.129.785 ₫

7.723.529 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 dining table with plates of food, a drink, and a book.

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, and a book.

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Zayra

5.548.768 ₫

6.991.447 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Christie

10.758.875 ₫

13.556.182 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

A bar area with marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A building with the sign "Tiger Lily" above the entrance. There are flower boxes with pink flowers on the windowsills.

18. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Jessica

6.240.988 ₫

7.863.644 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 lobby with a checkered floor, a central seating area, and a large painting on the back wall.

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

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

New Town, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

samira

12.620.665 ₫

15.902.038 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

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

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Castle

SHARRYN LEE

8.397.102 ₫

10.580.348 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Edinburgh Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,489 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 320 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,478 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 685 reviews	View

Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"It was a very clean room, unfortunately only one pillow on each bed, which was kind of Chin for what we paid. Very small rooms, but we expected that since they were called cozy. The staff was amazingly kind and helpful and I liked the little coffee bar downstairs this is a very good place to stay if you’re just crashing for the night, no frills, but very clean and the place smelled good and looked good."

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"A short stay. Was worried id made a mistake booking the hotel as previous budget hotel experiences have been very bad. However i was pleasantly surprised. The room was small but adequate and spotlessly clean. Great location. Friendly staff. Comfy bed."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, great stay. Recommend this hotel."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient to Waverly, staff very helpful"

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about the Yotel Edinburgh is great, apart from the cost. I presume that the price is lower once the Fringe/Festival/Tattoo is over."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, and the area was perfect! Central to a lot of food, bars, and great views all around."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location!"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk agent greeted me by name every morning and afternoon. He’s a great asset to staff. Bell and Concierge were great as well. The best Edinburgh location."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for traveling by train."

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)

After visiting Princes Street Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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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. Visit 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 fascinating museums 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 get tickets for a performance at Traverse Theatre during your stay in 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 spend time at 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 take a trip to 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, take a look at the 1566 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Edinburgh Castle?

Expedia has 1566 hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Edinburgh Castle.

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, Grassmarket and Assembly Rooms 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 transport choices near to Edinburgh Castle so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Edinburgh Castle hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. RÌGH Residences

3. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. The Resident Edinburgh

6. Eden Locke

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

9. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Haymarket Apartments

12. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

13. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

18. Tigerlily

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

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

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Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

YOTEL Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

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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