The Best Hotels in Old Town Edinburgh, Edinburgh - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,450 reviews	View
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 875 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 116 reviews	View

Where to stay in Old Town Edinburgh

Find the best Old Town Edinburgh areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

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A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

New Town

Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

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The Usher Hall with a dome and classical architecture.

Tollcross

Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.

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A river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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A historic stone building with a river in front.

West End

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Princes Street to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Top Old Town Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location. The breakfast was delicious"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice clean hotel that is central to everything. Nice spacious rooms with excellent AC. Close to lots of pubs and steps from Victoria street. While the street was hustle and bustle outside it was quite inside the room. We couldn’t have asked for a better spot in Edinburgh. Would absolutely stay here again and would highly recommend to others. If traveling by trains…we did walk here from the train station (and it’s very doable), but heads up, it’s a lot of steps and hills!"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We really loved this hotel due to its proximity to all the main areas and the views to the castle were incredible. Try to get a 4th or 5th floor room and an odd number for the best views of Edinburgh Castle. Restaurants were on the street below and plenty of choices. Keep in mind there is no a/c but that’s common. Staff was excellent and room was cleaned each day. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Really wonderful stay in an 8 bed female dorm at The Code. Room was clean, lockers for belongings are large and easy to access. Common area bathrooms were very clean and never crowded. The cafe is great and you can't beat the location to everything in city center. Highly recommend and will likely stay here again."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"The location is perfect! Everything is 5 mins walking!!! We got a nice room with two double beds and nice view. A special thanks to Edwin!!! He was the star of the show!! My brother is in wheelchair and he assisted us in a very friendly way in everything!! Made our stay memorable!!! Thank you ;) we will definitely recommend this hotel"

Frequently asked questions

What is Old Town Edinburgh like?

Old Town Edinburgh is an historic neighbourhood known for its top museums and major shopping area. Experience the best of Old Town Edinburgh with a visit to Royal Mile, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle.

How many hotels will I find in the Old Town Edinburgh area?

Expedia has 458 hotels and other accommodation options in Old Town Edinburgh to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Edinburgh area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town Edinburgh, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Old Town Edinburgh.

What are the top things to see and do in Old Town Edinburgh?

Planning to do some shopping while in Old Town Edinburgh? Consider Royal Mile, Princes Street and Grassmarket. You could also plan a visit to Edinburgh Castle or Parliament House while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town Edinburgh include Charles II Statue, John Knox's Grave and Real Mary King's Close. While you're out sightseeing, City Chambers and Heart of Midlothian are a couple of additional sights to visit in Edinburgh.

How can I get around Old Town Edinburgh and the greater Edinburgh area?

If you want to venture out of town, Edinburgh Waverley Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).

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1. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

2. The Inn Place

3. Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4. Holyrood Aparthotel

5. Market Street Hotel

6. Princes Street Suites

7. Fraser Suites Edinburgh

8. Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

9. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

11. Apex Grassmarket Hotel

12. Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

13. MONO Suites Old Town

14. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

15. ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile

16. The Scotsman Hotel

17. ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

18. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

19. Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

20. Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

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Where to stay in Old Town Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

New Town

Tollcross

Leith

West End

Top Old Town Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

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