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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.

1. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Robert

5.400.994 ₫

6.805.252 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

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

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

NHU PHUC

13.605.005 ₫

17.142.361 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Castle

Pam

4.615.394 ₫

5.815.396 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic stone building with a large window and a view of a castle on a hill.

A bedroom with a large window, a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a neatly made bed with rolled towels.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a blue toaster. A grey sofa with checkered cushions is positioned against a wall, and a floor lamp is visible to the right.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

4. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Castle

Steve

4.103.937 ₫

5.170.960 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A view of a castle through a window, with a table and some items in the foreground.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A round table with a plate of croissants, a coffee maker, and several black cups.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and large windows with curtains.

5. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Malin

8.609.570 ₫

15.321.456 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

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

6. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Luca

4.337.161 ₫

5.464.823 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

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

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

7. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Victoria

3.752.054 ₫

4.727.587 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern bathroom with a white marble sink, a glass-enclosed shower, and a towel rack.

8. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Abdulaziz

4.256.965 ₫

5.363.776 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

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

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Kathleen

5.564.660 ₫

7.011.472 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

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

Paola

4.418.995 ₫

5.567.934 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A two-story building with a green door and two windows.

11. Meus Apartments

New Town, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Harald

5.855.168 ₫

7.377.512 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

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

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Kerry

6.683.048 ₫

8.420.640 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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".

13. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Castle

Marilyn

4.529.470 ₫

5.707.132 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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.

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Castle

Daniela

5.523.700 ₫

6.959.861 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

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

15. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

Shelby

6.429.726 ₫

8.101.455 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

16. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Castle

"The property worked for our family of 5 stay; however, property does not have AC which would be important in the summer. Additionally, sleeping 5 meant sharing spaces as there is only a large great room / kitchen and the master bedroom with master bath. If you need a laundry you’ll have to reserve somewhere else. The location was the best attribute of this property. It is close to everything."

John

3.734.051 ₫

9.688.548 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A theater with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

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.

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Joshua

2.977.093 ₫

3.751.137 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

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

18. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Castle

Laura

4.048.290 ₫

5.100.846 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A buffet setup with various food items, a refrigerator, and a bar area.

A sign with the name 'Wilde' against a backdrop of lush greenery and a historic building under a blue sky.

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

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, 0.2 km from Edinburgh Castle

Olivia

4.762.694 ₫

6.000.994 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

5.744.560 ₫

7.238.145 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Edinburgh Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 342 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,532 reviews	View
Edinburgh Nine	9.6 Exceptional 99 reviews	View
Moment George IV Bridge	9.8 Exceptional 41 reviews	View

Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing, we just wish you could screen mirror the tv so y"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, walking distance to shops and sightseeing. Across the street from Waverley station which gets you everywhere in/out of the city."

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and shoutout to"

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel staffs are very kind, and room is useful and clean."

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"Love this spot"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"I would definitely stay here again. The staff was really kind and helpful. The amenities were great and the location was perfect!"

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"All great Amenities too perfumed,"

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"There was a very musty smell in the room. The location of the hotel was pretty central for everything we wanted to do. The staff was very friendly as well."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

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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 historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.

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 lively festivals 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 lively festivals 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 1561 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 1561 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. RÌGH Residences

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. Market Street Hotel

4. Edinburgh Nine

5. Moment George IV Bridge

6. The Resident Edinburgh

7. Eden Locke

8. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Meus Apartments

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

13. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

15. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

16. Haymarket Apartments

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

18. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

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Top Edinburgh Castle Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

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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