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A room with a window overlooking a balcony and a cityscape.

A person holding a glass of Guinness beer and a sandwich with visible lettuce and sauce.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light.

1. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 1 km from George Square

Nipa

3.911.537 ₫

4.928.537 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 bathroom with two large, dark stone sinks, a mirror, and a towel rack.

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

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from George Square

Michael

4.097.906 ₫

5.163.362 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

3. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1.3 km from George Square

"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

4.443.386 ₫

5.598.666 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 1.1 km from George Square

Abdullah

12.240.346 ₫

15.422.691 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.

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

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.

5. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from George Square

Blake

6.148.037 ₫

7.746.526 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1.5 km from George Square

Nadine

3.233.840 ₫

4.074.701 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

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

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

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Square

Kathleen

5.568.105 ₫

7.015.811 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from George Square

Peter

6.582.981 ₫

8.294.556 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a black telephone. There is a dining area with a glass table, two chairs, and a bowl of fruit. Large windows provide a view of the city.

A neatly made bed with a blue and white checkered pillow and a white pillow. There is a lamp with a beige lampshade on a bedside table.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

9. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 1.3 km from George Square

Josh

4.169.222 ₫

5.253.220 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

A modern interior with a marble bar, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

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

10. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.5 km from George Square

Sarah

4.032.076 ₫

5.080.416 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A historic building with a prominent archway, multiple windows, and balconies with flower boxes.

A view of a historic castle from a window, with a statue in the foreground.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bottles, and pendant lighting.

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 1.4 km from George Square

Ellyn

6.294.976 ₫

7.931.670 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A table with a vase of flowers, a cup, and a coffee maker.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A view through a window with a decorative frame and a skylight.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

12. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

West End, 1.7 km from George Square

Jinelle

4.463.197 ₫

6.298.464 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A building with a red door, numbered 24, and a sign for a gallery and bar gardens.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A marble-floored hallway with a reception desk, framed artwork, and a staircase.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a large painting on the wall.

13. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 1.6 km from George Square

Ian

4.607.935 ₫

5.805.997 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A room with a striped armchair, a small table with a cup, and a floor lamp.

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.

14. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 1.6 km from George Square

Jenna

3.238.543 ₫

4.080.564 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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 living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.

15. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 1.4 km from George Square

Paola

5.110.039 ₫

6.438.649 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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.

16. Tigerlily

New Town, 1.5 km from George Square

DANIELA

5.708.679 ₫

7.192.935 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

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

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.

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

New Town, 1.2 km from George Square

Amy

7.833.748 ₫

9.870.522 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

18. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from George Square

Joshua

2.870.454 ₫

3.616.772 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the city.

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

A corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 1 km from George Square

Ruby

5.302.591 ₫

6.681.264 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 1.5 km from George Square

Matthew

6.034.400 ₫

7.603.344 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to George Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,555 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top George Square Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Love this property! The castle outside of our room was a absolute extra and so beautiful. The staff was awesome and I don’t know the name of the young man who did our housekeeping, but he was absolutely wonderful. The food was very tasty, especially the meat pie.! overall, wonderful experience!"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff. Nice enough rooms, except I really disliked the shower layout because the whole bathroom got wet. The sauna was nice but pool was rather cold. Great location and would for sure stay here again!"

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and helpful staff. The rooms were well stocked. The room we were in was quiet and comfortable"

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic stay. Excellent breakfasts. Comfortable room. Free drink for not needing our towels to be washed :) our dog was also made to feel very welcome. Thank you!"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location, accommodated early arrival times on both occasions, very clean. Quick 20 mins to airport. Will stay again."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay to enjoy both Old town and New town. Clean hotel with attentive and friendly staff!"

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

8/10 Good

"The hotel overall was great, the room sizes good, the beds a little too hard in our opinion. We would stay here again if in Edinburgh."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location! Can get around either walking or taking public transportation. The staff was amazing as well."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, parking is challenging, nice staff,"

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University of Edinburgh

8.8/10 (2,964 reviews)

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The Counting House

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International Centre for Mathematical Sciences

International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

You can study the exhibits at Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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Potterrow Student Centre

Potterrow Student Centre 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

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Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments

You can study the exhibits at Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Edinburgh Fringe Festival is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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People's Leisure Club

Enjoy an outing to People's Leisure Club during your stay in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around George Square?

George Square is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1197 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to George Square?

Expedia has 1197 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from George Square.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to George Square.

What can I see and do near George Square?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Surgeon's Hall feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall and Usher Hall.

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Our top choices for George Square hotels

1. Stay Hush

2. Market Street Hotel

3. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. Braid Apartments by Mansley

10. Eden Locke

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

12. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

13. 24 Royal Terrace

14. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

15. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

16. Tigerlily

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

18. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

19. 33 Castle Terrace

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Top George Square Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Stay Central

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Market Street Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Other attractions near George Square

University of Edinburgh

The Counting House

International Centre for Mathematical Sciences

Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

Potterrow Student Centre

Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

People's Leisure Club

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