The Best Hotels Closest to St. Giles' Cathedral 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 bathroom with two large, dark stone sinks, a mirror, and a towel rack.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Cynthia

5.382.270 ₫

6.781.660 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a stone building in the background.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a sink.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Philip

5.869.214 ₫

7.395.210 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.9 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

christopher

4.251.698 ₫

5.357.202 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

4. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.7 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Robert

6.163.805 ₫

7.766.394 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern room with a large window, a view of buildings, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a mirror, and a view of a cityscape.

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

5. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Nipa

5.494.074 ₫

6.922.534 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Suzette

6.471.832 ₫

8.154.508 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

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.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Kerry

8.601.802 ₫

10.838.270 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large window, a bathtub, a chair, and a bedside table.

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Marilyn

4.534.378 ₫

5.713.316 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern room with a sofa, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of parked cars.

9. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Steve

4.154.807 ₫

5.235.057 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

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

A black metal gate with the address "129 The High Street" and a security camera above it.

10. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

"Edinburgh is very chaotic/touristy on the Royal Mile and this was right in the chaos, however, it felt very safe & the room itself was very spacious, clean & worth the price for it all. I had to contact them once for directions and they answered right away and were super helpful. It sucks there are stairs you have to carry your luggage up and the luggage room was on the first floor, very small/crowded & right next to our apartment room door, but it didn’t seem to get too loud or an issue when...

Brooke

7.078.054 ₫

8.918.348 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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.

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.7 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Margie Pecks

5.516.076 ₫

6.950.255 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a dining table, a vase of flowers, and a fruit bowl. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

12. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

karen

5.597.998 ₫

7.053.478 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Rory

9.748.708 ₫

12.283.373 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Joao

4.891.012 ₫

6.162.675 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

15. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Derek

13.934.919 ₫

17.557.998 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a store with shelves.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Madelaine

4.530.397 ₫

5.708.301 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A four-poster bed with a view of the city, a fireplace, and a television in a hotel room.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a clock, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a framed painting.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror.

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Lisa

5.074.079 ₫

6.393.339 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

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

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Duanne

6.217.874 ₫

7.834.521 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

19. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.9 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Tracey

6.389.910 ₫

8.051.286 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hallway with a door leading to a balcony, a wall-mounted mirror, and a light fixture.

A historic building with multiple ground-floor establishments including 'The Doric Bar & Restaurant' and 'The Hebrides'.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with orange and white bedding, a kitchenette, and a dark door.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, a dining area, and a living room. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

20. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

George

5.308.540 ₫

6.688.760 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was quiet, clean, and had lovely shampoo, conditioner, bath & body wash, and skin cream in the room. It was convenient to walk to Waverley station, the tram and bus stops, New Town, and Old Town. The staff was so helpful and kind to keep our luggage before check in and following check out. I would stay here again."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"It required a lot of steps to access the front desk and the breakfast area. While the outside ramp was useful for the front desk, it was no help with the breakfast area. (My wife has a bad hip and needs a cane.) The location was excellent and Grassmarket Park was lovely."

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Very well located. Friendly staff made for a lovely stay"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel. The location was perfect. The staff members were all friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well appointed."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"Basic but fab !!!"

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Easy checkin . Hotel is beautiful with tons of amenities in hotel. Had room with view of Edinburgh Castle which was beautiful ! Spacious room- breakfast was amazing with both hot and cold options. We had a car and paid minimal fee for parking. Hotel located in heart of downtown Edinburgh"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first time in Edinburgh and our first European trip. The hotel is wonderful! Everyone was very pleasant upon our arrival. The cozy room was in fact cozy. The room was well stocked with everything you would need. Hairdryer with attachments, clothing steamer Nespresso machine tea kettle. The air conditioning worked great. The room was quiet and dark at night. The bed was very comfortable. If coming from the United States remember that in Europe hotel rooms are not as large as we are used to. This is the perfect size. You’re in the middle of it all. Everything is within walking distance. The tram stop is right up the road on Princes street. Maybe a 8 minute walk. Waverly station is across the street. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Edinburgh."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Great location close to the center of royal mile, loved it!!"

The Scotsman Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very clean and nice. The staff was friendly. The main restaurant and bar is beautiful but we were very disappointed that it was closed for a private event one of the nights that we stayed there. They had a small bar open for us but it just was not the same. The person attending the bar was not a bartender and had to seek advice at the main bar for assistance. The prices of drinks should reflect the lower quality of ambiance. We would expect coffee and tea to be available complimentary at the cost we were paying for the rooms but you had to buy it at the bar. All in all, for the most part, we really liked this hotel. We just thought it was overpriced for what you got."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Giles' Cathedral?

St. Giles' Cathedral is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1571 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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Expedia has 1571 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Giles' Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Giles' Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to St. Giles' Cathedral.

What can I see and do near St. Giles' Cathedral?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Real Mary King's Close are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St. Giles' Cathedral?

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 options close to St. Giles' Cathedral so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for St. Giles' Cathedral hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4. RÌGH Residences

5. Stay Hush

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

9. Edinburgh Nine

10. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

15. 100 Princes Street

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

19. Tigerlily

20. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

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Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Stay Central

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

The Scotsman Hotel

Other attractions near St. Giles' Cathedral

Parliament House

Real Mary King's Close

Heart of Midlothian

John Knox's Grave

Charles II Statue

Old Tolbooth

City Chambers

David Hume's Statue

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