Edinburgh hotels near Edinburgh Castle

Michael Produnova
3 months ago

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Here is a quick list of hotels in Edinburgh, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Edinburgh House Hotel

6.3 / 10

(1934 Reviews)

From 46$
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel

8.5 / 10

(1168 Reviews)

From 306$
A&O Edinburgh City

6.9 / 10

(3281 Reviews)

From 32$
Stay Central Hotel

8.1 / 10

(1763 Reviews)

From 159$
Alba Hills Guest House

8.1 / 10

(155 Reviews)

From 123$

With a wide range of easy-to-use search tools and descriptive hotel profiles, you'll easily find Edinburgh hotels near Edinburgh Castle in a wink. For those searching for a hotel not far from Edinburgh Castle, we offer 117 top deals.
Try booking Haymarket Hub Hotel with concierge service, cots and a business centre, set within 3 km from Edinburgh Castle.
You may also find out Marriott Hotel — a 4-star option offering an indoor swimming pool, a golf course and wedding services to its guests.
Other best deals are Bellevue Guest House, Travelodge Airport and Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian.

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Edinburgh House Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel A&O Edinburgh City Stay Central Hotel Alba Hills Guest House Hotel Ceilidh-Donia Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Nicolson Apartments The Mill House- Campus Accommodation The Scholar Hotel

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6.3
Good
1934 Reviews

Edinburgh House Hotel

📍 90-92 Pilrig Street

From 46$

Edinburgh House Hotel is situated in a shopping area of Edinburgh, 2.2 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Featuring 30 rooms with views of the garden, this venue is set within a short ride from Royal Mile.

The accommodation is located off Leith Walk, just 20 minutes' walk from the city centre. Royal Yacht Britannia is 2 km from the hotel, while Pilrig Gardens bus station is 100 metres away. You will find Pilrig Park nearby.

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8.5
Very good
1168 Reviews

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel

📍 Princes Street

From 306$

The 5-star Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel is set 1.6 km from the combined National Museum of Scotland and 1.1 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Set close to the Leith Princes Street, this venue boasts comfortable rooms along with a golf course and a bar available onsite.

Located 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Edinburgh, the accommodation is close to Co-op Food. The hotel is located in West End district. You can get to National Monument in a few minutes by car.

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6.9
Good
3281 Reviews

A&O Edinburgh City

📍 50 Blackfriars Street

From 32$

The venue is located 300 metres from North Bridge and 350 metres from The Hub. This accommodation comprises 132 rooms fitted with air conditioner, a TV set and smoke detectors.

Being set near a railway station, the hostel provides easy access to Museum of Childhood. City centre of Edinburgh is less than 1 km away. Guests can try British dishes in Bar 50 situated 50 metres away. Edinburgh Vaults lies near the property.

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8.1
Very good
1763 Reviews

Stay Central Hotel

📍 139 Cowgate

From 159$

Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh is a 3-star accommodation around 15 minutes' stroll from the Leith Princes Street. Set close to Edinburgh Old Town, this venue boasts en suite rooms along with a shared lounge, a bar and a garden available onsite.

Set next to Edinburgh Waverley, the property is located in the middle of Edinburgh. Grassmarket is approximately 800 metres away from here. Stay Central Hotel is a short ride from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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8.1
Very good
155 Reviews

Alba Hills Guest House

📍 33 Mayfield Gardens

From 123$

The cheap Alba Hills Guest House Edinburgh is a great place to stay in Newington district in a reasonable distance from Arthur's Seat hike. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the property and access to a gym.

The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is 2.7 km from the guest house, while the royal Holyrood Park is 2 km away. The accommodation is settled 3 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Alba Hills Guest House is located just off Craigmillar Park Church.

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Hotels in Edinburgh

Airport nearby ✈️ Dundee, Edinburgh
Average Price 💰 385$
Hotels in Edinburgh 🏨 2503
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 82534
Landmarks nearby 📍 Saint Mary's Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Dean Village, University of Edinburgh, The Real Mary King's Close
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Edinburgh House Hotel
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 A&O Edinburgh City

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9.4
Excellent
1303 Reviews

Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

📍 14-16 Marchhall Crescent

From 135$

A shared lounge, a library and a garden are featured in Hotel Ceilidh-Donia Edinburgh located 20 minutes' walk of Arthur's Seat hike. Situated in Newington district, the venue is set 2 km from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The accommodation is set in a quiet area of Edinburgh, 2 km from the city centre. This hotel is just off Prestonfield Golf Club and 25 km from Edinburgh airport. You can get to The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church in a few minutes by car.

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8.2
Very good
2292 Reviews

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

📍 1 Festival Square

From 235$

Offering sun loungers, a golf course and a satellite TV, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh is ideally located within 25 minutes' walk of the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse". Featuring an indoor pool, this venue is set a short distance from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Edinburgh Gin Distillery.

Situated in Haymarket district, the accommodation is set about a 13-minute stroll to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The centre of Edinburgh is nearly 2 km away. You can get to the combined National Museum of Scotland in a few minutes by car.

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8.6
Excellent
826 Reviews

Nicolson Apartments

📍 28 West Nicolson Street - Edinburgh

From 716$

Nestled in Newington district, the 4-star Nicolson Apartments Edinburgh offers designer accommodation 1.5 km to metres to the commemorative tower "Nelson Monument". The venue provides 10 guestrooms appointed with a dining area, ironing facilities and a sofa for a pleasant stay in Edinburgh.

The hotel is located off the combined National Museum of Scotland, just 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. The aparthotel is 5 minutes' drive from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. The award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums is a couple of minutes' walk away.

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7.8
Very good
556 Reviews

The Mill House- Campus Accommodation

📍 400 Gorgie Road

From 71$

The Mill House Campus apartment is located a 10-minute drive to The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church and offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the venue. This property features rooms that are fitted with a writing desk and a separate toilet.

The apartment is located 4 km from Edinburgh city centre and not far from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium. The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" can be found within 3 km. Offering a variety of dishes, Saiyem's and Jessie Mays Bar & Kitchen are about 300 metres away. You can get to Edinburgh International Conference Centre in a couple of minutes by car.

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8.8
Excellent
2665 Reviews

The Scholar Hotel

📍 18 Holyrood Park Road

From 143$

The 4-star Salisbury Green Hotel & Bistro is situated 2.1 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". This venue features tea/coffee making facilities and entertainment activities as well as high-speed Internet access in the rooms.

Co-op Food is less than 2.2 km away. Guests can get to Edinburgh city centre, which is 2 km away. Salisbury Green Hotel & Bistro is a short ride from The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church.

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7.9
Very good
2909 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, An Ihg Hotel

📍 107 Queensferry Road

From 81$

A shared lounge, entertainment activities and a flat screen TV are available at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, An Ihg Hotel, and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is 1.4 km away. The centre of Edinburgh is within 4 km of the venue, and Co-op Food is about 2.8 km away.

Overlooking Pentland Hills, the accommodation is located near the shopping mall "Craigleith Retail Park". You can get to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" in a few minutes by car.

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Edinburgh hotels near Edinburgh Castle FAQ
What are the best budget hotels to book near Edinburgh Castle?
According to stopglobalwarming.org travel data, there are more than 37 cheap hotels in the area.
For example, The Learmonth Hotel rated 6.6/10 is one of the best options from 30US$ per night.
Try as well Granville Guesthouse — it is rated 7.6/10 and costs 141US$ per night.
What is the best place to stay not far from Edinburgh Castle?
For those searching for a hotel not far from Edinburgh Castle, we offer 124 top deals.
Guests have left more than 54000 positive reviews about Clan Walker rated 7.6/10 for 115US$ per night.
28 York Place rated 7.8/10 may also suit you — only 135US$ per one night.
Other top-rated options include Martins Guest House, The Parliament House Hotel and Hampton By Hilton West End.
How much are hotels not far from Edinburgh Castle?
For a hotel room in Edinburgh you will pay about 110US$ per night.
Easyhotel Edinburgh has room rates from 30US$ per one night.
One more suitable place is Holiday Inn — pay about 141US$ to book it.
Other great deals are Macdonald Holyrood Hotel & Spa, Radisson Blu Hotel, City Centre and Holyrood Aparthotel.

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