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Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee

Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,251 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Chase
Market Street Hotel
Front of property – evening/night

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,422 reviews)
"Great stay, excellent location "
United Kingdom
John
The price is S$323
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Lobby

100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street
4.5 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, with a wonderful staff who were so kind & helpful."
United States
Heather Michelle
The price is S$683
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
100 Princes Street
3 restaurants, breakfast served

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent staff and perfect location.Very clean ,excellent service "
United States
george
The price is S$658
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Balmoral Hotel
Property amenity

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, great rooms, food and overall service!"
United Kingdom
Ingrid
The price is S$262
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, rollaway beds

Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Very clean and nice accommodations. View was wonderful! "
United States
Catherine
Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 16.95 per person)

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,151 reviews)
"Great location. "
United States
James
The price is S$262
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Bar (on property)

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice location. Very professional staff."
United States
Maikel
The price is S$460
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Hallway

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (799 reviews)
"Well situated just off the Royal Mile / North Bridge"
United Kingdom
Chris
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
Exterior

Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Clean, modern, spacious and great location. Will stay there again and again and again..."
United States
Rigoberto
The price is S$274
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments
View from room

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge
3.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (256 reviews)
"Beautiful apartment with great views. In a good location. "
United Kingdom
Tracy
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge
Lobby

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,579 reviews)
"Great location, great hotel, very helpful staff , would recommend to anyone staying in Edinburgh "
United Kingdom
Claudio
The price is S$246
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley
4.0 star property
Tollcross, 0.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,407 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay staff really friendly and helpful room was really clean with all amenities you would need. Would recommend perfect place to stay home from home"
United Kingdom
ADRIAN
The price is S$300
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley
Private kitchen

Braid Apartments by Mansley

Braid Apartments by Mansley
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (651 reviews)
"Place was great and well equipped. Location was fantastic for exploring Edinburgh"
United States
Maxwell Adrian
The price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Braid Apartments by Mansley
Exterior

Eden Locke

Eden Locke
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,345 reviews)
"I had a good stay. The hotel is very nice and very clean and well run. Staff were lovely. Great location "
United States
keith
The price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Eden Locke
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments
3.5 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (217 reviews)
"We loved our apartment. It had everything we needed in an excellent location for sightseeing and tours. "
United States
Randall
Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments
Balcony view

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (179 reviews)
"Amazing location and the apartment was everything as described. Each room was separated with very heavy automatically closing fire door, so it was very hard for our children to open them or navigate through the apartment themselves. Would stay here again if there was door stops available, or when the children are older. "
United States
Shannon
Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Charming Grassmarket Apartment with Castle View

Charming Grassmarket Apartment with Castle View
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"A lot of stairs to access. Not a lot of space. Great location, right in the ancient Grass Market. Parking problematic as could be expected. "
United States
edward l
The price is S$320
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Charming Grassmarket Apartment with Castle View
Bar (on property)

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,072 reviews)
"Best hostel I stayed in by far! Wonderful amenities and staff"
United States
Kaycee
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,496 reviews)
"Really great location with extremely kind and helpful staff!!"
United States
Rachel
The price is S$237
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee
Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,251 reviews
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Front of property – evening/night
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,422 reviews
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Lobby
100 Princes Street
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
55 reviews
View
3 restaurants, breakfast served
The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
View
Property amenity
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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Top Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

8/10 Good
"Bathroom is too small. Water from shower spills onto floor no matter how hard you try to contain it. "
william 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

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If you're in Edinburgh then I highly recommend the Scotch Whisky Experience. Entertaining and educational!
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Open Photo by Miranda J

Scotch Whisky Experience

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Open Photo by Mike Clementson

Castlehill

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Castlehill. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 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 1489 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
Adjacent to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include CODE - The Court, Edinburgh and Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.
How many hotels are there near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
Expedia has 1489 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.
What can I see and do near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
Study the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland or Writers' Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket and St. Giles' Cathedral to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
How can I get to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
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 Camera Obscura and World of Illusions so consider renting a car to see more of the area.