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Top 10 Hotels in Old Town Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
View from property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2055)
"Great view and a lot of places to eat near by."
The price is S$310
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Front of property

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Had a wonderful stay! Right off the Royal Mile, so great for exploring the city centre."
The price is S$220
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Market Street Hotel
Exterior

Market Street Hotel

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1061)
"Great place to stay."
Market Street Hotel
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Exterior

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Good location"
The price is S$426
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Rooftop terrace

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1206)
"Wonderful location and beautiful hotel interior "
The price is S$609
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Lobby lounge

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (960)
"Excellent location and friendly staff. "
The price is S$509
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Stay Central
Living area

Stay Central

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Strangest Hotel ever but one of the best, glad I stayed there "
Stay Central
The Scotsman Hotel
Living room

The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Fantastic stay"
The Scotsman Hotel
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
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Fraser Suites Edinburgh

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2994)
"Great location!"
The price is S$359
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1279)
"great hotel, close and quiet"
The price is S$301
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1787)
"Bed was comfortable and the hotel is at a very good place for food options. "
The price is S$480
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, soundproofing

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Staff were fantastic looking forward to our next stay. "
The price is S$628
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Exterior

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great location and beautiful hotel"
The price is S$487
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Lobby lounge

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great location near Holyroodhouse Palace, restaurants and hop on hop off bus. "
The price is S$322
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1589)
"Nice hotel in a great location"
The price is S$293
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
Front of property

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (70)
"Perfect place thank You "
The price is S$186
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Exterior

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2212)
"Great location!"
The price is S$356
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Lobby

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1398)
"Great location"
The price is S$353
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Grassmarket hotel
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner

Grassmarket hotel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great location; lovely modern feel; room is on the smaller side; but was packed with everything we needed; had a great nights sleep and a lovely night in the bar; breakfast in the morning was a treat, would definitely revisit. "
Grassmarket hotel
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square
Front of property

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Loved it here. Would stay again! "
The price is S$317
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square
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Where to stay in Old Town Edinburgh

Find the best Old Town Edinburgh areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old Town Edinburgh
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Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

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New Town map

New Town

Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.

Royal Yacht Britannia which includes boating and interior views
Leith map

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Tollcross map

Tollcross

Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.

West End map

West End

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Top Old Town Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"No ramp for stroller or wheelchair upon entry "
Shauna 5-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Old Town Edinburgh like?

Old Town Edinburgh is an historic neighbourhood known for its top museums and major shopping area. Experience the best of Old Town Edinburgh with a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle during your trip.

What's the best accommodation in Old Town Edinburgh?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh is the highest ranked property in Old Town Edinburgh. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Royal Mile, and it offers 2 bars and free breakfast. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Market Street Hotel and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How many hotels will I find in the Old Town Edinburgh area?

Expedia has 455 hotels and other accommodation options in Old Town Edinburgh to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Edinburgh area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town Edinburgh, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Old Town Edinburgh.

What are the top things to see and do in Old Town Edinburgh?

Planning to do some shopping while in Old Town Edinburgh? Consider Royal Mile, Grassmarket and Princes Street. You could also plan a visit to Edinburgh Castle or St. Giles' Cathedral while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town Edinburgh include Parliament House, Charles II Statue and John Knox's Grave. While you're out sightseeing, Real Mary King's Close and City Chambers are a couple of additional sights to visit in Edinburgh.

How can I get around Old Town Edinburgh and the greater Edinburgh area?

If you want to venture out of town, Edinburgh Waverley Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).