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Top 10 Hotels in Old Town Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1952)
"Great location and staff."
The price is S$296
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1023)
"Great place to stay."
Market Street Hotel

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (913)
"Nice and friendly staff. "
The price is S$169
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

Cheval Old Town Chambers

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2104)
"Awesome place to stay "
The price is S$825
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Cheval Old Town Chambers

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Excellent hotel! The staff went above and beyond! Great location and close to the train station and The Royal Mile/High Street."
The price is S$364
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (915)
"We enjoyed our stay, recommended "
The price is S$411
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1163)
"Excellent hotel and location in old town "
The price is S$590
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1728)
"Great spot for a visit with family. "
The price is S$335
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2964)
"Great location near everything and nice room and property."
The price is S$449
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Stay Central

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great for a short stay - would happily use again"
Stay Central

The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Fabulous staff and location "
The Scotsman Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1309)
"Great customer service, lovely breakfast and hotel "
The price is S$329
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1521)
"Property and rooms were clean, modern and the location was perfect!"
The price is S$296
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great location and clean!!! "
The price is S$448
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Excellent stay, great location, staff were great"
The price is S$370
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

2.5 star property
6.4 out of 10, (53)
"Really near market, castles, museum and compare with the price I’ll give it 10/10"
The price is S$98
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2121)
"Great location "
The price is S$325
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (999)
"Hotel was gorgeous. Rooms were beautiful, and staff were wonderful."
The price is S$403
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1377)
"Fantastic stay and fantastic hotel, great location too. "
The price is S$366
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Fantastic experience staying here! Cozy lobby, nice bar, comfortable room, amazing location. Would absolutely stay here again"
The price is S$269
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal
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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
Learn more about Old Town Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre map

Edinburgh City Centre

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

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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

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 Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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.

Haymarket map

Haymarket

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

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 Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Princes Street.

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 Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and Motel One Edinburgh - Royal.

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

Expedia has 479 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, Princes Street and Grassmarket. You could also plan a visit to Edinburgh Castle or Parliament House while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town Edinburgh include Charles II Statue, John Knox's Grave and St. Giles' Cathedral. 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).