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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.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Old College

Philip

S$484

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hallway with a mirror, a door leading to a room with a bed, and visible plumbing.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted toilet, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A courtyard with a brick building, a staircase, and a modern entrance.

2. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Old College

Patricia

S$348

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.

3. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from Old College

Karen

S$361

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A historic stone building with a large window and a view of a castle on a hill.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a blue toaster. A grey sofa with checkered cushions is positioned against a wall, and a floor lamp is visible to the right.

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

A bedroom with a large window, a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a neatly made bed with rolled towels.

4. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 1 km from Old College

Steve

S$286

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Felix

S$312

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old College

Suzette

S$430

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

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

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

7. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Anthony

S$431

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

8. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1 km from Old College

Rohan

S$367

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 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.

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

Steven

S$646

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror. There is a bed with a headboard and a small table with a chair in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

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

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

John

S$388

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Rory

S$689

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a brown headboard, and two bedside lamps.

A theater with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

A theater lobby with a stone archway, plush seating, a fireplace, and a red curtain backdrop.

12. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old College

Caroline

S$249

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

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.

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 1 km from Old College

Frederic

S$399

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

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 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, 0.3 km from Old College

Joao

S$276

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Suzanne

S$419

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

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.

16. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

George

S$365

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A window with two potted plants and a view of a historic castle.

A room with a large window, a round table with two mugs, a chair, and a potted plant.

A spiral staircase with a wooden handrail and metal balusters, leading to a landing with a small mirror and framed pictures on the walls.

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

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Nikki

S$432

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 modern bar area with a wooden bar counter and stools, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a neon sign above the bar.

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

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Old College

Lydia

S$356

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the city.

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

A corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.9 km from Old College

Laura

S$445

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.

A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

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

20. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

samira

S$773

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, front desk was very helpful taking our backpacks and putting them in storage as we arrived early in the morning. We stayed in one of the windowless rooms but it is decorated with a curtain that makes look like there is one. Room and bathroom were very clean. AC worked fine. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good. Definitely would stay again."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I wish I could add more stars for the wonderful customer service that we received while staying at this hotel"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived very early from our flight and the room was not ready. We left our luggage with the front desk and went to check out Edinburgh. Went back in the afternoon to check in, then went back out for dinner, walked around some more, then back and a had a drink in the hotel bar. Was even able to bring my second drink up to the room. This hotel was awesome. The staff ALL of them were incredible."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near the train station and close to the Mile. (Lots of stairs to that!) Staff were helpful and friendly. Has a decent breakfast and bar."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great staff"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect. Right in the middle of Old Town. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return without reservation."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed the location. We didn’t mind paying extra for the location but were surprised that no cleaning happened the week we were there."

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Very Cute and well maintained hotel"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Castle view on the 5th floor. Right in the center of everything. We went for the Tatto & had a repeat each night going to sleep hearing bagpipes. Breakfast was great value for the price. Alot of food and convenient to have at hotel. Staff very friendly & helpful"

Other attractions near Old College

Talbot Rice Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Talbot Rice Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

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La Belle Angele

La Belle Angele is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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The Mash House

The Mash House is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Stramash

Stramash is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Caves

After visiting The Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Bannerman's Bar

After visiting Bannerman's Bar, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Festival Theatre

9.0/10 (299 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Festival Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old College?

Old College is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1438 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Old College?

Adjacent to Old College, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Old College?

Expedia has 1438 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Old College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old College, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that 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 your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Old College.

What can I see and do near Old College?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Surgeon's Hall feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Usher Hall.

How can I get to Old College?

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 Old College so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Old College hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Stay Hush

3. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

4. Edinburgh Nine

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

7. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

8. RÌGH Residences

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

12. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

16. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

19. 33 Castle Terrace

20. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

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Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

YOTEL Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Other attractions near Old College

Talbot Rice Gallery

La Belle Angele

The Mash House

Stramash

The Caves

Cabaret Voltaire

Bannerman's Bar

Festival Theatre

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