⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near St. Giles' Cathedral for 2026

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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 bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

A modern loft-style apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a staircase.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

kimberly

S$295

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.9 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

christopher

S$215

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A room with a round table, two chairs, a red sofa, a small side table with books, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Nipa

S$252

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

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

4. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.7 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Robert

S$335

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

5. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

NHU PHUC

S$844

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

A balcony with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the cityscape.

A bathroom with two large, dark stone sinks, a mirror, and a towel rack.

6. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Pam

S$294

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

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

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

A room with a large window, a bathtub, a chair, and a bedside table.

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Marilyn

S$253

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

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.

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Kathleen

S$345

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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 living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

9. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Steve

S$258

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

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

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.

10. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Kerry

S$415

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a dining table, a vase of flowers, and a fruit bowl. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.

11. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

karen

S$265

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Rory

S$423

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

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.

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.7 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Margie Pecks

S$298

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Joao

S$273

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

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

15. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

"Edinburgh is very chaotic/touristy on the Royal Mile and this was right in the chaos, however, it felt very safe & the room itself was very spacious, clean & worth the price for it all. I had to contact them once for directions and they answered right away and were super helpful. It sucks there are stairs you have to carry your luggage up and the luggage room was on the first floor, very small/crowded & right next to our apartment room door, but it didn’t seem to get too loud or an issue when...

Brooke

S$382

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

16. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Derek

S$792

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

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

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Christopher

S$318

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A historic cityscape with a prominent church steeple, dense architecture, and a mountain in the background.

A black door with a gold handle and a sign above it that reads "18 Hanover Street".

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a small table with a plant, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

18. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 0.5 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Taylor

S$329

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a balcony with a view of a cityscape.

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Sandra L

S$270

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious room with a wooden door, stone walls, a potted plant, and a glass table.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a grey headboard, a wooden door to the left, and a bathroom visible through an open door in the background.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in oven. There is a small island with a sink and a decorative vase.

A red leather sofa with decorative pillows against a stone wall.

20. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

David

S$807

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Giles' Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 845 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 251 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 342 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Overall, this was a great property to stay at if you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time. Located within walking distance of public transit and many of the popular sights, making it a convenient choice. Stay didn’t blow me away, but was good enough to meet our needs. Towels and sheets were changed daily, which was nice, but sometimes appears to be dirty (specks of black on towels and sheets). We requested a quieter room, which seemed to help reduce noise."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay and the property worked pretty well. Staff was very friendly."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay and location."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay here. The rooms and amenities were very nice. The staff was friendly and helpful and was always willing to help with any needs. The breakfast was also very good. We ate there each morning and everything from the egg's benedict, the Scottish breakfast, the Belgium waffles were all very good. They also had a nice selection of honey and jams. Make sure you get the breakfast when staying here."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall good stay, very conveniently located to Waverley, Old Town/New Town, and many city sights."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Overall a very pleasant stay"

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and amenities good. However, no window made it claustrophobic, especially as it was called a premium room?! Luckily was only there for one night."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for sight seeing in Edinburgh"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel!"

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Real Mary King's Close

8.8/10 (471 reviews)

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Heart of Midlothian

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John Knox's Grave

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Charles II Statue

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Charles II Statue. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Old Tolbooth

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Old Tolbooth. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

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City Chambers

After visiting City Chambers, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.

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David Hume's Statue

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Giles' Cathedral?

St. Giles' Cathedral is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1569 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St. Giles' Cathedral?

Adjacent to St. Giles' Cathedral, 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 Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find near St. Giles' Cathedral?

Expedia has 1569 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Giles' Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Giles' Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to St. Giles' Cathedral.

What can I see and do near St. Giles' Cathedral?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Real Mary King's Close are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St. Giles' Cathedral?

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 St. Giles' Cathedral so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for St. Giles' Cathedral hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

3. Stay Hush

4. RÌGH Residences

5. The Balmoral Hotel

6. Market Street Hotel

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. Edinburgh Nine

10. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

11. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

15. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

16. 100 Princes Street

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

18. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

20. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

Compare popular hotels close to St. Giles' Cathedral

Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Market Street Hotel

Other attractions near St. Giles' Cathedral

Parliament House

Real Mary King's Close

Heart of Midlothian

John Knox's Grave

Charles II Statue

Old Tolbooth

City Chambers

David Hume's Statue

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