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Our top choices for St James Quarter hotels

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The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"The room is beautiful, dinner was delicious and the staff is incredible! Couldn’t recommend this hotel more!!"
United States
Christine
The price is S$512
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
The Balmoral Hotel
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee
Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1214)
"Excellent hotel with great facilities in a fantastic location"
United States
Michael
The price is S$469
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Market Street Hotel
Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Beautiful property and excellent location "
United States
Daniela
The price is S$319
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Rooftop terrace
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Holyrood, 0.6 km from St James Quarter
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (654)
"All amazing, great staff and super dog friendly and accommodating for our golden retriever! "
United Kingdom
Alice
The price is S$250
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan, 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar
100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street
4.5 star property
New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (51)
"Amazing hotel and staff. "
United States
Bruce
The price is S$494
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
100 Princes Street
Exterior
Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place
5.0 star property
Leith, 0.9 km from St James Quarter
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (207)
"Clean rooms, lovely and informative staff, and very central to city centre. "
United Kingdom
Lauren
Six Brunton Place
Living room
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5.0 star property
1 km from St James Quarter
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (142)
"Absolutely lovely place to stay with great amenities. I'd recommend to anyone!"
United States
Claire
The price is S$469
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
Terrace/patio
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
4.0 star property
Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (128)
"Lovely apartment easily accessible lovely polite staff"
United Kingdom
Llsa
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
Hallway
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (786)
"Great location "
Canada
Louise
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
Front of property
Braid Apartments by Mansley

Braid Apartments by Mansley

Braid Apartments by Mansley
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (643)
"The apartment was very clean, warm and comfortable. A great location, walkable to everywhere and only 25 minutes by car to the airport. "
United Kingdom
Adrian
The price is S$154
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Braid Apartments by Mansley
Living area
Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts
4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (299)
"The location is perfect for walking around. The apartment was clean & as advertised. We enjoyed our stay very much. We will stay here again. "
United States
Tonya
Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts
Living area
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (76)
"What an amazing place - loved it"
United Kingdom
Robert
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments
3.5 star property
New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (213)
"Perfect located and very clean. Friendly Serviced."
Germany
Gerold
Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Roomzzz Edinburgh

Roomzzz Edinburgh

Roomzzz Edinburgh
4.0 star property
New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279)
"I highly recommended this place to people who wants a night-in in Edinburgh. The place is clean, and the room we got was huge and very lovely. You can order any takeaway at Bonnie & Wild if you want to just chill in your room. All in all, it was an amazing experience! We shall be back for my birthday next year!"
United Kingdom
Maria
The price is S$154
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Roomzzz Edinburgh
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (767)
"Great place to stay with lots of character."
United States
Wendy
The price is S$358
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
Lounge
The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh
3.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Staff was very Friendly, old world charm, very clean. It was the perfect stay. "
Canada
Vincent
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh
View from room
Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (252)
"Room was spotless, clean, had all the amenities and best location."
United States
Terrence
Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments
Front of property – evening/night
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1355)
"Clean room, fun space, close to many attractions and wonderful staff"
Canada
Preety
The price is S$290
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Interior
Destiny Scotland - Hill Street Apartments

Destiny Scotland - Hill Street Apartments

Destiny Scotland - Hill Street Apartments
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (227)
"Nice place to stay."
United States
Leonor
Destiny Scotland - Hill Street Apartments
Exterior
Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61)
"Wonderful apartment and wonderfully kept. Right in the centre of the city too."
United Kingdom
Alannah
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments
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Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was extremely helpful! "
Megan 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Hotels near other St James Quarter attractions

Gorgeous Edinburgh architecture
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St. Andrew Square

4.6/5 (10 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at St. Andrew Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
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City Observatory aerial view on Calton Hill in New Town of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. New Town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

City Observatory

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at City Observatory. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St James Quarter?
St James Quarter is located in Edinburgh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1348 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near St James Quarter?
Adjacent to St James Quarter, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and CODE - The Court, Edinburgh.
How many hotels are there close to St James Quarter?
Expedia has 1348 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St James Quarter.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St James Quarter, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near St James Quarter.
What can I see and do near St James Quarter?
You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre and Usher Hall.
How can I get to St James Quarter?
With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near St James Quarter is easy. Metro stations nearby include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).