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Popular hotels near Edinburgh Castle

Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh Castle that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 2,993 hotels in Edinburgh Castle and price data was last updated on 11 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh Castle is .
These hotels are among the most popular properties close to Edinburgh Castle. If you're not finding the hotel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more options.
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231 Canongate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This 4-star hotel is situated within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Waverley Station and features free Wi-Fi. It also provides a tour desk, a 24-hour reception and laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
5703 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located less than a 20-minute stroll from Edinburgh Bus Station, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel features free Wi-Fi. It is a 10-minute drive from Edinburgh Zoo and has private parking on site.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
4045 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Set just a few steps from John Knox House, this hip hotel offers both a bar and a restaurant. It is located in Old Town and has easy access to public transport, with Edinburgh Bus Station within walking distance.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
6216 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated close to Edinburgh Bus Station, the hotel provides guests with a convenient base when visiting Edinburgh. It is also found only minutes away from John Knox House.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
7283 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated within walking distance of Edinburgh Bus Station, The Balmoral offers an indoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. It is located a brief walk from John Knox House.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
9.3
Excellent
1880 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
1-3 Baxters Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh provides comfortable accommodation and is within walking distance of Edinburgh Waverley Station. It also offers a coffee bar, an express check-in and check-out feature and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
3256 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ideally located in Edinburgh, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian provides historic accommodation an easy drive from Calton Hill and Scottish Parliament Building. It is situated a short walk from St Marys Episcopal Cathedral.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
2227 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Apex Grassmarket Hotel provides hip accommodation and is within walking distance of Edinburgh Bus Station. It also offers free Wi-Fi, a sauna and an indoor pool.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
4131 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
6 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This luxury 4-star hotel is located near Edinburgh Bus Station and features free Wi-Fi. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, a ticket service and babysitting/child services.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
1662 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre

Top-rated hotels near Edinburgh Castle

Browse through properties in Edinburgh Castle that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 2,993 properties in Edinburgh Castle and data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay near Edinburgh Castle. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£180
Avg. per night
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£222
Avg. per night
74 - 77 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£189
Avg. per night
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£190
Avg. per night
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£343
Avg. per night
20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£256
Avg. per night
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£221
Avg. per night
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£265
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels near Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Discover affordable stays in Edinburgh Castle that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Edinburgh Castle can be found for as low as £22 per night. There is currently one property in Edinburgh Castle that can be booked for this price. a&o Edinburgh City is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Edinburgh Castle. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels close to Edinburgh Castle we've come across for the dates selected. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£22
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£39
Avg. per night
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£101
Avg. per night
152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£139
Avg. per night
25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£145
Avg. per night
68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£162
Avg. per night
34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£171
Avg. per night
1 Morrison Link, Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£171
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Edinburgh Castle

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Edinburgh Castle to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Edinburgh Castle at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
Hotels located in the Edinburgh Castle area sorted by price and hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 Morrison Link, Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3 stars
25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 stars and under
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
24 Eglington Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Other accommodations in Edinburgh Castle

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Edinburgh Castle. There are 2,993 hotels in Edinburgh Castle and price data was last updated on 11 July 2025. The average price for a stay in Edinburgh Castle is .
Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£195
Avg. per night
Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£303
Avg. per night
6 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£267
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£39
Avg. per night
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£22
Avg. per night
Royal Mile 329 High Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£331
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Edinburgh Castle

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Edinburgh Castle to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
Use the map to find hotels close to Edinburgh Castle that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. As an added benefit, users can click a hotel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hotel.

About Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is the most-visited paid tourist attraction in the Scotland, situated on Castle Rock in the centre of Edinburgh. The castle encompasses a multitude of remaining historical structures that attribute to the area’s popularity. Edinburgh Castle is regarded as an important cultural symbol of the country as well as a world famous icon.

Every facet of Edinburgh Castle is a tourist attraction in of itself, highlighted by the One O'Clock Gun Salute, from Mill's Mount Battery. Crown Square incorporates the National Scottish War Memorial, the Royal Palace containing the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny, the Queen Anne Building, and the Great Hall. St. Margaret’s chapel is the oldest building in the castle and Mons Meg a unique siege cannon displayed in front of it.

Public transit to Edinburgh Castle is serviced by rail at the nearby Waverley Station. Buses run a 25-minute route between the Edinburgh Airport and the castle. There is also parking available at the NCP's Edinburgh Castle Terrace car park.

Edinburgh Castle is a World Heritage Site and one of the most prominent strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a deep history rooted in the wars of Scottish Independence. It is known as “the most besieged place in Great Britain and one of the most attacked in the world”.

Facts about staying in Edinburgh Castle

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Edinburgh Castle to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels near Edinburgh Castle?

    One of the most popular hotels near Edinburgh Castle is Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, which has been reviewed by 2,480 users and currently has a rating of 8.6/10. Other top-rated locations include Yotel Edinburgh and Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End, which have received 8.3/10 and 8.2/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • What is a good hotel near Sacred Mosque?

    Swissôtel Makkah is a popular hotel near Sacred Mosque that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.8 across 4,900 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Edinburgh Castle near London Victoria Station?

    Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is the hotel close to London Victoria Station that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 11,974 reviews rating it at 8.4/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Hyde Park?

    If you’re visiting Hyde Park then the nearby London Hilton on Park Lane is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (1,747 reviews scoring it at an average 8.1/10).

  • How much is a cheap hotel near Edinburgh Castle?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels near Edinburgh Castle starting from £12 per night in the last 3 days.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Edinburgh Castle?

    The top three landmarks in Edinburgh Castle are:
    • Sacred Mosque, which you can visit while staying in Mecca
    • London Victoria Station, which you can visit while staying in London
    • Hyde Park, which you can visit while staying in London

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