Hotels in Old Town, Edinburgh

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Popular hotels in Old Town, Edinburgh

Discover well-known properties in Old Town that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 871 hotels in Old Town and price data was last updated on 28 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Old Town is $345/night.
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80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Conveniently positioned, Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh offers easy access to Edinburgh's best hot spots. Just minutes from St Giles Cathedral, it provides air-conditioned rooms with free wireless internet.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
5469 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The hotel is set amongst Edinburgh's popular tourist attractions, just a brief stroll from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. It features views of Royal Mile and offers a wide range of facilities, such as meeting rooms, a ballroom and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
2891 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
33 St Marys Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an excellent base in Edinburgh. Surrounded by local bars and restaurants, it is a short stroll from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station.
7.1
Good
5 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in Edinburgh, the hotel is surrounded by a variety of popular nightlife options and is minutes on foot from Edinburgh Bus Station. It is conveniently located in the city centre.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
7085 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
Fraser Suites Edinburgh, 12 - 26 St Giles Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located in the heart of the city, Fraser Suites Edinburgh provides easy access to Edinburgh's main retail areas and tourist attractions. Featuring views of Princes Street Gardens, it also offers a variety of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
2872 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Set in the heart of the city, Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile provides easy access to Edinburgh's popular retail and sightseeing areas. Only a short walk from University of Edinburgh, it offers modern rooms equipped with an in-room closet, an in-room dining area and heating.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
8711 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in the heart of the city, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile provides easy access to Edinburgh's main sightseeing and retail areas. The hotel also received the IHG Quality Excellence Award.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
4629 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an excellent base in Edinburgh. It has a gym, as well as a sauna, a heated pool and a Jacuzzi.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
5776 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Set in the heart of the city, Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers easy access to Edinburgh's main retail and sightseeing areas. It provides a sauna, an indoor pool and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
4520 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
6 Hunter Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located in Edinburgh, ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile Hunter Square offers stylish, 3-star accommodation close to St Giles Cathedral. This modern hotel is set in the heart of the city.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
4877 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Old Town

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Old Town. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:April
Most expensive month:August
Average price in Old Town:$345/night
Cheapest price found:$44/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$44 - $747
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$81 - $726
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Old Town, Edinburgh hotels

Browse through properties in Old Town that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 871 properties in Old Town and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Our users rated these Old Town hotels among the best places to stay. Skim through hotel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.
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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$140
Avg. per night
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$155
Avg. per night
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$297
Avg. per night
1 Nether Bakehouse Holyrood, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$149
Avg. per night
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$185
Avg. per night
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$567
Avg. per night
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$180
Avg. per night
34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$210
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Old Town, Edinburgh

Discover affordable stays in Old Town that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Old Town can be found for as low as $25 per night. There is currently one property in Old Town that can be booked for this price. St Christopher's Edinburgh Original is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Old Town. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Old Town for the selected dates. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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9-13 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
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2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$26
Avg. per night
33 East Market Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$109
Avg. per night
94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$143
Avg. per night
43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$191
Avg. per night
82 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$267
Avg. per night
Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$316
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Old Town

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Old Town 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 Old Town at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3 stars
3 stars
33 St Marys Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 stars
4 stars +
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Roxburgh Court, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other accommodations in Old Town

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Roxburgh Court, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$269
Avg. per night
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$26
Avg. per night
8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
Avg. per night
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$63
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Old Town

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Old Town to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
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About Old Town

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, Edinburgh’s Old Town packs historic and cultural attractions within its world-famous Royal Mile and the immediate surrounding area. The neighbourhood has held onto much of its original medieval character and is among the Scottish capital’s top attractions.

The Royal Mile cuts through the heart of the district connecting Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace and its ruined abbey. Other historic highlights in the neighbourhood include the University of Edinburgh’s Old College, St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Scottish Parliament Building, the National Museum of Scotland and the General Assembly Hall of the Church of Scotland. The serpentine alleys snaking off this main artery are a delight to get lost in, as much an attraction of the area as its famous landmarks.

The Old Town is naturally central to modern Edinburgh, with the city’s main National Rail station located within spitting distance of the Royal Mile. Once in the neighbourhood, it is best explored on foot. There are bus routes available for those dreading the city’s many hills, but traffic is quite congested. A new tram system connects the city centre to Edinburgh Airport.

The layout of Edinburgh’s Old Town owes as much to the area’s geographic history as it does to its political or cultural history. The Royal Mile traces the crag and tail of a ridge downward from Edinburgh Castle’s perch atop an extinct volcano. Receding glaciers in the last ice age created this landscape as they pushed soft soil before being split by a harder volcanic rock.

Facts about staying in Old Town, Edinburgh

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Old Town to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Old Town?

    Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile (8.5/10 from 7,085 reviews), Virgin Hotels Edinburgh (8.9/10 from 3,402 reviews), and The Balmoral (9.4/10 from 1,931 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Old Town.

  • What is a good hotel near Edinburgh Waverley Station?

    Reviews of Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile recommend it as a good place to stay near Edinburgh Waverley Station, scoring 8.5/10 from 7,085 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Old Town near Edinburgh City Centre?

    Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile is the hotel close to Edinburgh City Centre that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 7,085 reviews rating it at 8.5/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near University of Edinburgh?

    If you’re visiting University of Edinburgh then the nearby Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (2,452 reviews scoring it at an average 8.1/10).

  • How much do hotels in Old Town cost?

    Old Town hotels have an average price of $20/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Old Town?

    $14 per night is the cheapest Old Town hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours.

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