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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered section, and string lights overhead.

1. ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,021 reviews)
"Excellent location and great staff - clean rooms!!!"
United States
Gowri
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
A cozy interior with a view of a historic building, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window.

2. Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,366 reviews)
"Perfect location, comfortable and clean rooms."
United States
Kathryn
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
A modern interior with a staircase, framed artwork, and a decorative wall.

3. Stay Central

Stay Central
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Lovely stay!"
United States
Courtney
The price is £126
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay Central
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

4. ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms, nice lobby."
Canada
Jennifer
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

5. Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay! The hotel was very clean, the room was spacious and comfortable, and the staff were super friendly. Breakfast was good, and the location was fantastic, close to everything! Definitely a great option for anyone visiting the area."
Canada
Jeffrey
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG
A room with a window overlooking a balcony and a cityscape.

6. Stay Hush

Stay Hush
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Great place close to all tourist things you would want to do."
United States
Nipa
The price is £130
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay Hush
A historic stone building with multiple gabled roofs, a central entrance with steps, and a sign indicating a hotel.

7. Leonardo Edinburgh City

Leonardo Edinburgh City
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved our stay"
Canada
Steven
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Leonardo Edinburgh City
A narrow waterway flanked by historic stone buildings with traditional architecture, including timber framing and steeply pitched roofs.

8. St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (403 reviews)
"The location of inn was perfect, breakfast if very delicious,"
United Kingdom
Maftuna
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
A hallway with a door leading to a balcony, a wall-mounted mirror, and a light fixture.

9. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments
3.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (309 reviews)
"Loved the rooms, spacious, clean and a perfect location. Centrally located to everything we wanted to see and do. Only downside was the stairs. We totally understand the historic site, but we had a few injuries in our group and lots of luggage making the stairs extra difficult. Overall a great stay, would definitely recommend."
United States
Susan
The price is £180
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments
A window with two potted plants and a view of a historic castle.

10. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge
3.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (287 reviews)
"Such a perfect location!! Was an easy to walk to everything. We absolutely enjoyed our stay here and would recommend to anyone. No complaints!"
United States
Danielle
The price is £178
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge
A historic stone building with a large window and a view of a castle on a hill.

11. Edinburgh Nine

Edinburgh Nine
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Edinburgh. Location is great, good pubs etc close at hand. Quiet, well appointed and roomy accommodation with good amenities"
New Zealand
Steve
The price is £154
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Edinburgh Nine
A stone building with multiple windows and flags.

12. Niddry Street Apartments

Niddry Street Apartments
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
6.6 out of 10, (69 reviews)
"Very central, lovely host, good communication. Found a hair in the shower, no plugs in the bedroom, the floors were dirty, stood on something resembling an old chewing gum..."
United Kingdom
Tia
The price is £249
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Niddry Street Apartments
A modern lounge area with a sofa, a small round table, and a television on the wall.

13. Sugarhouse Close

Sugarhouse Close
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (187 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Canada
Marie-Ève
Sugarhouse Close
A modern interior with large windows, black and orange chairs, and a white table.

14. JOIVY Budget 4,5 and 6 bed private flats, in Historic Old Town - Adults Only

JOIVY Budget 4,5 and 6 bed private flats, in Historic Old Town - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (7 reviews)
"Overall a great stay! A little noisy at night but not unbearable."
Canada
Dayle
JOIVY Budget 4,5 and 6 bed private flats, in Historic Old Town - Adults Only
A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

15. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"We were right in the center of it all. Fantastic!"
United States
Susan
The price is £477
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy
A hallway with a framed photograph of an ancient stone structure.

16. JOIVY Gorgeous Two Bedroom Apartment With Castle Views

JOIVY Gorgeous Two Bedroom Apartment With Castle Views
3.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Charming in good location. "
United States
Mark
The price is £366
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
JOIVY Gorgeous Two Bedroom Apartment With Castle Views
A row of colorful buildings with various storefronts, including a ladieswear shop and a museum.

17. JOIVY Diagon Alley Apartment

JOIVY Diagon Alley Apartment
3.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"Location and spacious, clean accommodation."
United Kingdom
Bronwyn
JOIVY Diagon Alley Apartment
A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a coffee pot. There are bookshelves and a window with curtains.

18. JOIVY The Old Town Sugar House - Amazing Location

JOIVY The Old Town Sugar House - Amazing Location
3.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Perfect location in beautiful historic building."
United States
Kelly
The price is £402
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
JOIVY The Old Town Sugar House - Amazing Location
A pedestrian bridge with a railing, overlooking a street with buildings and outdoor seating areas.

19. JOIVY The Wee Palace by the Castle

JOIVY The Wee Palace by the Castle
3.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Lovely place opposite the castle. "
United Kingdom
Brian
The price is £282
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
JOIVY The Wee Palace by the Castle
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Stunning Studio Apartment Castle View

Stunning Studio Apartment Castle View
3.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"The room does not smell good"
United States
Hua
The price is £262
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stunning Studio Apartment Castle View
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A historic castle on a rocky hill with surrounding greenery.

Top Old Town Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Stay Central

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful stay at this hotel. Good location in old town, room clean, the staff friendly and helpful."
Viet Hung 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Stay Central
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good
"I managed to get an early check in which was helpful, basic hotel but clean and staff were fantastic"
Gail 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

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