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Grassmarket Old Town Boutique Apartment

Old Town, Edinburgh (0.2 miles from Edinburgh Castle)

Grassmarket Old Town Boutique Apartment; building dating back to 1634, offers unique self catering accommodation directly located within the buzzy street bars and cafes of the Grassmarket Square, Old...

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9.6
Exceptional
143 reviews

Rose Apartment

New Town, Edinburgh (0.2 miles from Edinburgh Castle)

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, Rose Apartment offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access. The property is 500 metres from both Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

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9.7
Exceptional
78 reviews
Price from
£289
per night

The Edinburgh Rooftop Terrace

New Town, Edinburgh (0.3 miles from Edinburgh Castle)

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just less than 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and a 12-minute walk from EICC, The Edinburgh Rooftop Terrace provides accommodation with city views...

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9.5
Exceptional
110 reviews

The Witchery by the Castle

Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh (0.2 miles from Edinburgh Castle)

The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features.

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9.3
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
£595
per night

Ramsay Gardens - Grand 4-Bedroom Apartment Next To Castle

Old Town, Edinburgh (0.2 miles from Edinburgh Castle)

Set in the centre of Edinburgh, Ramsay Gardens - Grand 4-Bedroom Apartment Next To Castle offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

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9.4
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
£1,029
per night

The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

Hotel in New Town, Edinburgh (0.3 miles from Edinburgh Castle)

The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar.

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9.2
Superb
2,219 reviews

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  • The Rutland Hotel & Apartments
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,219 reviews

    The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar.

    Room was very good and the breakfast was of a high standard.

  • Gleneagles Townhouse
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 359 reviews

    Featuring a fitness centre, a terrace as well as a bar, Gleneagles Townhouse is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 400 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station.

    It’s been beautifully completed. Very tasteful and grand.

  • Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,283 reviews

    Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge is set in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, 400 metres from EICC and less than 1 km from Edinburgh Castle.

    So clean, friendly, helpful staff! Gorgeous decor!!

  • voco Edinburgh - Haymarket, an IHG Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,890 reviews

    Well located in the centre of Edinburgh, voco Edinburgh - Haymarket, an IHG Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Excellent location , quiet and clean , very friendly staff

  • Malmaison Edinburgh City
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,580 reviews

    Situated conveniently in Edinburgh, Malmaison Edinburgh City offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    The design is phenomenal! Staff lovely and attentive to all needs.

  • Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,017 reviews

    Attractively set in Edinburgh, Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    Value for money, clean, happy place, good location.

  • YOTEL Edinburgh
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14,464 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Edinburgh, YOTEL Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

    great location, clean comfortable room, very afordable

  • Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,159 reviews

    Offering a fitness centre, the Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket is located in Edinburgh city centre.

    The staff were lovely, clean rooms & cheap too

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  • Market Street hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,387 reviews

    Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline.

    Excellent location Nice helpful staff Couldnt fault it

  • The Balmoral Hotel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,941 reviews

    Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

    The spa was fantastic. The room was so comfortable.

  • Rabble
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,006 reviews

    Rabble is set in Edinburgh, 600 metres from Edinburgh Castle. Guests can enjoy the glass roof garden and free WiFi throughout. Every room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a fridge.

    It was sooo central walking distance to everywhere

  • Leonardo Edinburgh City
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,759 reviews

    Boasting a bar, Leonardo Edinburgh City is situated in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, 700 metres from EICC and less than 1 km from National Museum of Scotland.

    Perfect location, delicious breakfast, polite staff

  • The Scotsman Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,883 reviews

    Overlooking Carlton Hill, Princes Street Gardens and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper.

    One of the most beautiful rooms I've ever stayed in!

  • Royal Scots Club
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 694 reviews

    The Royal Scots Club offers grand country-house charm, a cosy club atmosphere and free WiFi in Edinburgh city centre. In the peaceful New Town district, there is a hotel lift for access to all floors.

    The room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable

  • Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 181 reviews

    Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh is set in the heart of the city on the historic Royal Mile.

    The location is great. Amazing and friendly staff.

  • Le Monde Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 935 reviews

    Unique and very chic, Le Monde is just 100 metres from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station. It has luxury themed rooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a lively night club.

    The individuality, location and facilities are excellent.

Hotels with great access to Edinburgh Castle!

  • Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 87 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse is set 1.6 km from The Real Mary King's Close, 1.6 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 1.7...

    Easy to find, great location had everything you need.

  • Tigerlily
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,212 reviews

    Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant.

    Staff were so helpful and the beds were really comfy.

  • Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,157 reviews

    Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is situated in Edinburgh, just metres from Princes Street and George Street.

    Staff, facilities, location and cleanliness all excellent

  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8,352 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 5 minutes’ walk away from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historical St.

    Great location for a quick tourist trip to Edinburgh

  • Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,851 reviews

    In Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this Hotel Du Vin has uniquely styled bedrooms in a former city asylum. At the hotel’s heart is a French Bistro, serving produce from the Lothian region.

    Great team and location, surpassed my expectations

  • Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,756 reviews

    Motel One Edinburgh-Princes is set in the heart of Princes Street and less than 5 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station. This contemporary hotel features a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

    Great location and everything was perfecting clean

  • ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,654 reviews

    Just 2 minutes’ walk from Princes Street, ibis Styles St Andrew Square offers uniquely designed rooms in Edinburgh city centre.

    Staff were excellent. Much better than in many hotels.

  • W Edinburgh
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 154 reviews

    W Edinburgh has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

    Excellent new hotel in a great location staff were 5 star

Amed Wall

Stretching down 30 metres, this tree-like coral shelf lies at the centre of a beautiful garden of gorgonians. It’s in these plants that the rare pygmy seahorse sets up home, which makes Amed Wall your best shot of catching a glimpse. Reef sharks and sea turtles also roam these waters, so there’s no shortage of deep-sea wonders to gawk at.

Planning a trip to see the Edinburgh Castle? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 10
    Scored 10

    This was my second time visiting Edinburgh Castle.

    This was my second time visiting Edinburgh Castle. The first time I did an audio tour and this time signed up for a guided tour. Both work, but the tour lead by a guide was really great, though more expensive.
    Arlen
  • 2.0
    Scored 2.0

    During our visit, there was an event happening close to the...

    During our visit, there was an event happening close to the castle. The infrastructure took them more that two weeks to disassemble so the main route to the castle was blocked during our entire visit and it wasn't possible to see the main entrance. Moreover, many locals told us the trip inside they castle is a bit overhyped.
    Emilia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Fabulous history and views. make a reservation and go early...

    Fabulous history and views. make a reservation and go early. the Hop on Hop off bus is perfect for getting around Edinburgh easily. Make reservations for dinner as all pubs and restaurants are booked up early.
    Johnson
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The castle is amazing however the walk up to it is very...

    The castle is amazing however the walk up to it is very steep and even when you are in the castle there are lots of steps so it is not really a good place to visit for those who are not fit or are disabled. As it is so high up it can be very windy and getting around it in the rain is no fun. We did enjoy our visit even though we were limited as to which parts of the castle had esay access. The views are amazing from the castle.
    Di7Hop
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Health not great so got a taxi which was as cheap as chips,...

    Health not great so got a taxi which was as cheap as chips, to drive to the Castle. Fabulous Castle & Fantastic museum within Castle and staff so enthusiastic to give us more detail on exhibits. The Bagpiper outside was brilliant and although looked down to try to see what I was doing, didn't relise I'd placed a tiny travelling gnome by his shoe - husband not impressed! I got the photo though!
    Annie
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    An absolute must see!

    An absolute must see! One of the most spectacular castles, but go early to avoid huge crowds. When you walk in go straight to the furthest point and make your way back to get better less crowded pictures.
    Tina-Lynn
    Canada

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  • From £270 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7,209 reviews
    The location on Princes Street is superb and well accessible for all the key spots a tourist requires. This is the USP of this property. The view from the room looking on to the main street is lovely and in good weather, offers a very pleasant view of the Edinburgh castle. The property, although getting old, is well maintained and the staff are nice and doing what is needed of them to keep this property going.
    Kuntal
    India
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 104 reviews
    Neat Apartment in the heart of GrassMarket. Property was sparkling clean, well equipped and as described, very well hidden and secure with its own gate, this made my partner feel very safe. We loved the proximity to the main attractions that we planned to visit during our stay. The view to the Edinburgh Castle from the garden was a plus combination of perfection staying. The agents were prompt for any help needed, simply great communication. Thank you and See you next time.
    Regina
    United Kingdom
  • From £275 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,452 reviews
    The hotel is in a convenient location, close by are multiple attractions, including Edinburgh castle, which can be seen from the hotel. Waverley train station is only a short walk away too. The staff are pleasant and helpful, the facilities were great, bed was really comfortable and room was a great size.
    Ben
    United Kingdom
  • From £319 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,260 reviews
    Room was clean and very good and spacious for our family. Sofa and extra blankets. Location is awesome in the city centre public transport easily accessible and Edinburgh castle and other attractions within walking distance of 15 mins. Staff are very approachable and helpful.
    Sudhir
    United Kingdom
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,302 reviews
    Bathrooms were really clean and exceeded my expectations for a hostel. And they were single toilets and bathrooms so you really weren't sharing it with anyone while you're using it. Location was unreal, it was only minutes walk from Princes street, Edinburgh castle and Royal mile. It was the main reason why I booked this place and it didn't disappoint. 24 hours reception is pretty handy too. Staff were really friendly as well.
    Sutharman Paskaran
    Sri Lanka
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 73 reviews
    The whole apartment is high quality, spacious and comfortable. The location is excellent being an easy walk from Stockbridge, Dean Village and Edinburgh castle
    Callum
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 85 reviews
    The location is superb and very central. Just moments away from Victoria street and the royal mile, with a splendid view of Edinburgh Castle. The flat is clean, tidy and feels like home away from home.
    Abbey
    United Kingdom
  • From £169 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9,708 reviews
    Great location, just a short walk to the Edinburgh Castle and about a 15 minute walk to the city center. Also the staff is very friendly!
    Mandy de Beer
    Netherlands
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,412 reviews
    The location is excellent, right in the heart of Edinburgh In grassmarket square, facing the Edinburgh castle. The hostel was clean, nice and respectful staff, organised activities in the evening for who does not want to go out after a long day out.
    Melissa
    United Kingdom
  • From £213.84 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,936 reviews
    Lovely hotel with great service and excellent location within short walking distance to Old Town and Edinburgh Waverley train station. I visited with my sister and we had a very spacious and clean room with 2 single beds. The sound isolation was very good as there was a bar with live music just outside but we barely heard the music (if we did, it was very muffled and not disturbing at all). I recommend this place, especially if Old Town and Edinburgh Castle are on your list of activities!
    Maria
    United Kingdom

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