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An indoor swimming pool with a bench and lounge chairs, surrounded by walls with a tiled pattern and a wooden bench.

A modern reception area with a large desk, seating, and a large window.

A modern lobby with a large abstract cityscape painting, a reception desk, and a potted plant.

1. Novotel Edinburgh Park

1.8 km from Heriot-Watt University

Hamza

SAR 398

SAR 502 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a glass door leading to a balcony.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

0.2 km from Heriot-Watt University

Amanda

SAR 282

SAR 355 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A breakfast buffet with cereal and fruit options, a coffee machine, and a sign promoting energy breakfast.

A reception area with a counter, a refrigerator with beverages, and a sign for 'hot pizza 24/7'.

A hotel room with two single beds, a green headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a metal railing, and a view of a landscaped garden with trees and bushes.

3. ibis budget Edinburgh Park

2.9 km from Heriot-Watt University

Linda

SAR 237

SAR 299 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a coat rack, and a window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a TV.

A Travelodge hotel with a modern brick facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.

4. Travelodge Plus Edinburgh Park

2.7 km from Heriot-Watt University

Stuart

SAR 432

SAR 432 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a red chair, a sofa, and a wooden floor.

A reception desk with a television screen displaying a cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a sign indicating a business center.

A hotel corridor with a seating area featuring round tables and red chairs, a potted plant, and a sign indicating 'McCroe Suite 3'.

5. Tynecastle Park Hotel

6.3 km from Heriot-Watt University

Barb

SAR 356

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A riverboat with a sign reading "PRIDE OF THE UNION" docked at a riverside location.

A bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and a well-stocked shelf with glasses and bottles.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows. Tables are set with dinnerware and wine glasses.

A canal with a bridge, a building with a white facade, and a pathway alongside the water.

6. The Bridge Inn

4 km from Heriot-Watt University

Christine

SAR 497

SAR 626 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A pool with a slide, outdoor seating, and a stone wall.

A grand staircase with ornate railings, a fireplace with a mantel, and a patterned carpet.

A historic stone building with multiple gabled roofs, large windows, and a conservatory.

A table set with a clear glass, a silver spoon, a fork, and a knife, with a green napkin and a beaded necklace on the table.

7. Norton House Hotel & Spa

5 km from Heriot-Watt University

Amanda

SAR 602

SAR 759 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, historic building with multiple towers and a central courtyard, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and trees in the foreground.

A bar area with a Christmas arch, patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A grand lobby with a large Christmas tree, a leather armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

3.3 km from Heriot-Watt University

Tamara

SAR 308

SAR 369 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building with a large, ornate sign above the entrance, a window with a view of the street, and hanging plants.

A table set for a meal with a bottle of champagne, a glass of water, and a vase with white flowers.

A corner room with a bay window, a glass table, two green chairs, and a vase with plants.

A room with a bed, a table with a vase of flowers, and a bottle of champagne.

9. The Lane Hotel

Morningside, 7.1 km from Heriot-Watt University

Joseph

SAR 505

SAR 636 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, decorated with Christmas trees and lights.

A bar area with a fireplace, green upholstered seating, and a bar counter.

10. Black Ivy Hotel

Bruntsfield, 7.7 km from Heriot-Watt University

Océane

SAR 477

SAR 601 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 8.7 km from Heriot-Watt University

Robert

SAR 767

SAR 966 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building facade with a sign reading "THE HOXTON."

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, seating areas, and a bar in the background.

A spacious living room with a checkered sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area in the background with a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with a red headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with a view of historic buildings.

12. The Hoxton, Edinburgh

West End, 7.4 km from Heriot-Watt University

Waraporn

SAR 607

SAR 765 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table with chairs, and a large window offering a city view at night.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned carpet, leather seating, and large windows offering city views.

13. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 7.9 km from Heriot-Watt University

Luca

SAR 501

SAR 631 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror. There is a bed with a headboard and a small table with a chair in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 8.9 km from Heriot-Watt University

Daniela

SAR 799

SAR 1,006 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a kettle.

A man sitting on a couch using a smartphone in a room with a painting on the wall, a table with a pitcher and glasses, and a chair.

A person lying on the floor with a pizza box and a board game nearby.

A wooden chair with a cushioned seat and backrest, positioned in a room with a carpeted floor and a window casting light on the chair.

15. Meus Apartments

New Town, 8.1 km from Heriot-Watt University

Harald

SAR 571

SAR 720 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the city.

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

16. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 8.2 km from Heriot-Watt University

Moustafa Marwan

SAR 671

SAR 845 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with two striped armchairs, a wooden sideboard, and a window with a view of a building.

A room with a striped armchair, a small table with a cup, and a floor lamp.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, striped armchairs, and a view of the outside.

17. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 7.9 km from Heriot-Watt University

Jenna

SAR 469

SAR 591 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

A wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

18. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 8.9 km from Heriot-Watt University

Kathleen

SAR 781

SAR 984 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are two windows with a city view.

A building with a red door, numbered 6, and two windows with white shutters.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and white walls, leading to a door with a white panel design.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a window, and a fireplace.

19. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 7.6 km from Heriot-Watt University

"The property worked for our family of 5 stay; however, property does not have AC which would be important in the summer. Additionally, sleeping 5 meant sharing spaces as there is only a large great room / kitchen and the master bedroom with master bath. If you need a laundry you’ll have to reserve somewhere else. The location was the best attribute of this property. It is close to everything."

John

SAR 407

SAR 1,233 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bathroom with a freestanding copper bathtub, large windows with curtains, and a view of a building outside.

A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, flanked by high-backed chairs and a cushioned bench.

A historic building with a prominent corner turret, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and flowers.

A patio with wicker furniture, a hammock, and a table with a white umbrella.

20. The Roseate Edinburgh

Haymarket, 6.8 km from Heriot-Watt University

Michael

SAR 954

SAR 1,202 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Heriot-Watt University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Novotel Edinburgh Park	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
ibis budget Edinburgh Park	8.2 Very good 1,172 reviews	View
Travelodge Plus Edinburgh Park	7.6 Good 7 reviews	View
Tynecastle Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 474 reviews	View

Top Heriot-Watt University Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

10/10 Excellent

"check in customer service was excellent. clean room and breakfast was good"

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"My mom and I had a fantastic two night stay here. It was welcoming, clean, and quiet. It was exactly what we needed after a very tiring cross-country tour of Scotland. The food was delicious at The Brasserie. I don’t normally order macaroni and cheese, but this is a can’t miss. Our only regret was not going to the spa"

Novotel Edinburgh Park

10/10 Excellent

"Relaxing and clean environment. The staffs were helpful"

The Bridge Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful cottage style hotel. The room was very clean and comfortable. The restaurant onsite was"

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"It was not much of a hassle to get into the old town where all the action is as as well as the Airport. Otherwise a pretty normal hotel. Best part, it was half the price as downtown or old city places."

Spylaw Bank House

8/10 Good

"The welcome by the host,David, was very friendly. Breakfast was very good."

JustB

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend absolutely perfect"

Travelodge Plus Edinburgh Park

8/10 Good

"Clean room, easy check in, 10 minute walk to tram stop"

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Gyle Shopping Centre

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gyle Shopping Centre. Discover the lively bars and lively festivals in this walkable area.

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Edinburgh Park

8.8/10 (125 reviews)

Edinburgh Park is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Baberton Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Edinburgh at Baberton Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed art scene and lively festivals in this walkable area.

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Malleny Garden

Explore the lovely green spaces of Malleny Garden and enjoy the golf courses in Balerno. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Dalmahoy Golf Course

9.2/10 (111 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Dalmahoy at Dalmahoy Golf Course. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Paper Factory

The Paper Factory is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Colinton Tunnel

Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Colinton Tunnel.

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Bonaly Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Bonaly Country Park, a lovely green space in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Heriot-Watt University?

Heriot-Watt University is located in a welcoming area of Edinburgh known for its array of dining options and bar scene. You'll find 690 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Heriot-Watt University?

Adjacent to Heriot-Watt University, Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within 5 miles include Novotel Edinburgh Park and Moxy Edinburgh Airport.

How many hotels will I find near Heriot-Watt University?

Expedia has 690 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Heriot-Watt University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Heriot-Watt University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Heriot-Watt University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Heriot-Watt University?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Heriot-Watt University, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Heriot-Watt University?

Cramond Village, Lauriston Castle, and Dean Village are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Edinburgh Corn Exchange, King's Theatre, and Dominion Cinema if you're interested in local theater. Local parks like Bonaly Country Park, Hillend Country Park, and Malleny Garden are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Heriot-Watt University hotels

1. Novotel Edinburgh Park

2. Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

3. ibis budget Edinburgh Park

4. Travelodge Plus Edinburgh Park

5. Tynecastle Park Hotel

6. The Bridge Inn

7. Norton House Hotel & Spa

8. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

9. The Lane Hotel

10. Black Ivy Hotel

11. RÌGH Residences

12. The Hoxton, Edinburgh

13. The Resident Edinburgh

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

15. Meus Apartments

16. 33 Castle Terrace

17. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

18. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

19. Haymarket Apartments

20. The Roseate Edinburgh

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Top Heriot-Watt University Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Novotel Edinburgh Park

The Bridge Inn

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Spylaw Bank House

JustB

Travelodge Plus Edinburgh Park

Other attractions near Heriot-Watt University

Gyle Shopping Centre

Edinburgh Park

Baberton Golf Club

Malleny Garden

Dalmahoy Golf Course

The Paper Factory

Colinton Tunnel

Bonaly Country Park

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