The Best Hotels Closest to Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh for 2026

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A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a stone building in the background.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a sink.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Holyrood Abbey

kimberly

SAR 866

SAR 1,091 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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.

2. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1.8 km from Holyrood Abbey

Robert

SAR 767

SAR 966 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a round table, two chairs, a red sofa, a small side table with books, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Holyrood Abbey

Nipa

SAR 533

SAR 672 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A balcony with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the cityscape.

A bathroom with two large, dark stone sinks, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A modern interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

4. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.3 km from Holyrood Abbey

Pam

SAR 589

SAR 742 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A modern building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

5. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1.1 km from Holyrood Abbey

christopher

SAR 433

SAR 545 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

6. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 1.1 km from Holyrood Abbey

NHU PHUC

SAR 1,967

SAR 2,479 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

7. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 1.8 km from Holyrood Abbey

Eevy

SAR 1,846

SAR 2,326 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with ornate woodwork, a staircase, and seating areas.

A stone building with a tower, surrounded by trees and a lawn.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a floral arrangement on a counter, and a staircase.

A bar area with bar stools, a large potted plant, and ornate wall decorations.

8. The Scott

Southside, 1.7 km from Holyrood Abbey

Jacopo

SAR 751

SAR 946 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

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

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

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.4 km from Holyrood Abbey

Kathleen

SAR 781

SAR 984 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wicker chairs, a small table with a cup and snacks, and a view of a castle-like building in the background.

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

A bar area with red chairs and a long counter, a fireplace with a painting above it, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

10. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.4 km from Holyrood Abbey

Asel

SAR 907

SAR 1,143 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A view of a historic castle from a window, with a statue in the foreground.

A historic building with a prominent archway, multiple windows, and balconies with flower boxes.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bottles, and pendant lighting.

A dimly lit bar area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and a large poster of a mechanical device.

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 2.3 km from Holyrood Abbey

Ellyn

SAR 939

SAR 1,183 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.4 km from Holyrood Abbey

Daniela

SAR 799

SAR 1,006 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from Holyrood Abbey

Blake

SAR 969

SAR 1,221 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar with a glass front, wicker furniture, and a potted plant outside.

A staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and abundant indoor plants.

14. Eden Locke

New Town, 2.1 km from Holyrood Abbey

Lauren

SAR 543

SAR 684 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious living area with multiple seating options, a Christmas tree, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern bedroom with a round mirror, bedside lamp, and a small vase with flowers on a dark console table.

15. The Scholar

Southside, 1.6 km from Holyrood Abbey

Grant

SAR 527

SAR 664 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious living area with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a sofa, and a built-in bookshelf.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a built-in wardrobe, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the city.

16. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

New Town, 1.2 km from Holyrood Abbey

Jonathan

SAR 639

SAR 805 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a fireplace. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier above the bar.

A building with a red door, numbered 24, and a sign for a gallery and bar gardens.

A marble-floored hallway with a reception desk, framed artwork, and a staircase.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

17. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.5 km from Holyrood Abbey

Ian

SAR 566

SAR 713 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

18. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 2.2 km from Holyrood Abbey

Claire

SAR 828

SAR 1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

19. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 1.1 km from Holyrood Abbey

Joao

SAR 458

SAR 577 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

20. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 2 km from Holyrood Abbey

Moustafa Marwan

SAR 671

SAR 845 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Holyrood Abbey Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"Good location, but very loud at night."

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Unfortunately the windows dont open, so you will have to use the split air conditioner which is a bit tricky to just get the fan as AC was unnecessary during my time of trip. Very helpful staff, very nice bar and restaurant with friendly servers. Perfectly located in Edinburgh to see whatever you want to see!"

Holyrood Aparthotel

8/10 Good

"It was nice to have laundry inside the unit"

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"We were three lady friends staying in a room together and found the bathroom/toilet didn’t have any privacy, frosted glass doors and walls and all open plan."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"Great location, quiet, and easy check-in. The staff were polite and professional. The stay was pretty pricey but it's Edinburgh. I would stay again if I were to return."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"All was excellent! So clean and charming. Excellent location. Staff is very welcoming, helpful and attentive. Would recommend."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location"

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Adorable hotel. Clean, fun, good food/drink, very friendly staff."

Other attractions near Holyrood Abbey

A historic castle surrounded by a well-maintained park, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

9.2/10 (2,223 reviews)

Palace of Holyroodhouse is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.

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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.

Royal Mile

9.4/10 (9,742 reviews)

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Royal Mile, a favorite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

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An aerial view of a city with a large stadium, green spaces, and modern buildings.

Dynamic Earth

8.4/10 (47 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

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A historic cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large stone monument, and a castle in the background.

Burns Monument

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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A narrow cobblestone street flanked by historic stone buildings with wooden facades.

Museum of Edinburgh

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

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Queen’s Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Queen’s Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.

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Whitehorse Close

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Whitehorse Close. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.

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Dunbar’s Close Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Dunbar’s Close Garden, a lovely green space in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Holyrood Abbey?

Holyrood Abbey is located in a family-friendly area of Edinburgh known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 900 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Holyrood Abbey?

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Holyrood Abbey. Other good choices close by include Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh and Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre.

How many hotels are there close to Holyrood Abbey?

Expedia has 900 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Holyrood Abbey.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Holyrood Abbey, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Holyrood Abbey.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Holyrood Abbey?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Holyrood Abbey, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Holyrood Abbey?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, and Surgeon's Hall. Explore notable local landmarks like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Palace of Holyroodhouse. You can catch a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Queen's Hall.

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Our top choices for Holyrood Abbey hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. RÌGH Residences

3. Stay Hush

4. Market Street Hotel

5. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

6. The Balmoral Hotel

7. 100 Princes Street

8. The Scott

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

14. Eden Locke

15. The Scholar

16. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

17. 24 Royal Terrace

18. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

19. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

20. 33 Castle Terrace

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Top Holyrood Abbey Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Holyrood Aparthotel

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Other attractions near Holyrood Abbey

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Royal Mile

Dynamic Earth

Burns Monument

Museum of Edinburgh

Queen’s Gallery

Whitehorse Close

Dunbar’s Close Garden

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