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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 living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Laura

SAR 466

SAR 587 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

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

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

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Abdullah

SAR 1,764

SAR 2,223 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Kirby

SAR 543

SAR 685 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

4. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Nipa

SAR 520

SAR 655 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.

5. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from St James Quarter

"This was a beautiful apartment to stay in, with the perfect mix of historic charm and fresh, modern finishes. We did have a mix-up with our booking, as the room was reserved for three people but didn’t have a sleeping option for the third guest. However, reception responded quickly and made things right, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a lovely stay and I would definitely stay here again."

Jennifer

SAR 613

SAR 772 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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.

6. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Robert

SAR 783

SAR 986 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

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

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

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Peter

SAR 933

SAR 1,175 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned carpet, leather seating, and large windows offering city views.

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

8. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 1.6 km from St James Quarter

Luca

SAR 502

SAR 633 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 wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

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

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 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

SAR 854

SAR 1,076 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a marble bar, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

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

10. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Lauren

SAR 581

SAR 732 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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.

11. Meus Apartments

New Town, 1.4 km from St James Quarter

Elisabeth

SAR 672

SAR 847 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

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

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

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Blake

SAR 884

SAR 1,114 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a dining table, a vase of flowers, and a fruit bowl. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 1.3 km from St James Quarter

Hanneke

SAR 582

SAR 734 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

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

14. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Eevy

SAR 2,064

SAR 2,600 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern loft with a high ceiling, exposed stone arches, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled floor, and a visible towel rack.

15. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Diana

SAR 967

SAR 1,218 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, a clock, and a large window with a view of greenery and a blue vehicle.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

16. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

SAR 636

SAR 801 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

17. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 1.5 km from St James Quarter

Jenna

SAR 445

SAR 561 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

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

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

18. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 1.3 km from St James Quarter

Ellyn

SAR 869

SAR 1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a large painting on the wall.

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

19. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Ian

SAR 567

SAR 715 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 historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

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

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 1.2 km from St James Quarter

Claire

SAR 814

SAR 1,026 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 260 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,538 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 181 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Hotel was clean, breakfast was good with lots of options and all staff were very helpful and friendly. Would recommend and stay again."

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in a good location"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Great location! All staff amazing."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Location is amazingly convenient for the new town of Edinburgh. Staff were mostly really helpful and accommodating. But the bed in our room was very uncomfortable and we had a real issue one night with noise outside our room in the corridor. This was not repeated thankfully. One of our pillows was not clean - sadly only noticed on the last night."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Great location to walking all the sites of Edinburgh The lobby bar was very nice for a nightcap after sightseeing Rooms quiet and clean"

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"#1 top of the line hotel in every area: hospitality, staff, facility, free excellent breakfasts, central location to Old Town and New Town Edinburgh."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Absolute ideal spot on the Royal Mile. Beautiful rooms, lovely staff and great restaurant, Eve ! Will visit again next time through !"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Really great experience. Excellent location."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful exterior fit nicely within the surrounding area. Centrally located by Royal Mile, High St. staff was immensely kind and helpful. Thank you to Sara for going above and beyond. The room was spacious and clean as was the bathroom."

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Waterloo Place

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The Voodoo Rooms

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Multrees Walk

8.0/10 (1 review)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Multrees Walk. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Omni Centre Edinburgh

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can do some window-shopping at Omni Centre Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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St Paul's and St George's Church

St Paul's and St George's Church is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Sherlock Holmes Statue

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Sherlock Holmes Statue. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.

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The Stand Comedy Club

You can make plans for a show at The Stand Comedy Club on your trip to Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre

Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St James Quarter?

St James Quarter is located in Edinburgh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1502 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St James Quarter?

Adjacent to St James Quarter, 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. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to St James Quarter?

Expedia has 1502 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St James Quarter.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St James Quarter, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near St James Quarter.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St James Quarter?

For more details about updating your stay near St James Quarter or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near St James Quarter?

You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Museum on the Mound. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St James Quarter?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around St James Quarter is a breeze. Metro stations nearby include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).

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Our top choices for St James Quarter hotels

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. Market Street Hotel

4. Stay Hush

5. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

6. RÌGH Residences

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. The Resident Edinburgh

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Eden Locke

11. Meus Apartments

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

14. 100 Princes Street

15. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

16. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

17. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

18. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

19. 24 Royal Terrace

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

W Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Other attractions near St James Quarter

Waterloo Place

The Voodoo Rooms

Multrees Walk

Omni Centre Edinburgh

St Paul's and St George's Church

Sherlock Holmes Statue

The Stand Comedy Club

Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre

Frequently asked questions