The Best Hotels Closest to St James Quarter in Edinburgh for 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

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

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a red sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

1. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Nipa

SAR 523

SAR 659 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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.

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Kirby

SAR 596

SAR 750 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A modern loft-style apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a staircase.

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

kimberly

SAR 803

SAR 1,012 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A historic building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a formal entrance.

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.

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

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Abdullah

SAR 1,782

SAR 2,245 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

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 655

SAR 825 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 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 dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

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

6. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Eevy

SAR 1,738

SAR 2,190 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Nadine

SAR 470

SAR 592 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 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.

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

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Peter

SAR 958

SAR 1,207 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, and a bar area with shelves stocked with various items.

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

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.

9. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Sarah

SAR 587

SAR 739 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A chandelier with multiple glass bulbs hanging from a ceiling in a room with wooden furniture and framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

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

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

SAR 810

SAR 1,021 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Blake

SAR 892

SAR 1,123 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a corner building with a distinctive tower and a shop with a sign reading "HENDRONS".

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a black telephone. There is a dining area with a glass table, two chairs, and a bowl of fruit. Large windows provide a view of the city.

A reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining table with breakfast items, and a window with a city view.

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Josh

SAR 623

SAR 785 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A theater lobby with a stone archway, plush seating, a fireplace, and a red curtain backdrop.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a brown headboard, and two bedside lamps.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

13. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Joshua

SAR 399

SAR 503 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a store with shelves.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a balcony with a view of a cityscape.

14. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

David

SAR 625

SAR 787 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building with the sign "Tiger Lily" above the entrance. There are flower boxes with pink flowers on the windowsills.

A bar area with a marble countertop, various bottles, a beer tap, and a decorative glass bowl with greenery.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

15. Tigerlily

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

DANIELA

SAR 853

SAR 1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative plants.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter and stools, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a neon sign above the bar.

A sign with the name 'Wilde' against a backdrop of lush greenery and a historic building under a blue sky.

A wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

16. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Raymundo

SAR 737

SAR 928 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 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 bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a large painting on the wall.

17. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Ian

SAR 579

SAR 730 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

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.

18. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 1.2 km from St James Quarter

Matthew

SAR 877

SAR 1,105 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large, historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.

19. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Amy

SAR 1,138

SAR 1,435 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

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

20. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 1.2 km from St James Quarter

Ruby

SAR 712

SAR 897 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, parking is challenging, nice staff,"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything. Loved the location, the space and the loaded fridge and complimentary snacks. Glad we stay one more night on our way home. Excellent and a beautiful place, comfortable bed and bedding too."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was good location and great price"

Old Waverley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"There are comfy hangout areas and great restaurants within the hotel."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay in Edinburgh. Staff are amazing and the views are incredible from the rooms. Super convent as the main station is a 5 minute walk away. Will absolutely be staying again in the future!"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice modern hotel in a lively area. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, convenient to shops and restaurants. Easy check in and check out. Parking was a breeze as well."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spet 2 nights in Oct at the hotel. Wonderful experience. Room is spacious and clean, bed is comfortable. Breakfast spread is good and we especially like the chef cooked meals in addition to the buffet. Hotel is located very near the central station and places of interest. We covered all these by foot and was very manageable. Lots of restaurant options nearby too. Staffs were friendly ad helpful. Definitely a place to consider when visiting Edinburgh. We used Uber to the hotel and cost 22 and 37 pounds to / fro."

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Multrees Walk

8.0/10 (1 review)

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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

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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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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. Stay Hush

2. Market Street Hotel

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

6. 100 Princes Street

7. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. Eden Locke

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

13. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

14. Roomzzz Edinburgh

15. Tigerlily

16. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

17. 24 Royal Terrace

18. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

19. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

20. 33 Castle Terrace

Compare top hotels near St James Quarter

Stay Hush

Market Street Hotel

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Old Waverley Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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

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