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

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

A modern room with a large window, a view of buildings, and a chair.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a chair.

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

1. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Nipa

SAR 689

SAR 868 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Cynthia

SAR 842

SAR 1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

christopher

SAR 615

SAR 775 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from St James Quarter

Benton

SAR 796

SAR 1,003 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building with a stone facade, a central entrance with a fanlight, and a signboard with the name 'Mayo.'

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

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

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

5. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Victoria

SAR 693

SAR 873 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

SAR 985

SAR 1,242 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small side table with a lamp.

7. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Paola

SAR 724

SAR 912 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

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

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.

8. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Margie Pecks

SAR 769

SAR 969 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

9. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Robert

SAR 891

SAR 1,123 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Rory

SAR 1,391

SAR 1,752 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

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.

11. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Derek

SAR 1,845

SAR 2,324 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 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.

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.

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Kerry

SAR 1,343

SAR 1,692 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

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.

13. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 1.2 km from St James Quarter

Moustafa Marwan

SAR 713

SAR 898 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building entrance with a classical design, featuring a central door with a glass panel, flanked by columns, and a small window with plants.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, and a book.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa set, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

14. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Sonal

SAR 772

SAR 972 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

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

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

Madelaine

SAR 745

SAR 939 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A theater with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

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

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Joshua

SAR 469

SAR 591 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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.

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

17. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

New Town, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Jonathan

SAR 768

SAR 967 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

18. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 1 km from St James Quarter

Joao

SAR 707

SAR 891 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items, a refrigerator, and a bar area.

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

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

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.

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Olivia

SAR 874

SAR 1,102 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A window with two potted plants and a view of a historic castle.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

A room with a large window, a round table with two mugs, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

20. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from St James Quarter

Christopher

SAR 742

SAR 935 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,520 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 246 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 178 reviews	View
Eden Locke	9.6 Exceptional 1,411 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Our room was spacious, had a large sitting couch and was very clean. We have stayed in three Apex hotels on our Trip to Scotland and London and I would highly recommend them all."

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel muy bien ubicado. Lo recomiendo"

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"This hotel is a solid choice. It has a relatively good location and was very comfortable. We did have some malfunctions with the lock on our room and had to change our keys. The grout on the tile in the shower was dirty, but not so dirty that you did not want to use the shower. I don’t think these issues are indicative of the hotel as a whole."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience, the hotel is in a perfect to visit the Castle and surrounding areas"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great!"

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good location and a good stay"

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

8/10 Good

"Location was great to see all the attractions in Edinburgh on a very quiet street. The kitchen and washing machine were very convenient. The only negative was the springs in the mattress could be felt. The hotel was able to switch/ flip the mattress."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for exploring old and “new” Edinburgh!! Right on the Royal Mile and less than 15 minutes to any and all the sites—- great pub restaurants immediately nearby at reasonable prices- really recommended!!"

Other attractions near St James Quarter

Waterloo Place

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Waterloo Place. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene.

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The Voodoo Rooms

After visiting The Voodoo Rooms, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh.

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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 1505 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 YOTEL Edinburgh and Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

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

Expedia has 1505 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. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. Eden Locke

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

7. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

8. Braid Apartments by Mansley

9. RÌGH Residences

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. 100 Princes Street

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

13. 33 Castle Terrace

14. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

17. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

18. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

20. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

W Edinburgh

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

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