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

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

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

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Kirby

SAR 588

SAR 741 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

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

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.8 km from National War Museum

NHU PHUC

SAR 1,756

SAR 2,212 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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 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.

3. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Robert

SAR 783

SAR 986 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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 with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table, and chairs. There is a large window with a city view.

4. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 0.9 km from National War Museum

Luca

SAR 500

SAR 630 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic stone building with a large window and a view of a castle on a hill.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a blue toaster. A grey sofa with checkered cushions is positioned against a wall, and a floor lamp is visible to the right.

A modern room with a sofa, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of parked cars.

A bedroom with a large window, a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a neatly made bed with rolled towels.

5. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Steve

SAR 612

SAR 771 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

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

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from National War Museum

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 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.

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

7. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Lauren

SAR 581

SAR 732 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Ellyn

SAR 869

SAR 1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

A modern living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Paola

SAR 717

SAR 904 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from National War Museum

Blake

SAR 880

SAR 1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

11. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from National War Museum

Peter

SAR 929

SAR 1,170 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 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, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Daniela

SAR 792

SAR 998 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

13. Haymarket Apartments

West End, 1 km from National War Museum

"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 1,236 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Joshua

SAR 391

SAR 492 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 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.

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Claire

SAR 814

SAR 1,026 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A spiral staircase with a wooden handrail and metal balusters, leading to a landing with a small mirror and framed pictures on the walls.

16. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Christopher

SAR 617

SAR 777 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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 dining table with plates of food, a drink, and a book.

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Alexis

SAR 535

SAR 674 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 1 km from National War Museum

Sandra L

SAR 594

SAR 748 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a toaster.

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

19. Destiny Scotland Apartments at Canning Street Lane

West End, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Sharon

SAR 672

SAR 847 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

20. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Moustafa Marwan

SAR 704

SAR 887 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,537 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 347 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 734 reviews	View
Edinburgh Nine	9.6 Exceptional 103 reviews	View

Top National War Museum Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms, price, and location were all great! Would stay here again if I make it back to Edinburgh."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Surprisingly good for what was to be expected from a basic hotel (albeit at Edinburgh prices!) Rooms have everything that you need, great central location and staff were friendly enough. The room was quite warm though, and unfortunately the air con was reset centrally during the night, which made for a quite uncomfortable sleep."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"This was our second stay at a Motel One . Earlier in our trip, we stayed at Motel One Princes Street. This facility was very clean, the staff was helpful and friendly. The availability of breakfast was very convenient and I loved the breakfast. The location was great with easy access to the train station and easy but hilly walking to shops and the Royal Mile. Would stay again."

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Hotel was easy to find, staff were all exceptional and rooms were clean. Things to be aware of…they have rooms in the main building and rooms in the building across the street. Buildings are secure and safe, however you cannot take drinks across the street so if you want a glass of wine in bed it’s not possible. Also parking is about a10-15min walk from the hotel."

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."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel within an easy walking distance to Edinburgh Waverly Train Station and High Street. Room was comfortable and included free mini-bar snack and beverage items."

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Spa is very unappealing; in a dark dungeon-like underground space. Staff there are excellent but underserved."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay for our 30th Anniversary staff polite and friendly"

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A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.

Princes Street Gardens

9.0/10 (3,373 reviews)

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A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.

Edinburgh Castle

9.4/10 (12,023 reviews)

Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Scotch Whisky Experience

8.8/10 (347 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Scotch Whisky Experience, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.

Grassmarket

9.2/10 (4,895 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Royal Scots Regimental Museum

You can study the exhibits at Royal Scots Regimental Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

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The Witches' Well

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you spend time at The Witches' Well. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Church of St John the Evangelist

After visiting Church of St John the Evangelist, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Tartan Weaving Mill

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Tartan Weaving Mill, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National War Museum?

National War Museum is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1577 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National War Museum?

Adjacent to National War Museum, Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels can I expect to find near National War Museum?

Expedia has 1577 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National War Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National War Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near National War Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National War Museum?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near National War Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near National War Museum?

Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Writers' Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to National War Museum?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There might not be many public transit options close to National War Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for National War Museum hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. RÌGH Residences

4. The Resident Edinburgh

5. Edinburgh Nine

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

7. Eden Locke

8. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. Haymarket Apartments

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

16. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

19. Destiny Scotland Apartments at Canning Street Lane

20. 33 Castle Terrace

Compare popular hotels close to National War Museum

Top National War Museum Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near National War Museum

Princes Street Gardens

Edinburgh Castle

Scotch Whisky Experience

Grassmarket

Royal Scots Regimental Museum

The Witches' Well

Church of St John the Evangelist

Tartan Weaving Mill

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