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

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

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.

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1.1 km from Old College

Laura

SAR 464

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Old College

kimberly

SAR 795

SAR 1,002 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 modern interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

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

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

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 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.

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

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.6 km from Old College

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

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

5. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1 km from Old College

Robert

SAR 783

SAR 986 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

6. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from Old College

"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 593

SAR 747 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

7. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 1 km from Old College

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

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.

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old College

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

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

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

9. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.2 km from Old College

SAR 581

SAR 732 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

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

10. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Old College

Nipa

SAR 518

SAR 653 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 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.

11. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 1.1 km from Old College

Paola

SAR 714

SAR 899 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 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.

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

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

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

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

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

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.

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Daniela

SAR 792

SAR 998 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old College

Joshua

SAR 391

SAR 492 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.3 km from Old College

Joao

SAR 495

SAR 623 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception area with a marble floor, a reception desk, a framed artwork, and a decorative wall with flowers.

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

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

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.

17. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 1.2 km from Old College

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

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

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

18. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 1.2 km from Old College

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

19. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Christopher

SAR 617

SAR 777 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

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

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

20. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Sandra L

SAR 594

SAR 748 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Old College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 259 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 858 reviews	View
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 346 reviews	View

Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Really great location! Rooms are a decent size."

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."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Great time at Yotel, staff was friendly and room was big. Air Conditioning was iffy if it worked or not"

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

8/10 Good

"We stayed in Edinburgh for 3 nights and the Mount Royal was great. The room was nice, bathroom was a little small but manageable (shower is not fully enclosed so water will go out onto the floor). It was nice to have the bar and restaurant on site. The service at the reception desk and the bar were great. The location is nice and central to old and new town, Dean Village is even only a 20min walk away."

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."

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"staff was helpful and clean room."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Being from the US and first time in Edinburgh, the hotel location was a great importance to our travel! About a 7 min walk from the bus station, the location was centered with everything to see and do. The 24 hr wash and dry and gym , not to mention the breakfast was indeed an added bonus! The staff were very kind and helpful when in need."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel so much!! Everyone was so incredibly kind and the room and bathroom were so nice! Location was absolutely perfect. Very central and you can literally see the castle from out front!"

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Talbot Rice Gallery

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La Belle Angele

La Belle Angele is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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The Mash House

The Mash House is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Stramash

Stramash is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Caves

After visiting The Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Bannerman's Bar

After visiting Bannerman's Bar, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Festival Theatre

9.0/10 (299 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Festival Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old College?

Old College is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1439 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Old College?

Adjacent to Old College, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels will I find near Old College?

Expedia has 1439 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old College.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Old College.

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

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Old College, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Old College?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, and Surgeon's Hall feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and St. Giles' Cathedral are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Old College?

If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stations to Old Town Edinburgh. There might not be many public transit choices close to Old College so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Old College hotels

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. Market Street Hotel

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. RÌGH Residences

6. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

7. Edinburgh Nine

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. Eden Locke

10. Stay Hush

11. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

17. 24 Royal Terrace

18. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

19. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

20. Roomzzz Edinburgh

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Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Market Street Hotel

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Other attractions near Old College

Talbot Rice Gallery

La Belle Angele

The Mash House

Stramash

The Caves

Cabaret Voltaire

Bannerman's Bar

Festival Theatre

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