The Best Hotels Closest to Castlehill in Edinburgh for 2026

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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 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, 0.4 km from Castlehill

Kirby

SAR 592

SAR 746 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.6 km from Castlehill

Abdullah

SAR 1,768

SAR 2,228 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.

A row of three-story buildings with uniform window designs and a central section with a distinct architectural feature.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in toaster, and a coffee maker.

A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

3. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

New Town, 0.5 km from Castlehill

David

SAR 1,781

SAR 2,798 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 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 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.

4. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Castlehill

Peter

SAR 971

SAR 1,223 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

5. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.4 km from Castlehill

Eevy

SAR 1,756

SAR 2,212 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A historic building with multiple storefronts, including a whisky shop and a restaurant.

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

A building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Castlehill

Danielle

SAR 529

SAR 666 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

7. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.7 km from Castlehill

Sarah

SAR 585

SAR 737 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.

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

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Castlehill

Kathleen

SAR 832

SAR 1,048 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Castlehill

Blake

SAR 886

SAR 1,117 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 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.

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

10. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.5 km from Castlehill

Steve

SAR 616

SAR 777 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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.

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

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

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.7 km from Castlehill

Ellyn

SAR 863

SAR 1,087 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 living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.

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

12. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.6 km from Castlehill

Paola

SAR 719

SAR 906 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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.

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Castlehill

Josh

SAR 609

SAR 767 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A modern loft with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

14. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Castlehill

Diana

SAR 834

SAR 1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 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 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, 0.7 km from Castlehill

Matthew

SAR 836

SAR 1,053 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

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

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Castlehill

Joshua

SAR 380

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.8 km from Castlehill

Alexis

SAR 541

SAR 682 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A view through a window of a historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stonework.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

18. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Castlehill

Susan

SAR 1,094

SAR 2,574 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A multi-story building with a traditional stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a wooden door.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a clock, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a framed painting.

19. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Castlehill

George

SAR 457

SAR 576 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 marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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

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

20. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.7 km from Castlehill

DANIELA

SAR 851

SAR 1,072 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Castlehill

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,548 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,466 reviews	View
100 Princes Street	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View

Top Castlehill Hotel Reviews

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay!"

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in the heart of the city! Very delicious restaurant downstairs. Very helpful staff. Parking is quite challenging so keep that in mind. We found a place to park 15 min walk which was fine! Very gorgeous rooms. Would highly recommend!"

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great for the location and value. We didn’t do the breakfast option and that seems to be the right choice!"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buena ubicación. Conceniente patw ir a todos lados caminando. Lo único es que no nos rellenaron el jabón líquido para bañarnos y el teléfono del cuarto no funcionaba. Pero lo demás todo excelente"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Great central location. Friendly and helpful staff."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The property was smack in the middle of Edinburgh. Steps away from new town and just a short walk to Old Town. Staff were very helpful and our room stay was very comfortable."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Located across the street from the train station and a block away from the Royal Mile"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Excellent place to stay in old town. Very centrally located. Good restaurant and bar and very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend"

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

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

Other attractions near Castlehill

A narrow street with historic stone buildings, a gated courtyard, and a wet pavement.

Writers' Museum

You can study the exhibits at Writers' Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.

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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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The Hub

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting The Hub, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

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Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Highland Tolbooth Kirk. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Riddle's Court

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Riddle's Court. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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Witchery Tours

You can study the exhibits at Witchery Tours, 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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The Liquid Room

After visiting The Liquid Room, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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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 Castlehill?

Castlehill is located in Edinburgh. This historic area is known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1587 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Castlehill?

Adjacent to Castlehill, 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 choices close by include YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels are there near Castlehill?

Expedia has 1587 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Castlehill.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Castlehill.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Castlehill or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Castlehill?

Study the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, or Writers' Museum. Sights like Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Castlehill?

To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There may not be many public transit options to choose from close to Castlehill so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Castlehill hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

4. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5. 100 Princes Street

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Eden Locke

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

10. Edinburgh Nine

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

12. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

14. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

18. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

19. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

20. Tigerlily

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Top Castlehill Hotel Reviews

Stay Central

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Market Street Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near Castlehill

Writers' Museum

Scotch Whisky Experience

The Hub

Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Riddle's Court

Witchery Tours

The Liquid Room

Tartan Weaving Mill

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