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

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.

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

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

kimberly

SAR 837

SAR 1,055 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A modern building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

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.

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.9 km from Old Tolbooth

christopher

SAR 459

SAR 579 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 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 modern interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

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

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.9 km from Old Tolbooth

Nipa

SAR 548

SAR 691 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

4. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

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

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

5. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

NHU PHUC

SAR 1,763

SAR 2,221 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 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.

6. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Robert

SAR 782

SAR 986 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 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.

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

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Old Tolbooth

Asel

SAR 965

SAR 1,215 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.9 km from Old Tolbooth

Lauren

SAR 581

SAR 732 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 luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

9. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Eevy

SAR 2,054

SAR 2,588 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large window, a bathtub, a chair, and a bedside table.

10. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old Tolbooth

Danielle

SAR 579

SAR 729 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A view of a castle through a window, with a table and some items in the foreground.

A round table with a plate of croissants, a coffee maker, and several black cups.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a built-in shelf above the sink holding glasses, a plant, and books.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and large windows with curtains.

11. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

Malin

SAR 976

SAR 1,529 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

12. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Kathleen

SAR 853

SAR 1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Blake

SAR 880

SAR 1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

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, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

Daniela

SAR 896

SAR 1,129 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

15. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 1 km from Old Tolbooth

Ellyn

SAR 923

SAR 1,164 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

A black metal gate with the address "129 The High Street" and a security camera above it.

16. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old Tolbooth

Colson

SAR 747

SAR 941 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 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.

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

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.9 km from Old Tolbooth

Claire

SAR 770

SAR 971 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

Christopher

SAR 617

SAR 777 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

A lobby with a checkered floor, a central seating area, and a large painting on the back wall.

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

New Town, 0.5 km from Old Tolbooth

Amy

SAR 1,236

SAR 1,557 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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.

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

20. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 1 km from Old Tolbooth

Sonal

SAR 537

SAR 677 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Top Old Tolbooth Hotel Reviews

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay. Excellent location."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly and helpful staff, and clean comfortable room."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful service, great location, professional staff, friendly atmosphere, clean room. We will come back."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Godspower and Mohammed were very helpful with helping get access to my room when my phone died and we had good conversations about valuable life experiences. 100% recommend"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, delicious buffet breakfast and very professional and friendly staff."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"Very clean, great location, helpful staff and ok breakfast. Relatively expensive"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect sleep had and afterwards a relaxing swim then a beautiful breakfast had. The location is ideal for bus or train travelling. I will definitely return next year."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in a good location, nice breakfast, clean and I’d like to say thank you to Paula to help in the breakfast time. She was amazing."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Loved the location."

Other attractions near Old Tolbooth

A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a statue, and a cobblestone square.

St. Giles' Cathedral

9.0/10 (2,705 reviews)

St. Giles' Cathedral 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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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A statue of a man on horseback in a square surrounded by historic buildings.

Parliament House

Parliament House 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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Heart of Midlothian

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Heart of Midlothian. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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David Hume's Statue

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to David Hume's Statue. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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John Knox's Grave

Enjoy a stop at John Knox's Grave, a landmark worth seeing in Edinburgh. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Gladstone's Land

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Gladstone's Land. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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Charles II Statue

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Charles II Statue. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Real Mary King's Close

8.8/10 (471 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Real Mary King's Close. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Tolbooth?

Old Tolbooth 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 1560 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Old Tolbooth?

Adjacent to Old Tolbooth, 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 Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels are there close to Old Tolbooth?

Expedia has 1560 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old Tolbooth.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Old Tolbooth.

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

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What can I see and do near Old Tolbooth?

Study the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, or Museum on the Mound. 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, Usher Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Old Tolbooth?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There may not be many public transit options close to Old Tolbooth so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Old Tolbooth hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

3. Stay Hush

4. Market Street Hotel

5. The Balmoral Hotel

6. RÌGH Residences

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Eden Locke

9. 100 Princes Street

10. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

11. Moment George IV Bridge

12. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

15. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

16. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

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

20. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

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Top Old Tolbooth Hotel Reviews

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Other attractions near Old Tolbooth

St. Giles' Cathedral

Parliament House

Heart of Midlothian

David Hume's Statue

John Knox's Grave

Gladstone's Land

Charles II Statue

Real Mary King's Close

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