--- title: "Hotels near Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh: 88 within 1 km" description: "88 ranked hotels within 1 km of Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, the closest 200 m away. Compare guest ratings, distances and walking times." url: https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/edinburgh/near/edinburgh-castle/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-14 --- # Hotels near Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle is one of the best-known sights in Edinburgh. We rank 88 hotels within 1 km of it, 20 of them within 500 m; their average guest rating is 8.7, and the closest is 200 m away. - **Hotels within 1 km:** 88 - **Within 500 m:** 20 - **Average guest rating:** 8.7 - **Closest hotel:** 200 m ## Closest hotels Hotel ★★★★ Tollcross ### [Wilde Edinburgh Grassmarket](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wilde-edinburgh-grassmarket-edinburgh/) 8.9 **Excellent** 9 reviews 200 m away Apartment Tollcross ### [33 Castle Terrace](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/33-castle-terrace-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 9.7 **Exceptional** 18 reviews 230 m away Apartment Tollcross ### [Edinburgh Nine](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/edinburgh-nine-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 **Exceptional** 25 reviews 260 m away Hostel Tollcross ### [Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kick-ass-grassmarket-18-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 **Excellent** 332 reviews 290 m away Apartment Tollcross ### [The Knight Residence by Mansley Serviced Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-knight-residence-by-mansley-serviced-apartments-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi - Free breakfast 9.2 **Excellent** 503 reviews 370 m away Hotel ★★★ Old Town ### [The Grassmarket Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-grassmarket-hotel-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 8.5 **Very good** 320 reviews 380 m away Apartment West End ### [Edinburgh Castle Apartments & Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/edinburgh-castle-apartments-suites-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 **Excellent** 254 reviews 400 m away Hotel ★★★★ Tollcross ### [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/doubletree-by-hilton-edinburgh-city-centre-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi - Gym 8.5 **Very good** 165 reviews 410 m away Hotel ★★★★ Tollcross ### [Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-edinburgh-centre-hotel-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi - Swimming pool - Gym 8.6 **Very good** 332 reviews 410 m away Hotel ★★★★★ Old Town ### [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/virgin-hotels-edinburgh-edinburgh/) 8.9 **Excellent** 18 reviews 420 m away Hotel ★★★★★ West End ### [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-caledonian-edinburgh-curio-collection-by-hilton-edinburgh/) - Swimming pool - Spa - Gym 8.7 **Very good** 162 reviews 420 m away Hotel ★★★ Tollcross ### [Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Lauriston Place](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/premier-inn-edinburgh-cc-lauriston-place-edinburgh/) 7.5 **Good** 41 reviews 430 m away ## Best-rated within 1 km of Edinburgh Castle Ranked by StayVersus score: guest rating adjusted for the number of reviews. #1 Hotel ★★★★★ Old Town ### [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/old-town-chambers-autograph-collection-edinburgh/) 9.4 **Exceptional** 904 reviews 640 m away #2 Apartment Old Town ### [Linton Collection 28 North Bridge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/linton-collection-28-north-bridge-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 **Exceptional** 357 reviews 830 m away #3 Hotel ★★★★ West End ### [Tigerlily Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tigerlily-hotel-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 **Exceptional** 244 reviews 500 m away #4 Hotel ★★★★★ Old Town ### [The Balmoral Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-balmoral-hotel-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi - Free breakfast - Swimming pool 9.4 **Exceptional** 192 reviews 850 m away #5 Hotel ★★★★ West End ### [Eden Locke](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/eden-locke-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 9.3 **Exceptional** 418 reviews 470 m away #6 Apartment New Town ### [RIGH Residences](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/righ-residences-edinburgh/) 9.5 **Exceptional** 80 reviews 490 m away #7 Hotel ★★★★ Old Town ### [Market Street Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/market-street-hotel-edinburgh/) 9.3 **Exceptional** 127 reviews 700 m away #8 Hotel ★★★★ West End ### [The Rutland Hotel & Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-rutland-hotel-apartments-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi - Gym 9.7 **Exceptional** 32 reviews 470 m away #9 Hotel ★★★★★ Greenside ### [W Edinburgh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/w-edinburgh-edinburgh/) - Free breakfast 9.5 **Exceptional** 41 reviews 950 m away #10 Apartment Old Town ### [Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/linton-collection-blackfriars-lofts-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 **Excellent** 77 reviews 940 m away #11 Hotel ★★★★ New Town ### [Malmaison Edinburgh City](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/malmaison-edinburgh-city-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 **Excellent** 71 reviews 800 m away #12 Apartment West End ### [Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/heeton-concept-aparthotel-edinburgh-queen-street-edinburgh/) - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 **Excellent** 919 reviews 630 m away [All hotels in Edinburgh](https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/edinburgh/)[Hotel prices in Edinburgh by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/edinburgh/prices/) ## FAQ: Edinburgh Castle ### Which hotel is closest to Edinburgh Castle? Wilde Edinburgh Grassmarket, about 200 m away (3 min walk). ### What is the best-rated hotel near Edinburgh Castle? Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection: 9.4/10 from 904 guest reviews, 640 m from Edinburgh Castle. ### How many hotels are near Edinburgh Castle? We rank 88 hotels within 1 km of Edinburgh Castle, 20 of them within 500 m; 12 have five stars. Landmark data: [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212065) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/edinburgh/near/edinburgh-castle/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/