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

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.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

kimberly

AED 822

AED 1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 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.

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from George Heriot’s School

Kirby

AED 575

AED 725 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 spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

NHU PHUC

AED 1,724

AED 2,172 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 kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

4. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Robert

AED 765

AED 964 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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

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.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Asel

AED 947

AED 1,193 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 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.

6. Eden Locke

New Town, 1 km from George Heriot’s School

Lauren

AED 568

AED 716 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from George Heriot’s School

Danielle

AED 516

AED 650 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

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

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Kathleen

AED 835

AED 1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

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

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

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

9. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.7 km from George Heriot’s School

Eevy

AED 2,009

AED 2,531 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.

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.

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, 0.8 km from George Heriot’s School

Blake

AED 861

AED 1,085 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

11. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Malin

AED 1,249

AED 2,206 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Daniela

AED 876

AED 1,104 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bottles, and pendant lighting.

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.

13. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Ellyn

AED 903

AED 1,138 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 spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

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

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

14. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 1 km from George Heriot’s School

Claire

AED 753

AED 949 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, decorated with Christmas trees and lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.

15. Black Ivy Hotel

Bruntsfield, 1.1 km from George Heriot’s School

Océane

AED 537

AED 676 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 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.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

16. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from George Heriot’s School

Colson

AED 782

AED 986 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 modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Christopher

AED 603

AED 760 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A table set with multiple tiered dessert stands, a teapot, cups, and a bottle.

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

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.

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

New Town, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Amy

AED 1,205

AED 1,518 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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.

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.5 km from George Heriot’s School

Moustafa Marwan

AED 682

AED 859 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet setup with various food items, a refrigerator, and a bar area.

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

A wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

A sign with the name 'Wilde' against a backdrop of lush greenery and a historic building under a blue sky.

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Raymundo

AED 629

AED 793 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top George Heriot’s School Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything about the hotel is excellent. Room, location, cleanliness. We just had a really rough check in. We had asked for an early check in months prior, and were told they would do everything to accommodate us. We arrived at 8:00am and weren’t given our room until 2:30. Checkout isn’t until 11, so expected 12 the latest. We were not given a time window and basically ignored in the beautiful lobby."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

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

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

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

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great stay. Location is good with a lot of shops and sights around. I would stay there again."

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"

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."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful exterior fit nicely within the surrounding area. Centrally located by Royal Mile, High St. staff was immensely kind and helpful. Thank you to Sara for going above and beyond. The room was spacious and clean as was the bathroom."

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Room was nice. The bar attached was noisy, however, earplugs were provided. Staff were exceptional as was the breakfast. Really good location. If you come by train and have luggage I would recommend taking a taxi. Enjoyed our brief stay."

Other attractions near George Heriot’s School

A bronze statue of a dog in front of a pub named "EYFRIARS BOB".

Greyfriar's Bobby

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to Greyfriar's Bobby. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.

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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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A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a pub named 'Squeez,' and a shop called 'Pink.'

Victoria Street

Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Victoria Street. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

After visiting George Mackenzie's Mausoleum, 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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Vennel Steps

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Vennel Steps. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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The Wee Red Bar

After visiting The Wee Red Bar, 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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Magdalen Chapel

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Magdalen Chapel. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Augustine United Church

Augustine United Church 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 in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around George Heriot's School?

George Heriot's School 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 1485 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to George Heriot's School?

Adjacent to George Heriot's School, 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 Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to George Heriot's School?

Expedia has 1485 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from George Heriot's School.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near George Heriot's School, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near George Heriot's School.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near George Heriot's School?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near George Heriot's School, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near George Heriot's School?

Study the collections at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, or Writers' Museum. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, and Queen's Hall.

How can I get to George Heriot's School?

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 may not be many public transit choices near by George Heriot's School so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for George Heriot’s School hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Market Street Hotel

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. RÌGH Residences

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. Eden Locke

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. 100 Princes Street

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. Moment George IV Bridge

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

14. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

15. Black Ivy Hotel

16. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

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

19. 33 Castle Terrace

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

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Top George Heriot’s School Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Stay Central

Other attractions near George Heriot’s School

Greyfriar's Bobby

Grassmarket

Victoria Street

George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

Vennel Steps

The Wee Red Bar

Magdalen Chapel

Augustine United Church

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