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

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

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.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Old College

kimberly

AED 673

AED 848 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 living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1.1 km from Old College

christopher

AED 490

AED 618 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Old College

Nipa

AED 586

AED 738 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

A modern interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

4. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

Pam

AED 670

AED 845 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

5. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1 km from Old College

Robert

AED 764

AED 963 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

6. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.6 km from Old College

NHU PHUC

AED 1,925

AED 2,426 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

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.

7. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from Old College

Benton

AED 734

AED 924 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 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.

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old College

Kathleen

AED 787

AED 992 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 view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

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

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

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Marilyn

AED 635

AED 800 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a blue toaster. A grey sofa with checkered cushions is positioned against a wall, and a floor lamp is visible to the right.

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.

10. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 1 km from Old College

Steve

AED 587

AED 740 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

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.

11. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

Kerry

AED 946

AED 1,192 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 dark cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

A reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 1 km from Old College

Margie Pecks

AED 679

AED 856 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

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, 0.3 km from Old College

Rory

AED 965

AED 1,215 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.9 km from Old College

karen

AED 604

AED 761 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

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

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.3 km from Old College

Joao

AED 622

AED 784 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

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

16. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Old College

Derek

AED 1,806

AED 2,276 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

17. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

"Edinburgh is very chaotic/touristy on the Royal Mile and this was right in the chaos, however, it felt very safe & the room itself was very spacious, clean & worth the price for it all. I had to contact them once for directions and they answered right away and were super helpful. It sucks there are stairs you have to carry your luggage up and the luggage room was on the first floor, very small/crowded & right next to our apartment room door, but it didn’t seem to get too loud or an issue when...

Brooke

AED 886

AED 1,116 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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, 0.3 km from Old College

Christopher

AED 797

AED 1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious room with a wooden door, stone walls, a potted plant, and a glass table.

A red leather sofa with decorative pillows against a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in oven. There is a small island with a sink and a decorative vase.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a grey headboard, a wooden door to the left, and a bathroom visible through an open door in the background.

19. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

David

AED 1,587

AED 2,347 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A historic cityscape with a prominent church steeple, dense architecture, and a mountain in the background.

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a small table with a plant, and a fireplace.

A view through a window of a castle-like structure surrounded by greenery.

A black door with a gold handle and a sign above it that reads "18 Hanover Street".

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Taylor

AED 750

AED 945 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Old College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 845 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 251 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,527 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 342 reviews	View

Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Overall, this was a great property to stay at if you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time. Located within walking distance of public transit and many of the popular sights, making it a convenient choice. Stay didn’t blow me away, but was good enough to meet our needs. Towels and sheets were changed daily, which was nice, but sometimes appears to be dirty (specks of black on towels and sheets). We requested a quieter room, which seemed to help reduce noise."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay and the property worked pretty well. Staff was very friendly."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay and location."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay here. The rooms and amenities were very nice. The staff was friendly and helpful and was always willing to help with any needs. The breakfast was also very good. We ate there each morning and everything from the egg's benedict, the Scottish breakfast, the Belgium waffles were all very good. They also had a nice selection of honey and jams. Make sure you get the breakfast when staying here."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall good stay, very conveniently located to Waverley, Old Town/New Town, and many city sights."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and amenities good. However, no window made it claustrophobic, especially as it was called a premium room?! Luckily was only there for one night."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for sight seeing in Edinburgh"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel!"

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and clean very friendly"

Other attractions near Old College

Talbot Rice Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Talbot Rice Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and shops.

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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. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

3. Stay Hush

4. Market Street Hotel

5. RÌGH Residences

6. The Balmoral Hotel

7. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

10. Edinburgh Nine

11. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

16. 100 Princes Street

17. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

19. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

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Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Market Street Hotel

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

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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