The Best Hotels Closest to Castlehill in Edinburgh for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.6 km from Castlehill

NHU PHUC

AED 1,922

AED 2,422 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

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.

A bathroom with two large, dark stone sinks, a mirror, and a towel rack.

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Castlehill

Pam

AED 652

AED 822 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

3. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Castlehill

Robert

AED 764

AED 963 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

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

4. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Castlehill

Malin

AED 1,217

AED 2,166 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 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.

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Castlehill

Kathleen

AED 786

AED 991 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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 bedroom with a large window, a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a neatly made bed with rolled towels.

6. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.5 km from Castlehill

Steve

AED 581

AED 732 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Castlehill

Marilyn

AED 622

AED 784 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a long counter, 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 staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

A bar with a glass front, wicker furniture, and a potted plant outside.

8. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.7 km from Castlehill

Victoria

AED 530

AED 668 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

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.

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Castlehill

Kerry

AED 944

AED 1,190 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A Marshall speaker and a remote control on a wooden surface.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a white marble sink, a glass-enclosed shower, and a towel rack.

10. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.9 km from Castlehill

Abdulaziz

AED 549

AED 692 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 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 dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.

11. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.6 km from Castlehill

Paola

AED 598

AED 753 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

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.

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.

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Castlehill

Daniela

AED 763

AED 962 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a stainless steel sink, a gold faucet, and a black dishwasher.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, chairs, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a black sink, a mirror, and a red-tiled wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

13. Meus Apartments

New Town, 0.9 km from Castlehill

Harald

AED 679

AED 856 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

14. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Castlehill

Rory

AED 965

AED 1,215 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

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

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

15. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Castlehill

Shelby

AED 944

AED 1,190 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

16. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Castlehill

Olivia

AED 674

AED 849 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower curtain, and a hand dryer.

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

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

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

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Castlehill

Lisa

AED 802

AED 1,011 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

18. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.8 km from Castlehill

Joao

AED 621

AED 782 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A theater with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a brown headboard, and two bedside lamps.

19. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Castlehill

Joshua

AED 421

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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.

20. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.4 km from Castlehill

Eevy

AED 1,806

AED 2,276 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Castlehill

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,529 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 342 reviews	View
Moment George IV Bridge	9.8 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Castlehill Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel staffs are very kind, and room is useful and clean."

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"Love this spot"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"I would definitely stay here again. The staff was really kind and helpful. The amenities were great and the location was perfect!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel, good location and friendly staff. One elevator can’t working so there was a long wait for the elevator."

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"The bed furniture can be quite creaky and very easy to hear upstairs neighbors but the location, decor, staff friendliness, and comfort were wonderful! Our room wasn’t ready until an hour after check in when they offered to switch us to a room that was ready and although they gave us the directions to our room they forgot to write down the new room number so it was a bit crazy at first but it happens! Bar was lovely and photobooth is super cute."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"All great Amenities too perfumed,"

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"There was a very musty smell in the room. The location of the hotel was pretty central for everything we wanted to do. The staff was very friendly as well."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel that is very conveniently located."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for sight seeing in Edinburgh"

Other attractions near Castlehill

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

Writers' Museum

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Scotch Whisky Experience

8.8/10 (347 reviews)

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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. The Balmoral Hotel

2. Market Street Hotel

3. RÌGH Residences

4. Moment George IV Bridge

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

6. Edinburgh Nine

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Eden Locke

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

11. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. Meus Apartments

14. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

15. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

16. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

18. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

19. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

20. 100 Princes Street

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Top Castlehill Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Market Street Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

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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