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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 balcony with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the cityscape.

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

Pam

AED 576

AED 726 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 spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.6 km from Old College

NHU PHUC

AED 1,722

AED 2,169 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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 multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Old College

Nipa

AED 561

AED 707 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

4. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1.1 km from Old College

christopher

AED 455

AED 573 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

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

5. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from Old College

"This was a beautiful apartment to stay in, with the perfect mix of historic charm and fresh, modern finishes. We did have a mix-up with our booking, as the room was reserved for three people but didn’t have a sleeping option for the third guest. However, reception responded quickly and made things right, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a lovely stay and I would definitely stay here again."

Jennifer

AED 669

AED 843 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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.

6. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1 km from Old College

Robert

AED 764

AED 962 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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.

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

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

Asel

AED 945

AED 1,191 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

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.

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

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

A bedroom with a large window, a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a neatly made bed with rolled towels.

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 living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

9. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 1 km from Old College

Steve

AED 564

AED 711 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 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".

10. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Marilyn

AED 553

AED 696 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

11. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Old College

Eevy

AED 1,806

AED 2,275 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Blake

AED 948

AED 1,194 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

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

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.9 km from Old College

Eric

AED 586

AED 739 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a black telephone. There is a dining area with a glass table, two chairs, and a bowl of fruit. Large windows provide a view of the city.

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

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

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 1 km from Old College

Margie Pecks

AED 602

AED 758 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 spiral staircase with a wooden handrail and metal balusters, leading to a landing with a small mirror and framed pictures on the walls.

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

15. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Christopher

AED 602

AED 759 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.3 km from Old College

Joao

AED 448

AED 564 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 lobby with a checkered floor, a central seating area, and a large painting on the back wall.

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

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

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Amy

AED 1,207

AED 1,521 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a store with shelves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a balcony with a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Sandra L

AED 579

AED 730 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a glass-top dining table, and a view of the city through a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Susan

AED 894

AED 2,321 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

20. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.9 km from Old College

Moustafa Marwan

AED 673

AED 848 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Old College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,538 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 47 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 257 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 181 reviews	View

Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Leonardo was perfect, the staff was so helpful, it's in a great location to get anywhere in the city, and the place felt quite quiet for being so centrally located. So glad we added the breakfast every day, the selection was great and it saved us having to find new places to eat every morning during our week long stay."

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"It was close to everything"

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."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We love to stay in this hotel when we come to Edinburgh. The rooms are so comfortable and well throught through. We also love having a glass of champagne in the bar whilst watching the sun set over the Edinburgh skyline. Make sure you get full value from your stay with the complimentary mini-bar and in-room coffee maker, etc."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"M"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"Really liked the hotel just wish there would have been more description about the room. The photos show a room with big windows hot to the hotel and it was a small window looking right at a wall. Was so bummed out! Also keep in mind there is no AC so you’ll probably want to open your windows which is fine expect it’s near a pub I heard everything from singing and drunk people up until around 4am very loudly and then people fighting. Other than that great location."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location was excellent. Breakfast was nice. Staff friendly. Would stay there again."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"Great location, quiet, and easy check-in. The staff were polite and professional. The stay was pretty pricey but it's Edinburgh. I would stay again if I were to return."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"All was excellent! So clean and charming. Excellent location. Staff is very welcoming, helpful and attentive. Would recommend."

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The Mash House

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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

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Bannerman's Bar

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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. Market Street Hotel

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. Stay Hush

4. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

5. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

6. RÌGH Residences

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. Edinburgh Nine

10. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

11. 100 Princes Street

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

15. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

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

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

19. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

20. 33 Castle Terrace

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Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile

Stay Central

Market Street Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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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