The Best Hotels Closest to Old College in Edinburgh for 2026

Q: 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 1409 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Q: Where is the best place to stay close to Old College?

Adjacent to Old College, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Apex Waterloo Place Hotel .

Q: How many hotels will I find near Old College?

Expedia has 1409 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old College.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 .

Q: What can I see and do near Old College?

National Museum of Scotland, Surgeon's Hall, and Scotch Whisky Experience 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.

Q: 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.

Our top choices for Old College hotels

Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

Tampa

AED 1,416 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Old College

Seth

AED 1,385 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old College

OZAN

AED 1,134 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

AED 1,165 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.6 km from Old College

Beverly

AED 3,961 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Townhouse Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

AED 1,890 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Ten Hill Place

Southside, 0.3 km from Old College

Kara

AED 981 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Superior 2 Bed Apartment with Balcony | Balcony view

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Lisa

AED 1,638 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

RÌGH Penthouse Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, laptop workspace

RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1 km from Old College

Katherine

AED 1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Deluxe Apartment, City View | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Museum Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from Old College

Maxence

AED 1,671 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Terence

AED 1,132 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

lida

AED 1,989 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from Old College

Andrea

AED 1,245 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Harrison

AED 1,672 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Old College

Stephanie

AED 1,008 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Old College

Kevin

AED 2,794 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk

The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.9 km from Old College

Anthony

AED 1,203 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Old College

AED 1,128 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Vantage Studio with Balcony and View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Mayra

AED 1,161 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Richard

AED 2,347 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

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Compare popular hotels close to Old College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,439 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 774 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 115 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in and out out with helpful staff. Room was comfortable and quiet."

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly reception team and helpful throughout our stay. Facilities were reasonable and clean with lovely view of the city. Conveniently located by the Royal Mile but just away from the crowds. Would have been good to have water replenished given the price point. Overall though it was a good option."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"We liked the proximity to the Royal Mile and Waverly train station, as we were staying here for 20 days. The room and bathroom were very nice. The restaurant was useless to us because of our fish and seafood allergies. We were assured at least 10 times that they would take special care not to have any cross contamination and then went ahead and deep fried our french fries in the same oil as fish. We luckily asked again because my throat felt funny after eating a couple of french fries, asking if they had been cooked in the same oil as fish, to which they responded yes! We immediately had to take a couple of Benadryls and get out our epi pens and decide whether to call the ambulance. We were offered a lousy 25% discount on our meal from the food manager, even though we had barely started eating. We then went to the front desk to report the incident. They were much more caring and the manager said we would not be paying anything for our meals. They also had us sit in the lobby so they could keep an eye on our reactions to the fish exposure. When we finally went to our room, they checked on us until we felt we would be ok. This was greatly appreciated but we couldn't chance eating there again. Very disappointing."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"The room was big and had all the kitchen stuff, but to me, it wasn’t really necessary. There was a cigarette butt in the rubbish bin, and it smelled so bad. It seemed like trash wasn’t cleared enough—there was an empty water bottle in the recycling bin when I arrived. Overall, it was a nice place to stay, but a little pricey for a solo traveler!"

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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 1409 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, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Old College?

Expedia has 1409 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, Surgeon's Hall, and Scotch Whisky Experience 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

Market Street Hotel

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

The Balmoral Hotel

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Ten Hill Place

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

RÌGH Residences

Museum Apartments

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

100 Princes Street

The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Roomzzz Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

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Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

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Talbot Rice Gallery

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