The Best Hotels Closest to St James Quarter in Edinburgh for 2026

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A bathroom with a large window overlooking a cityscape and a hill.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a window with curtains, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light.

1. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Nipa

AED 752

AED 947 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Cynthia

AED 824

AED 1,038 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

christopher

AED 600

AED 756 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from St James Quarter

Benton

AED 779

AED 981 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Robert

AED 870

AED 1,097 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

A spacious indoor area with a long counter, 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 modern interior with a bar area, seating, and abundant indoor plants.

6. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Victoria

AED 676

AED 852 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

AED 964

AED 1,214 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Rory

AED 1,360

AED 1,714 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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.

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.

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Paola

AED 749

AED 944 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 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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

10. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Kerry

AED 1,311

AED 1,652 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Margie Pecks

AED 817

AED 1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

12. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Derek

AED 1,804

AED 2,273 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building entrance with a classical design, featuring a central door with a glass panel, flanked by columns, and a small window with plants.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, and a book.

A dining table with plates of food, a drink, and a book.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

13. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Sonal

AED 758

AED 956 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A theater lobby with a stone archway, plush seating, a fireplace, and a red curtain backdrop.

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

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Joshua

AED 459

AED 578 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

A corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

15. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 1.2 km from St James Quarter

Moustafa Marwan

AED 687

AED 866 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

Madelaine

AED 729

AED 918 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 1 km from St James Quarter

Joao

AED 652

AED 821 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Olivia

AED 855

AED 1,078 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious living area with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a bookshelf.

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

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a sofa, and a built-in bookshelf.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a built-in wardrobe, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

19. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

New Town, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Jonathan

AED 749

AED 944 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A window with two potted plants and a view of a historic castle.

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 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.

20. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from St James Quarter

Christopher

AED 726

AED 914 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,518 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 248 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 178 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 340 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Good, some lockers werent locking properly, plugs in bunk were limited. Rather have a plug than a charging port that barely charges."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is pretty and they have sauna!"

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and everything very clean and well maintained. Very comfortable stay. They were able to hold our bags. Would stay here again, do recommend"

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, close to Waverley Station."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"Nice stay - rooms are small but functional. So if you know you’ll be out and about and not spending much time in your room this works well! Breakfast included was nice but note there’s no “hot breakfast”. Think pastries, fruit, boiled egg, yogurt, etc"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Right on Grassmarket is centrally located. Area wasn’t noisy which I didn’t expect. Room was clean, well appointed and kept up. Staff very helpful. Only complaint is that television selection wasn’t great. Not bad but not great."

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel muy bien ubicado. Lo recomiendo"

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"This hotel is a solid choice. It has a relatively good location and was very comfortable. We did have some malfunctions with the lock on our room and had to change our keys. The grout on the tile in the shower was dirty, but not so dirty that you did not want to use the shower. I don’t think these issues are indicative of the hotel as a whole."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience, the hotel is in a perfect to visit the Castle and surrounding areas"

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The Voodoo Rooms

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Multrees Walk

8.0/10 (1 review)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Multrees Walk. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Omni Centre Edinburgh

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can do some window-shopping at Omni Centre Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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St Paul's and St George's Church

St Paul's and St George's Church is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Sherlock Holmes Statue

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Sherlock Holmes Statue. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.

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The Stand Comedy Club

You can make plans for a show at The Stand Comedy Club on your trip to Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre

Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St James Quarter?

St James Quarter is located in Edinburgh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1502 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St James Quarter?

Adjacent to St James Quarter, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to St James Quarter?

Expedia has 1502 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St James Quarter.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St James Quarter, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near St James Quarter.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St James Quarter?

For more details about updating your stay near St James Quarter or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near St James Quarter?

You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Museum on the Mound. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St James Quarter?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around St James Quarter is a breeze. Metro stations nearby include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).

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Our top choices for St James Quarter hotels

1. Stay Hush

2. Market Street Hotel

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. RÌGH Residences

6. Eden Locke

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

10. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. 100 Princes Street

13. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

15. 33 Castle Terrace

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

17. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

19. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

20. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

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Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

W Edinburgh

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near St James Quarter

Waterloo Place

The Voodoo Rooms

Multrees Walk

Omni Centre Edinburgh

St Paul's and St George's Church

Sherlock Holmes Statue

The Stand Comedy Club

Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre

Frequently asked questions