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A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

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.

A modern building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Laura

AED 458

AED 577 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

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

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Abdullah

AED 1,734

AED 2,184 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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 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.

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Kirby

AED 563

AED 709 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a kettle.

A wooden chair with a cushioned seat and backrest, positioned in a room with a carpeted floor and a window casting light on the chair.

A person sitting on a bed reading a newspaper, with a lamp and a plate of croissants on a bedside table.

A person lying on the floor with a pizza box and a board game nearby.

4. Meus Apartments

New Town, 1.4 km from St James Quarter

Elisabeth

AED 661

AED 833 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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.

5. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from St James Quarter

"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 680

AED 857 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 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.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

6. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Nipa

AED 541

AED 682 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

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

7. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Robert

AED 769

AED 969 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 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.

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

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Peter

AED 913

AED 1,150 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table, and chairs. There is a large window with a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table with chairs, and a large window offering a city view at night.

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

9. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 1.6 km from St James Quarter

Luca

AED 424

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

AED 812

AED 1,023 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a marble bar, 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.

11. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Lauren

AED 569

AED 717 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

12. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Eevy

AED 2,020

AED 2,545 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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.

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Blake

AED 869

AED 1,095 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern living room with a dining table, a vase of flowers, and a fruit bowl. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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.

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 1.3 km from St James Quarter

Hanneke

AED 576

AED 726 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled floor, and a visible towel rack.

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

A modern loft with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

15. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Diana

AED 846

AED 1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, a clock, and a large window with a view of greenery and a blue vehicle.

16. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

AED 573

AED 722 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A view of a historic castle from a window, with a statue in the foreground.

A historic building with a prominent archway, multiple windows, and balconies with flower boxes.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bottles, and pendant lighting.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

17. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 1.3 km from St James Quarter

Ellyn

AED 844

AED 1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a fireplace. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier above the bar.

A marble-floored hallway with a reception desk, framed artwork, and a staircase.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a large painting on the wall.

18. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Ian

AED 544

AED 685 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

19. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 1.2 km from St James Quarter

Claire

AED 765

AED 964 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

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

20. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Alexis

AED 528

AED 666 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 262 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,541 reviews	View
Meus Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 181 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location to walk to all that Edinburgh has to offer … the staff was friendly & helpful."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

8/10 Good

"It is a popular spot for organized tour groups; consequently, there can be long queues at breakfast when all three buses depart for their routes in the morning—plan your trip accordingly. Especially in the Saturday morning"

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were all friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and tidy."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Excellent minimalist twin room. Breakfast was average."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was close proximity to your needs and wants. If you are there for a day and just needed some rest every thing was right there."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"First Class experience from start to finish! The Virgin company, hands down, knows what they are doing when it comes to travel and hospitality, coming from someone who was once an executive of a 5 star luxury brand. Virgin Edinburgh was such a vibe. The whole aesthetic is sexy, sultry and ever so inviting. You are immersed in intrigue at every turn with the eccentric decor and vibrancy of color throughout the hotel. The staff, First Class from the moment we were greeted at the door, to check-in, the bar and each restaurant, to the housekeeping staff, excellence every step of the way. This brand does not miss a beat. We were celebrating two momentous occasions; 30 years married and my 50th Birthday and the thoughtful gestures extended were immensely appreciated by both myself and my husband. The hotel manager, unfortunately I didn’t get his name, even went as far as looking through several cases of whiskey just to find the certain numbered bottle my husband was looking to purchase. That in itself, to the extra mile, was above and beyond. Throughout our stay, there were so many of these little gestures that made my heart pitter patter and solidified my loyalty not only to this hotel in future travels but to the brand itself, Virgin. This company knows what personality makes the brand successful. Perfect location! Near Royal Mile & Victoria St. It’s on the higher price point but you get what you pay for. Book it! You won’t regret it!"

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in a good location"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Really great experience. Excellent location."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

8/10 Good

"Hotel was nice enough. The room we were in had wallpaper coming up at the seams, moths were flying in the room, and the bed was not very comfortable. Food that we ate there was good."

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Waterloo Place

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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. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. Market Street Hotel

4. Meus Apartments

5. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

6. Stay Hush

7. RÌGH Residences

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. The Resident Edinburgh

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

11. Eden Locke

12. 100 Princes Street

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

15. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

16. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

17. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

18. 24 Royal Terrace

19. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

20. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

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Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Market Street Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

W Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

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

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