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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 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.

1. 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 643

AED 810 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a stone building in the background.

A modern loft-style apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a staircase.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a sink.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

kimberly

AED 822

AED 1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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 577

AED 727 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

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, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

christopher

AED 456

AED 574 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

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

5. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Nipa

AED 538

AED 678 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 restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

6. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

NHU PHUC

AED 1,724

AED 2,172 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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.

7. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Robert

AED 765

AED 964 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

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.

8. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Eevy

AED 2,009

AED 2,531 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

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

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

AED 835

AED 1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a marble bar, 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 staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

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

10. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

Lauren

AED 568

AED 716 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Blake

AED 864

AED 1,089 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 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.

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Asel

AED 947

AED 1,193 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 dark cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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 dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Margie Pecks

AED 603

AED 759 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

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.

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Daniela

AED 876

AED 1,104 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 building with a red door, numbered 24, and a sign for a gallery and bar gardens.

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

15. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Ian

AED 534

AED 673 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 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.

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

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

Sandra L

AED 580

AED 731 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 large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

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

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Amy

AED 1,204

AED 1,518 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A view through a window of a historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stonework.

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.

18. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Susan

AED 1,285

AED 2,733 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

19. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 1 km from St James Quarter

Joao

AED 483

AED 609 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

A bar area with marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A building with the sign "Tiger Lily" above the entrance. There are flower boxes with pink flowers on the windowsills.

20. Tigerlily

New Town, 1.1 km from St James Quarter

DANIELA

AED 848

AED 1,068 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 181 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 857 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,536 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 257 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 49 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"Carpet in our room has seen better days, but the staff was excellent."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel so much!! Everyone was so incredibly kind and the room and bathroom were so nice! Location was absolutely perfect. Very central and you can literally see the castle from out front!"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location"

Market Street Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything about the hotel is excellent. Room, location, cleanliness. We just had a really rough check in. We had asked for an early check in months prior, and were told they would do everything to accommodate us. We arrived at 8:00am and weren’t given our room until 2:30. Checkout isn’t until 11, so expected 12 the latest. We were not given a time window and basically ignored in the beautiful lobby."

Old Waverley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent option without expending a lot of money. Very close to the main attractions and activities. Strategically located in front of Waverley station."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay. Excellent location."

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very accommodating as my wife has recently had major surgery so they gave us a larger room for her comfort."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful service, great location, professional staff, friendly atmosphere, clean room. We will come back."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Godspower and Mohammed were very helpful with helping get access to my room when my phone died and we had good conversations about valuable life experiences. 100% recommend"

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Multrees Walk

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Omni Centre Edinburgh

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St Paul's and St George's Church

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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

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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. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. Market Street Hotel

4. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

5. Stay Hush

6. The Balmoral Hotel

7. RÌGH Residences

8. 100 Princes Street

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Eden Locke

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

15. 24 Royal Terrace

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

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

18. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

19. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

20. Tigerlily

Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Market Street Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

W Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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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