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

Q: 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 1467 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Adjacent to St James Quarter, 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 Waterloo Place Hotel and ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile .

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

Expedia has 1467 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St James Quarter.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 .

Q: 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 Surgeon's Hall. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket 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.

Q: 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).

Our top choices for St James Quarter hotels

Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

David

AED 1,281 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Steven

AED 3,338 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Erica

AED 1,244 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

John

AED 846 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

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

RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Siavash

AED 1,154 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jun - 27 Jun

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Nicholas

AED 797 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

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

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from St James Quarter

Paul

AED 1,038 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, iPod dock

Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Timothy James

AED 1,274 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Maxwell Adrian

AED 915 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

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

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Judith

AED 2,233 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

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

Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

Mayra

AED 900 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Michael

AED 2,243 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from St James Quarter

OZAN

AED 1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Nancy

AED 1,114 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Joe

AED 1,706 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

W Edinburgh

New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

Shannon Burl

AED 1,807 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Ten Hill Place

Southside, 1 km from St James Quarter

Jessica

AED 841 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Heather

AED 903 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

New Town, 0.4 km from St James Quarter

Steve

AED 940 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Princes Street Suites

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Madison

AED 735 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,364 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 731 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 178 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 297 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"Central location trumps value. A very tired hotel in need of updating. Towels were scarce and no fridge were two downfalls. Breakfast was good with lots of selection."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Our booking came with executive lounge access which included a full breakfast in the morning and nice reception each evening that provided a variety of drinks and a rotation of appetizers and salad which were enough to make a light meal from. We found this to be a nice perk to our stay - in addition to the 24/7 access to non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. The only tricky part of our stay was the elevator. For the first few days there was only one small elevator servicing the main lobby so there'd sometimes be long waits. The stairs were easily accessible though, and provided an easy way to avoid the elevator (at least on trips going down). It was also a little convoluted to get to the fitness room (i.e., requiring you to use a different elevator in another part of the building - not accessible from the ground floor), but easy enough to figure out once we figured out the round about way to get there. There was also a small flight of stairs in the middle of the floor we stayed on (perhaps others?). The hotel was in a perfect location on the Royal Mile and very easily accessible to the Edinburgh train station (albeit requiring a pretty long flight of stairs to get up to the right level - or a slightly longer walk to avoid the stairs). It would be great if the hotel could provide access to the hotel from the lowest level (i.e., the road level that the train station exit is at). The bar/lounge on the main level was really nice and our room was comfortable and clean."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Here’s a polished version of your review: The hotel is currently undergoing renovations, but it has a perfect location close to everything and offers beautiful views. The concierge and restaurant staff during breakfast were spectacular and treated us like royalty. We truly loved our stay. My only suggestion is that the hotel should inform guests in advance that it is under construction, as some areas can be noisy during the day. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience, and we would gladly return."

Hotels near other St James Quarter attractions

St. Andrew Square

4.5/5 (1,097 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to St. Andrew Square. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

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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 1467 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, 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 Waterloo Place Hotel and ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile.

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

Expedia has 1467 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 Surgeon's Hall. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket 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

Market Street Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

RÌGH Residences

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Braid Apartments by Mansley

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Roomzzz Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

W Edinburgh

Ten Hill Place

24 Royal Terrace

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

Princes Street Suites

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Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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St. Andrew Square

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