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

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

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

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

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

kimberly

AED 673

AED 848 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

christopher

AED 490

AED 618 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Nipa

AED 586

AED 738 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A building entrance with a red door labeled "SIX BRUNTON PLACE".

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two lamps, a statue, and a sofa.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, a painting on the wall, and a floor lamp.

4. Six Brunton Place

Leith, 0.9 km from St James Quarter

Grace

AED 584

AED 735 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

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.

A bathroom with two large, dark stone sinks, a mirror, and a towel rack.

5. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Pam

AED 670

AED 845 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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.

6. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Robert

AED 764

AED 963 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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.

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

7. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

NHU PHUC

AED 1,925

AED 2,426 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

8. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from St James Quarter

Benton

AED 734

AED 924 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

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

A building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

A room with a large window, a bathtub, a chair, and a bedside table.

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Marilyn

AED 635

AED 800 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 wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

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

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

AED 787

AED 992 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

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

11. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Kerry

AED 946

AED 1,192 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 reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Margie Pecks

AED 679

AED 856 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A Marshall speaker and a remote control on a wooden surface.

A modern bathroom with a white marble sink, a glass-enclosed shower, and a towel rack.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

13. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Abdulaziz

AED 549

AED 692 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

14. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Rory

AED 965

AED 1,215 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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 1 km from St James Quarter

Joao

AED 622

AED 784 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

16. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Derek

AED 1,806

AED 2,276 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

A black metal gate with the address "129 The High Street" and a security camera above it.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

17. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

"Edinburgh is very chaotic/touristy on the Royal Mile and this was right in the chaos, however, it felt very safe & the room itself was very spacious, clean & worth the price for it all. I had to contact them once for directions and they answered right away and were super helpful. It sucks there are stairs you have to carry your luggage up and the luggage room was on the first floor, very small/crowded & right next to our apartment room door, but it didn’t seem to get too loud or an issue when...

Brooke

AED 886

AED 1,116 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

18. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Joshua

AED 387

AED 487 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a clock, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a framed painting.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror.

A multi-story building with a traditional stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a wooden door.

19. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Lisa

AED 513

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

A spiral staircase with a wooden handrail and metal balusters, leading to a landing with a small mirror and framed pictures on the walls.

20. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from St James Quarter

Christopher

AED 797

AED 1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 845 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 251 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews	View
Six Brunton Place	9.8 Exceptional 237 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,527 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Overall, this was a great property to stay at if you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time. Located within walking distance of public transit and many of the popular sights, making it a convenient choice. Stay didn’t blow me away, but was good enough to meet our needs. Towels and sheets were changed daily, which was nice, but sometimes appears to be dirty (specks of black on towels and sheets). We requested a quieter room, which seemed to help reduce noise."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay and the property worked pretty well. Staff was very friendly."

W Edinburgh

8/10 Good

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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay and location."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay here. The rooms and amenities were very nice. The staff was friendly and helpful and was always willing to help with any needs. The breakfast was also very good. We ate there each morning and everything from the egg's benedict, the Scottish breakfast, the Belgium waffles were all very good. They also had a nice selection of honey and jams. Make sure you get the breakfast when staying here."

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Really liked staying here. The staff were amazing, especially the concierge. The breakfast was really good. Very convenient location."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall good stay, very conveniently located to Waverley, Old Town/New Town, and many city sights."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and amenities good. However, no window made it claustrophobic, especially as it was called a premium room?! Luckily was only there for one night."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for sight seeing in Edinburgh"

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Multrees Walk

8.0/10 (1 review)

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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. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

3. Stay Hush

4. Six Brunton Place

5. Market Street Hotel

6. RÌGH Residences

7. The Balmoral Hotel

8. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

11. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

13. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

14. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

16. 100 Princes Street

17. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

18. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

19. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

20. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

W Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

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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