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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 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.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Michael

AED 582

AED 734 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A person holding a glass of Guinness beer and a sandwich with visible lettuce and sauce.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a window with a view of a mountain, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern room with a large window, a view of buildings, and a chair.

2. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Nipa

AED 555

AED 699 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

kimberly

AED 784

AED 988 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A grand dining room with a high ceiling, ornate columns, and a large floral arrangement.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

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

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Abdullah

AED 1,740

AED 2,192 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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 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.

5. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Eevy

AED 1,479

AED 1,863 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 hotel entrance with a red door, decorative arches, and a sign that reads 'Virgin Hotels.'

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

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Peter

AED 955

AED 1,204 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

7. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Jeffrey

AED 439

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Blake

AED 872

AED 1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A historic building with multiple storefronts, including a whisky shop and a restaurant.

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

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

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

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Danielle

AED 531

AED 668 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 neatly made bed with a blue and white checkered pillow and a white pillow. There is a lamp with a beige lampshade on a bedside table.

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.

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Josh

AED 569

AED 717 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

New Town, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Jonathan

AED 695

AED 875 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

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

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

12. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Diana

AED 816

AED 1,029 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

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

13. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Abdulaziz

AED 662

AED 834 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

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.

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.

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Jeanne

AED 694

AED 875 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious room with a wooden door, stone walls, a potted plant, and a glass table.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in oven. There is a small island with a sink and a decorative vase.

A red leather sofa with decorative pillows against a stone wall.

A room with a window, stone wall, radiator, and wooden floor.

15. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

David

AED 1,119

AED 1,862 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A four-poster bed with a view of the city, a fireplace, and a television in a hotel room.

16. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

George

AED 448

AED 564 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A neatly made bed with pillows and towels, a wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

Two people seated on a couch in a stone-walled interior, holding glasses.

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

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

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Joshua

AED 397

AED 500 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

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

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

18. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Ian

AED 617

AED 778 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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.

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

David

AED 659

AED 830 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A large, historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.

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

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.

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

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Amy

AED 1,113

AED 1,403 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,558 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 868 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
100 Princes Street	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really comfortable room in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. We loved our stay overall and thought the staff at reception and throughout the hotel were great. The only thing I’d say is that the minibar replenishment was intermittent. While it was supposed to be refilled every day, we found that wasn’t the case, and finding a solution wasn’t straightforward when flagged with reception."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good size, comfortable room with king size bed. Great location! Breakfast was good, but became tired of it after a week’s stay. Would recommend this hotel!"

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The W was outstanding from arrival to departure, the staff were excellent, rooms spotless, we loved our stay and will be back."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Food and beer are great! Super friendly staff and our room was very clean!"

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was very speedy. Room was nice with small kitchenette with dishes. Studio room bed is either a Murphy bed or pull out couch so bed was average. Pillows were nice. Rooms fairly sound proof. Location of this hotel is top notch and would stay again based solely on that."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect spot to enjoy all Edinburgh has to offer."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel with modern features. Great location and a 2 min walk from the train station."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect for us, we didn’t have a car but used public transport that was easily accessible. We would often walk the Royal Mile which was literally on our doorstep. We would definitely stay here again."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Impecável. Localização incrível, café da manhã delicioso, staff educada e quarto extremamente confortável."

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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

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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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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. Market Street Hotel

2. Stay Hush

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. 100 Princes Street

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

7. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

11. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

12. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

13. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

15. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

16. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

18. 24 Royal Terrace

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

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

Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

W Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

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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