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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Benjamin

NT$9,079

NT$11,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.7 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

NHU PHUC

NT$23,538

NT$29,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

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

3. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Robert

NT$7,643

NT$9,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Suzette

NT$8,356

NT$10,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 bar area with red chairs and a long counter, a fireplace with a painting above it, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

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.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Kerry

NT$14,096

NT$17,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of a stone wall.

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

A modern living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small side table with a lamp.

6. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.6 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Susanne

NT$6,603

NT$8,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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 built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Frederic

NT$7,235

NT$9,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Felix

NT$6,796

NT$8,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Rory

NT$15,158

NT$19,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

10. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Susan

NT$9,052

NT$11,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A building with a stone facade, a central entrance with a fanlight, and a signboard with the name 'Mayo.'

A spacious indoor area with a long counter, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

A bar with a glass front, wicker furniture, and a potted plant outside.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, and a bar area with shelves stocked with various items.

11. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.7 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Victoria

NT$6,063

NT$7,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A dimly lit bar area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and a large poster of a mechanical device.

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

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

12. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.6 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Russell

NT$9,094

NT$11,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

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.

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Ramanjit

NT$8,729

NT$10,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a glass-top dining table, and a view of the city through a large window.

14. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Susan

NT$9,244

NT$21,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, chairs, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a black sink, a mirror, and a red-tiled wall.

15. Meus Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Harald

NT$10,149

NT$12,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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.

A room with a large window, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a lamp.

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

16. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.4 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

SHARRYN LEE

NT$9,171

NT$11,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 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.

17. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.4 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Derek

NT$24,659

NT$31,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 modern hotel lobby with a green sofa set, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

A dining table with plates of food, a drink, and a book.

18. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.8 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Sonal

NT$6,776

NT$8,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with a striped armchair, a small table with a cup, and a floor lamp.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, striped armchairs, and a view of the outside.

A room with two striped armchairs, a wooden sideboard, and a window with a view of a building.

19. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 0.8 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Mary

NT$6,409

NT$8,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A bar area with a marble countertop, various bottles, a beer tap, and a decorative glass bowl with greenery.

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.

20. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.6 km from Military Tattoo Theatre

Tracey

NT$7,757

NT$9,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Military Tattoo Theatre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,500 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 330 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,471 reviews	View

Top Military Tattoo Theatre Hotel Reviews

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, walkable to center and restaurants,"

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"R"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a superior room with private bathroom. The room was lovely but on the small side. The waffle with bacon and the avocado with gravlax for Breakfast was delicious. Staff were very helpful. The location is very convenient. I would stay again."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was in easy walking distance of Edinburgh Waverley train station and the royal mile . Staff attentive especially Callum on reception and Kymm at breakfast . Food good quality at breakfast and evening meal, plenty of choice . Room very clean and comfortable, lovely white company toiletries . Highly recommend this hotel ."

Stay Central

8/10 Good

"Central location. Walk to everything. Reception is great, very helpful. The room is small. Outdoor bar downstairs is open into early AM hours. Which is amazing if you dont need sleep. If you do, ask for complementary ear plugs."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The first night of our stay was absolutely miserable. When we complained about our horrible room staff immediately turned on us. We spoke with the night manager the next morning and he was the only staff truly sincere about helping us while the other staff continued to be rude. We truly thank him for relaying the problems to the correct people and resolving the situation."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Location is perfect, very accessible to all things central. Staff was friendly and allowed for a seamless stay!"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location, great staff!"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, nice rooms, helpful staff"

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A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.

Princes Street Gardens

9.0/10 (3,373 reviews)

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A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.

Grassmarket

9.2/10 (4,895 reviews)

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The Witches' Well

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Tartan Weaving Mill

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Military Tattoo Theatre?

Military Tattoo Theatre is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1591 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Military Tattoo Theatre?

Adjacent to Military Tattoo Theatre, 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 choices close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How many hotels will I find close to Military Tattoo Theatre?

Expedia has 1591 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Military Tattoo Theatre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Military Tattoo Theatre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Military Tattoo Theatre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Military Tattoo Theatre?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Military Tattoo Theatre, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Military Tattoo Theatre?

Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Writers' Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Castlehill. You can watch performances at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Military Tattoo Theatre?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There may not be many public transit options near Military Tattoo Theatre so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Military Tattoo Theatre hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. RÌGH Residences

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

10. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

11. Eden Locke

12. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

14. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

15. Meus Apartments

16. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

17. 100 Princes Street

18. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

19. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

20. Tigerlily

Compare popular hotels close to Military Tattoo Theatre

Top Military Tattoo Theatre Hotel Reviews

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Stay Central

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Other attractions near Military Tattoo Theatre

Scotch Whisky Experience

Princes Street Gardens

Grassmarket

The Witches' Well

Church of St John the Evangelist

Tartan Weaving Mill

National War Museum

Highland Tolbooth Kirk

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