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A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in toaster, and a coffee maker.

A row of three-story buildings with uniform window designs and a central section with a distinct architectural feature.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with multiple pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

1. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

New Town, 1.3 km from George Square

David

NT$22,082

NT$31,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 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.

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.9 km from George Square

Philip

NT$8,986

NT$11,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 balcony with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the cityscape.

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

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from George Square

Benjamin

NT$9,107

NT$11,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

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

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1.3 km from George Square

Karen

NT$7,315

NT$9,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hallway with a mirror, a door leading to a room with a bed, and visible plumbing.

A modern living room with a red sofa, a round dining table with chairs, a small side table, and a large framed artwork on the wall.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted toilet, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

5. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 1 km from George Square

Patricia

NT$7,189

NT$9,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

6. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1.3 km from George Square

Robert

NT$7,247

NT$9,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Square

Suzette

NT$8,323

NT$10,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A lobby with ornate woodwork, a staircase, and seating areas.

A stone building with a tower, surrounded by trees and a lawn.

A bar area with bar stools, a large potted plant, and ornate wall decorations.

A historic stone building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.

8. The Scott

Southside, 1.2 km from George Square

john

NT$7,058

NT$8,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from George Square

Steven

NT$13,516

NT$17,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from George Square

Rory

NT$15,098

NT$19,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a corner building with a distinctive tower and a shop with a sign reading "HENDRONS".

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

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.

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 1.3 km from George Square

Frederic

NT$7,443

NT$9,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

12. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 1.2 km from George Square

Derek

NT$24,563

NT$30,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

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.

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

13. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.4 km from George Square

Joao

NT$5,451

NT$6,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A cocktail on a wooden table with a blurred outdoor seating area in the background.

A spacious living area with multiple seating options, a Christmas tree, and large windows providing natural light.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

14. The Scholar

Southside, 1.1 km from George Square

Thomas

NT$5,892

NT$7,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 1.2 km from George Square

Suzanne

NT$7,247

NT$9,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

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

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

16. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from George Square

Christopher

NT$7,268

NT$9,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, decorated with Christmas trees and lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.

17. Black Ivy Hotel

Bruntsfield, 1.2 km from George Square

Océane

NT$6,729

NT$8,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

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

New Town, 1.2 km from George Square

samira

NT$15,418

NT$19,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A buffet setup with various food items, a refrigerator, and a bar area.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter and stools, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a neon sign above the bar.

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

A sign with the name 'Wilde' against a backdrop of lush greenery and a historic building under a blue sky.

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from George Square

Lydia

NT$8,008

NT$10,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a brown headboard, and two bedside lamps.

20. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from George Square

Aliasghar

NT$5,575

NT$7,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to George Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 820 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,500 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews	View

Top George Square Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"It’s been a while since I stayed in a youth hostel. This one felt simultaneously like a hip prison-themed bar and a place where young and mature professionals can work and sleep. Everyone was considerate and helpful. If I had known, I would not have booked my private but sparse room in the suburbs for my last night."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, nice rooms, helpful staff"

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

8/10 Good

"Loved our stay. But the bed was oddly positioned in the room."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, very close to transportations, either train or busses, Royal Mile is just 100 feet away up the alley with some steps to climb but easy walk."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! Love the location. Modern updated rooms. Close to both old and new town. Loved the free mini bar!"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay, nice rooms, great dinner!"

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly staff and nice accommodations. Breakfast was very good. We enjoyed dinner in the on- site restaurant one evening and food was great."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"If you need parking…it’s very limited. The location of this hotel is great to explore Old Town by foot. Sits right by many pubs/restaurants which can be touristy, but again…great location!"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff here are very kind and helpful. The room although small was everything we needed and the bed was comfortable. Our room was at the back of the hotel so it was also nice and quiet. It was very close to great restaurants and bars and within easy walking distance to all Edinburgh hot spots. Perfect location if you’re staying in Edinburgh."

Other attractions near George Square

University of Edinburgh

8.8/10 (2,964 reviews)

The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.

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The Counting House

The Counting House is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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International Centre for Mathematical Sciences

International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

You can study the exhibits at Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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Potterrow Student Centre

Potterrow Student Centre is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments

You can study the exhibits at Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Edinburgh Fringe Festival is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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People's Leisure Club

Enjoy an outing to People's Leisure Club during your stay in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around George Square?

George Square is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1194 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near George Square?

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from George Square. Other good options within a short distance include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How many hotels will I find close to George Square?

Expedia has 1194 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from George Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near George Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to George Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near George Square?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near George Square, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near George Square?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, and Surgeon's Hall feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Grassmarket are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall, and Usher Hall.

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Our top choices for George Square hotels

1. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. Market Street Hotel

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. Stay Hush

6. RÌGH Residences

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

8. The Scott

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. 100 Princes Street

13. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

14. The Scholar

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

16. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

17. Black Ivy Hotel

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

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

20. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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Top George Square Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Other attractions near George Square

University of Edinburgh

The Counting House

International Centre for Mathematical Sciences

Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

Potterrow Student Centre

Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

People's Leisure Club

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