The Best Hotels Closest to Royal Mile in Edinburgh for 2026

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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, 0.3 km from Royal Mile

Benjamin

NT$8,805

NT$11,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.2 km from Royal Mile

Philip

NT$8,284

NT$10,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and wall-mounted artwork.

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

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Patricia

NT$7,623

NT$9,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

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

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

0.8 km from Royal Mile

Karen

NT$8,286

NT$10,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a dining area with two chairs, and a TV on the wall.

5. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.8 km from Royal Mile

Robert

NT$6,288

NT$7,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

6. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1 km from Royal Mile

Rohan

NT$8,224

NT$10,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

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

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

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Royal Mile

Felix

NT$8,557

NT$10,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Kimberly

NT$14,004

NT$17,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

9. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 1 km from Royal Mile

Nirav

NT$10,216

NT$12,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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, < 0.1 km from Royal Mile

Susan

NT$10,208

NT$12,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

11. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Suzette

NT$8,934

NT$11,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

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

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

12. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.2 km from Royal Mile

Victoria

NT$6,706

NT$8,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from Royal Mile

Rory

NT$13,654

NT$17,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

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 living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 1.1 km from Royal Mile

Ramanjit

NT$10,293

NT$12,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and a window with curtains.

15. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Royal Mile

Susan

NT$10,444

NT$23,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

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.

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Joao

NT$5,473

NT$6,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a balcony with a view of a cityscape.

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.5 km from Royal Mile

Suzanne

NT$8,311

NT$10,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

18. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 1 km from Royal Mile

Amber

NT$6,325

NT$7,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Royal Mile

Vanessa

NT$8,041

NT$10,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a fireplace. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier above the bar.

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.

20. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.9 km from Royal Mile

Heather

NT$8,675

NT$10,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,492 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 812 reviews	View
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Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
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Top Royal Mile Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Room had what you need. Staff was friendly. Close to popular attractions but on a slightly quieter street, which I enjoyed."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lovely room"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel because we were treated so kindly throughout our entire stay. The staff answered all the questions we had, and no request was too big. We were even allowed to check into our room in the morning when we arrived completely exhausted from a red eye flight. This was hugely appreciated. The hotel is in an old building. Edinburgh is OLD! They have kept it up though and we had a clean modern bathroom with both walk in shower and soaker tub. Nice bath products. We had a mini fridge in our room, and the bath towels and bed linens were lovely. Side tables for the bed and reading lights. The only tiny thing that could be done is to replace the carpet. Ours had stains on it. It wasn’t a huge room but big enough for us and our luggage. We had a quiet room not facing the view of the castle, which we preferred as we kept our windows open. The breakfast was incredible. We could choose from a hot and cold buffet, and we could order a main breakfast item from the menu. There was a coffee machine so we could have cappuccino (and I could get decaf) every morning. Such a treat for us as we never go out for coffee. I would highly recommend staying here. It is also perfectly located to walk the entirety of Old Town and New Town and everything in between. Stay here and you don't need transport (unless you don't like to walk). PS their staff could give a course in hotel hospitality!!!"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, easy check in & check out through their app and also they accommodate my request to add a second mattress topper upon my request since the bed was too hard for me. Lovely stuff and friendly. The view is spectacular. I recommend!"

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, excellent location, the staff were outgoing and helpful with recommendations."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific place to stay in Edinburgh. Staff was professional and helpful. Centrally located (though be prepared for the hike up the steps to the Royal Mile! Clean, well-appointed. Champagne to welcome you, too! Highly recommend!"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Unique room, converted police cell in Old Courthouse. Just needed a chair in the room."

NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay!"

Other attractions near Royal Mile

A historic castle surrounded by a well-maintained park, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

9.2/10 (2,223 reviews)

Palace of Holyroodhouse 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

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An ancient stone building with arched windows and a clear sky.

Holyrood Abbey

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Holyrood Abbey. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this family-friendly area.

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An aerial view of a city with a large stadium, green spaces, and modern buildings.

Dynamic Earth

8.4/10 (47 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

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A classical columned monument surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

Burns Monument

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

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A narrow cobblestone street flanked by historic stone buildings with wooden facades.

Museum of Edinburgh

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

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Whitehorse Close

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Whitehorse Close. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

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Queen’s Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Queen’s Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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Dunbar’s Close Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Dunbar’s Close Garden, a lovely green space in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Royal Mile?

Royal Mile is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1469 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Royal Mile?

Adjacent to Royal Mile, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and a bar. Other good choices close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Royal Mile?

Expedia has 1469 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Royal Mile.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Royal Mile.

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

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What can I see and do near Royal Mile?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, or Scottish Storytelling Centre. Sights like Edinburgh Castle, Real Mary King's Close, and Edinburgh Dungeon are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and Queen's Hall.

How can I get to Royal Mile?

If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stations to Old Town Edinburgh. There might not be many public transit options close to Royal Mile so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Royal Mile hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. Stay Hush

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

6. RÌGH Residences

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

10. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

11. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

12. Eden Locke

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

15. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

18. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

20. 24 Royal Terrace

Compare popular hotels close to Royal Mile

Top Royal Mile Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Market Street Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels

Other attractions near Royal Mile

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Holyrood Abbey

Dynamic Earth

Burns Monument

Museum of Edinburgh

Whitehorse Close

Queen’s Gallery

Dunbar’s Close Garden

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