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

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Kirby

NT$4,999

NT$6,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

kimberly

NT$7,116

NT$8,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

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

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

NHU PHUC

NT$14,932

NT$18,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

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

4. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

David

NT$15,515

NT$24,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 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.

5. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Eevy

NT$15,660

NT$19,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Writers' Museum

Asel

NT$8,198

NT$10,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Danielle

NT$5,460

NT$6,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Kathleen

NT$7,243

NT$9,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

9. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.6 km from Writers' Museum

Robert

NT$6,640

NT$8,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Blake

NT$7,500

NT$9,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern interior with a marble bar, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

A staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

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

11. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

Lauren

NT$4,919

NT$6,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the city.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a sofa, and a built-in bookshelf.

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

12. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

New Town, 1 km from Writers' Museum

Jonathan

NT$5,432

NT$6,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

13. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Writers' Museum

Ellyn

NT$7,839

NT$9,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

14. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

Claire

NT$6,807

NT$8,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

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.

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Raymundo

NT$6,278

NT$7,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 dining area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

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

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

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Writers' Museum

Sonal

NT$4,560

NT$5,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Joshua

NT$3,043

NT$3,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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.

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Sandra L

NT$5,024

NT$6,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

19. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

Lisa

NT$4,456

NT$5,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Amy

NT$10,493

NT$13,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"Amazing location and super Friday and helpful staff. Soundproofing is not great."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, excellent breakfast, excellent staff."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and clean place. In a decent location to walk to things and staff will order you a taxi. Breakfast was okay, appreciated their bar and kiosk area. I had four people in a double and bunk bed room and it was a good size"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk staff very helpful!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Leonardo was perfect, the staff was so helpful, it's in a great location to get anywhere in the city, and the place felt quite quiet for being so centrally located. So glad we added the breakfast every day, the selection was great and it saved us having to find new places to eat every morning during our week long stay."

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Room was nice. The bar attached was noisy, however, earplugs were provided. Staff were exceptional as was the breakfast. Really good location. If you come by train and have luggage I would recommend taking a taxi. Enjoyed our brief stay."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"Great location, quiet, and easy check-in. The staff were polite and professional. The stay was pretty pricey but it's Edinburgh. I would stay again if I were to return."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"All was excellent! So clean and charming. Excellent location. Staff is very welcoming, helpful and attentive. Would recommend."

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Castlehill

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Museum on the Mound

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Museum on the Mound, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.

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Gladstone's Land

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Gladstone's Land. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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Riddle's Court

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Riddle's Court. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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David Hume's Statue

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to David Hume's Statue. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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The Hub

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting The Hub, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

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Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Highland Tolbooth Kirk. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Old Tolbooth

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Old Tolbooth. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Writers' Museum?

Writers' Museum 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 1593 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Writers' Museum?

Adjacent to Writers' Museum, 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. Other good options close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Writers' Museum?

Expedia has 1593 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Writers' Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Writers' Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Writers' Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Writers' Museum?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Writers' Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Writers' Museum?

Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and St. Giles' Cathedral to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Writers' Museum?

To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There might not be many public transit options to choose from close to Writers' Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Writers' Museum hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

5. 100 Princes Street

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. RÌGH Residences

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. Eden Locke

12. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

13. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

14. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

19. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

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

Compare popular hotels close to Writers' Museum

Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Stay Central

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Other attractions near Writers' Museum

Castlehill

Museum on the Mound

Gladstone's Land

Riddle's Court

David Hume's Statue

The Hub

Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Old Tolbooth

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