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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 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.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Michael

NT$5,170

NT$6,514 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 bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

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$6,963

NT$8,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

Abdullah

NT$15,442

NT$19,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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.

4. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Eevy

NT$15,261

NT$19,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Writers' Museum

Peter

NT$8,478

NT$10,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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".

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Danielle

NT$5,606

NT$7,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Blake

NT$7,739

NT$9,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Kathleen

NT$7,025

NT$8,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

9. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Kathleen

NT$5,606

NT$7,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

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

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Jeanne

NT$6,447

NT$8,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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.

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Diana

NT$7,544

NT$9,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

12. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Marcelle

NT$5,260

NT$6,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Writers' Museum

Josh

NT$5,121

NT$6,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

14. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

George

NT$4,010

NT$5,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Michael

NT$4,329

NT$5,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 view through a window of a historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stonework.

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

16. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Writers' Museum

Susan

NT$8,023

NT$20,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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 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.

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

David

NT$5,850

NT$7,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hallway with a door leading to a balcony, a wall-mounted mirror, and a light fixture.

A historic building with multiple ground-floor establishments including 'The Doric Bar & Restaurant' and 'The Hebrides'.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with orange and white bedding, a kitchenette, and a dark door.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, a dining area, and a living room. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Susan

NT$5,606

NT$7,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

A building with the sign "Tiger Lily" above the entrance. There are flower boxes with pink flowers on the windowsills.

A bar area with marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

19. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

DANIELA

NT$7,202

NT$9,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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 lobby with a checkered floor, a central seating area, and a large painting on the back wall.

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

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Amy

NT$9,883

NT$12,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

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."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"It was my first time staying in a hostel, and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this property was. The pods were quite comfortable, and the bathrooms were clean. The restaurant in the front area was very good. The location was absolutely amazing! Located right on the Royal Mile in a quiet back corner. Would stay here again and recommend it to others!"

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel right downtown, close to airport tram station and airport bus. Also close to train station. Rooms have been updated as well as dinning room. I would recommend and I would stay here again."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"The location of the hotel was very good for access to the railroad. Our room, while adequate, had no natural light. Each window looked out on a very close by building. The lobby area was nice for relaxing, but chilly. The neighborhood is hilly, but has lots of options for food and shopping."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff. Nice enough rooms, except I really disliked the shower layout because the whole bathroom got wet. The sauna was nice but pool was rather cold. Great location and would for sure stay here again!"

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and helpful staff. The rooms were well stocked. The room we were in was quiet and comfortable"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, parking is challenging, nice staff,"

Old Waverley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located"

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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. 100 Princes Street

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

12. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

13. Braid Apartments by Mansley

14. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

16. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

19. Tigerlily

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

Compare popular hotels close to Writers' Museum

Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Stay Central

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Old Waverley Hotel

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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