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Popular hotels in Old Town, Edinburgh

Discover well-known properties in Old Town that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 854 hotels in Old Town and price data was last updated on 4 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Old Town is $372/night.
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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located in the heart of the Scottish capital, the 4-star Novotel Edinburgh Centre is ideal for both business and leisure travels. After a day exploring Edinburgh, recuperate in our heated pool & spa, and join us for craft beers and local gins followed by a lovely contemporary dinner in the Tap Kitchen & Bar. And when you're ready to relax, discover the meaning of true comfort in our newly upgraded rooms.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
3711 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
Royal Mile 329 High Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Just moments from Edinburgh Castle on the famous Royal Mile, Old Town Chambers offers 82 exceptional apartments in the heart of the Old Town. Choose between stylish open plan studio or spacious 2 and 3 bedroom apartments - including spectacular penthouses boasting views of the city skyline and a truly unique 15th century townhouse. Each space blends contemporary style and comfort with heritage charm and every apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen to ensure a seamless stay, whether for a weekend escape or an extended visit. For those times you'd rather leave the cooking to someone else, Luckenbooths restaurant and bar awaits, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and expertly crafted cocktails. If exploring the city isn't enough exercise, then enjoy the 24-hour gym with treadmills, cross trainers, bikes and weights as well as a dedicated personal trainer. Book Old Town Chambers and discover a stay that makes all others feel ordinary.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
2631 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Family-friendly aparthotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk A 24-hour fitness center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and a library are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Added amenities include free WiFi, a TV, and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is available on request. Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile offers 146 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. This Edinburgh aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
5689 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers 122 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
4038 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh offers 190 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
6198 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edwardian hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a sauna. Change of towels is available on request. The Balmoral Hotel offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
9.3
Excellent
1880 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
$1,311
Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edwardian hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite. Change of towels is available on request. The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
2224 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Old Town Edinburgh with a fitness center Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers 169 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
4121 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
6 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Old Town Edinburgh with a rooftop terrace Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Market Street Hotel offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
1658 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Edinburgh

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Edinburgh including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Old Town?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Old Town is February ($244). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Old Town is August ($1,445).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Old Town?

The cheapest day to stay in Old Town is Wednesday ($244). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $854.

How much is a hotel in Old Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Old Town tonight starting as low as $34, rising to an average cost of $50, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $35 for a 4-star hotel in Old Town for tonight.

How much is a Old Town hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Old Town this weekend for as little as $97/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $97/night. For a 4-star hotel in Old Town, the cheapest rate recently found was $121/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Old Town?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 17 days before your trip to Old Town. The lowest price found when booking 17 days ahead was $226 per night.

Top-rated Old Town, Edinburgh hotels

Browse through properties in Old Town that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 854 properties in Old Town and data was last updated on 4 July 2025.
These Old Town properties are among the highest rated by our users. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$562
Avg. per night
79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$400
Avg. per night
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
$472
Avg. per night
82 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$546
Avg. per night
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$422
Avg. per night
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$799
Avg. per night
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$490
Avg. per night
34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$536
Avg. per night
80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$657
Avg. per night
Fraser Suites Edinburgh, 12 - 26 St Giles Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$518
Avg. per night
94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$420
Avg. per night
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$505
Avg. per night
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$570
Avg. per night
6 Hunter Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$445
Avg. per night
3 James Court 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$677
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Old Town, Edinburgh

Discover affordable stays in Old Town that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Old Town can be found for as low as $45 per night. There is currently one property in Old Town that can be booked for this price. Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Old Town. Price data was last updated on 4 July 2025
Out of the hotels in Old Town we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$45
Avg. per night
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$49
Avg. per night
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$51
Avg. per night
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$52
Avg. per night
8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$54
Avg. per night
65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$56
Avg. per night
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$56
Avg. per night
105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$56
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$90
Avg. per night
493 Lawnmarket,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$356
Avg. per night
33 St Marys Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
$359
Avg. per night
1 Nether Bakehouse Holyrood, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$366
Avg. per night
82 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$368
Avg. per night
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$381
Avg. per night
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$399
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Old Town

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Old Town to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Old Town at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 4 July 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Old Town categorised by hotel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
Royal Mile 329 High Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
$1,311
493 Lawnmarket,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 stars and under
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Other accommodations in Old Town

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Old Town.
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$52
Avg. per night
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$56
Avg. per night
94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$45
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Old Town

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Old Town to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 4 July 2025.
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About Old Town

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, Edinburgh’s Old Town packs historic and cultural attractions within its world-famous Royal Mile and the immediate surrounding area. The neighbourhood has held onto much of its original medieval character and is among the Scottish capital’s top attractions.

The Royal Mile cuts through the heart of the district connecting Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace and its ruined abbey. Other historic highlights in the neighbourhood include the University of Edinburgh’s Old College, St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Scottish Parliament Building, the National Museum of Scotland and the General Assembly Hall of the Church of Scotland. The serpentine alleys snaking off this main artery are a delight to get lost in, as much an attraction of the area as its famous landmarks.

The Old Town is naturally central to modern Edinburgh, with the city’s main National Rail station located within spitting distance of the Royal Mile. Once in the neighbourhood, it is best explored on foot. There are bus routes available for those dreading the city’s many hills, but traffic is quite congested. A new tram system connects the city centre to Edinburgh Airport.

The layout of Edinburgh’s Old Town owes as much to the area’s geographic history as it does to its political or cultural history. The Royal Mile traces the crag and tail of a ridge downward from Edinburgh Castle’s perch atop an extinct volcano. Receding glaciers in the last ice age created this landscape as they pushed soft soil before being split by a harder volcanic rock.

Facts about staying in Old Town, Edinburgh

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Old Town to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 4 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Old Town?

    Old Town is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile, which has a current rating of 7.8. For other potential stays, consider Stay Central Hotel and Motel One Edinburgh-Royal, which can also be great places to stay in Old Town.

  • What is a good hotel near Edinburgh Waverley Station?

    No32 Hotel is a good hotel close to Edinburgh Waverley Station - it has scored 8.1 over 799 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Old Town near The Royal Mile?

    For a good hotel near to The Royal Mile, consider The Bonham - it is rated 9.3/10 from 2,109 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Edinburgh City Centre?

    If you’re looking for good hotels near Edinburgh City Centre, consider No32 Hotel (rated 8.1 over 799 reviews).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Old Town?

    HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Old Town hotels have prices starting from as low as $30/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Old Town?

    The most popular landmark in Old Town is Edinburgh Waverley Station located in Edinburgh, followed by The Royal Mile and Edinburgh City Centre, located in Edinburgh and Edinburgh, respectively. Depending on where and how long you plan on staying in Old Town, you may be able to visit at least one of these cities.

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