Top 10 Hotels Near City Observatory in Edinburgh for 2026

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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 modern interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from City Observatory

Michael

P10,086

P12,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a window with a view of a mountain, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

2. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.5 km from City Observatory

Nipa

P9,606

P12,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A grand staircase with a mirror, candle sconces, and a patterned carpet leading to a room with a painting on the wall.

A building entrance with a red door labeled "SIX BRUNTON PLACE".

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two lamps, a statue, and a sofa.

3. Six Brunton Place

Leith, 0.6 km from City Observatory

Deborah

P10,207

P12,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

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

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

0.7 km from City Observatory

"This was a beautiful apartment to stay in, with the perfect mix of historic charm and fresh, modern finishes. We did have a mix-up with our booking, as the room was reserved for three people but didn’t have a sleeping option for the third guest. However, reception responded quickly and made things right, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a lovely stay and I would definitely stay here again."

Jennifer

P10,532

P13,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

5. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.4 km from City Observatory

kimberly

P13,583

P17,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A grand dining room with a high ceiling, ornate columns, and a large floral arrangement.

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

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

6. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from City Observatory

Abdullah

P30,126

P37,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

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.

7. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.4 km from City Observatory

Jeffrey

P7,595

P9,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 hotel entrance with a red door, decorative arches, and a sign that reads 'Virgin Hotels.'

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.

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from City Observatory

Peter

P16,539

P20,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A historic building with multiple storefronts, including a whisky shop and a restaurant.

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 building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory

Danielle

P10,936

P13,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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 City Observatory

Blake

P15,098

P19,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

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

11. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 1 km from City Observatory

Abdulaziz

P9,916

P12,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from City Observatory

Jeanne

P12,577

P15,847 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 kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

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.

13. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from City Observatory

Diana

P15,037

P18,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.9 km from City Observatory

Josh

P9,991

P12,589 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 four-poster bed with a view of the city, a fireplace, and a television in a hotel room.

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.

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.9 km from City Observatory

George

P7,756

P9,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 1 km from City Observatory

Michael

P8,446

P10,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A neatly made bed with pillows and towels, a wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

A theater with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

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

Two people seated on a couch in a stone-walled interior, holding glasses.

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from City Observatory

Joshua

P6,210

P7,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A building with a red door, numbered 24, and a sign for a gallery and bar gardens.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a large painting on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A marble-floored hallway with a reception desk, framed artwork, and a staircase.

18. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory

Ian

P10,632

P13,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.3 km from City Observatory

David

P11,412

P14,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

20. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from City Observatory

Susan

P15,651

P40,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to City Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,557 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Six Brunton Place	9.8 Exceptional 243 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 868 reviews	View

Top City Observatory Hotel Reviews

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The W was outstanding from arrival to departure, the staff were excellent, rooms spotless, we loved our stay and will be back."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Food and beer are great! Super friendly staff and our room was very clean!"

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was very speedy. Room was nice with small kitchenette with dishes. Studio room bed is either a Murphy bed or pull out couch so bed was average. Pillows were nice. Rooms fairly sound proof. Location of this hotel is top notch and would stay again based solely on that."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect spot to enjoy all Edinburgh has to offer."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel with modern features. Great location and a 2 min walk from the train station."

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."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent"

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!"

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A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.

Calton Hill

9.2/10 (1,067 reviews)

Take a walk up Edinburgh's iconic hillside to see stunning monuments and captivating views of the town.

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A tower with a spire, a cityscape with buildings, and a hill in the background.

Nelson Monument

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A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

8.4/10 (1,089 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

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National Monument of Scotland

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to National Monument of Scotland.

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Omni Centre Edinburgh

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can do some window-shopping at Omni Centre Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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Waterloo Place

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Waterloo Place. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene.

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Greenside Parish Church

After visiting Greenside Parish Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Sherlock Holmes Statue

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Sherlock Holmes Statue. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Observatory?

City Observatory is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1412 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to City Observatory?

Adjacent to City Observatory, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options 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 City Observatory?

Expedia has 1412 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from City Observatory.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near City Observatory.

What can I see and do near City Observatory?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Queen's Hall if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to City Observatory?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around City Observatory is easy. Metro stations nearby include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).

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Our top choices for City Observatory hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. Stay Hush

3. Six Brunton Place

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

6. The Balmoral Hotel

7. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

18. 24 Royal Terrace

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

20. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

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Top City Observatory Hotel Reviews

W Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Other attractions near City Observatory

Calton Hill

Nelson Monument

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

National Monument of Scotland

Omni Centre Edinburgh

Waterloo Place

Greenside Parish Church

Sherlock Holmes Statue

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