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A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

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.

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

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 person holding a glass of Guinness beer and a sandwich with visible lettuce and sauce.

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

2. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Nipa

P9,606

P12,103 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 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.

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

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

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

Abdullah

P30,126

P37,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

5. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Eevy

P29,771

P37,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

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.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

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

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

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

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

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

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

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

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

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

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

10. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Abdulaziz

P9,916

P12,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

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

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

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

11. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

P10,936

P13,780 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 sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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.

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

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 bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

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 modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled floor, and a visible towel rack.

13. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a black telephone. There is a dining area with a glass table, two chairs, and a bowl of fruit. Large windows provide a view of the city.

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

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

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

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

George

P7,756

P9,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Joshua

P6,210

P7,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

17. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Susan

P15,651

P40,612 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 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.

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, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

David

P11,412

P14,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

19. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Ian

P10,632

P13,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent clock tower.

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.

20. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Susan

P10,936

P13,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,557 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 868 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
100 Princes Street	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

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."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Very nice hostel. Location is superb. It was quiet at night. Stay was very lovely and helpful. Nice bar and dining area. Rooms were clean. Good lockers for belongings and comfortable bed. My only downside was that the tube style of the bed allows for no air flow at all. It was hot during the night. They did offer me a little fan but for whatever reason it did not help. The air is just stale so I got very stuffy the first few days. Otherwise fantastic hostel, the vibes are great, bathrooms are nice and clean. Would stay again."

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."

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!"

Roomzzz Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was incredibly nice and helpful. Room was spacious and clean. Great shower."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

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

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Multrees Walk

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Omni Centre Edinburgh

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St Paul's and St George's Church

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The Stand Comedy Club

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St James Quarter?

St James Quarter is located in Edinburgh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1502 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St James Quarter?

Adjacent to St James Quarter, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to St James Quarter?

Expedia has 1502 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St James Quarter.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St James Quarter, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near St James Quarter.

What can I see and do near St James Quarter?

You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Museum on the Mound. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St James Quarter?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around St James Quarter is a breeze. 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 St James Quarter hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. Stay Hush

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. 100 Princes Street

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

10. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

11. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

17. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

19. 24 Royal Terrace

20. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

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Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Roomzzz Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Other attractions near St James Quarter

Waterloo Place

The Voodoo Rooms

Multrees Walk

Omni Centre Edinburgh

St Paul's and St George's Church

Sherlock Holmes Statue

The Stand Comedy Club

Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre

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