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

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.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Philip

P17,859

P22,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A view of a castle through a window, with a table and some items in the foreground.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a built-in shelf above the sink holding glasses, a plant, and books.

A round table with a plate of croissants, a coffee maker, and several black cups.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

2. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Richard

P21,732

P38,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 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 hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

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

3. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Writers' Museum

Steven

P24,405

P30,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

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

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.

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Suzette

P16,541

P20,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

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.

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Felix

P13,453

P16,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

A black metal gate with the address "129 The High Street" and a security camera above it.

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

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

6. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Anthony

P17,447

P21,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building with a stone facade, a central entrance with a fanlight, and a signboard with the name 'Mayo.'

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, and a bar area with shelves stocked with various items.

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

A spacious indoor area with a long counter, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

7. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

Victoria

P12,003

P15,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

8. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Susan

P17,919

P22,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

9. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Writers' Museum

Russell

P16,575

P20,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Rory

P31,489

P39,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

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

11. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.6 km from Writers' Museum

Robert

P14,403

P18,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a corner building with a distinctive tower and a shop with a sign reading "HENDRONS".

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.

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

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Writers' Museum

Frederic

P15,129

P19,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

13. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Joao

P10,845

P13,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Aliasghar

P9,867

P12,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa set, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

15. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Writers' Museum

Sonal

P13,415

P16,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

16. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

SHARRYN LEE

P20,153

P25,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

17. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Derek

P49,431

P62,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

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.

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

George

P15,250

P19,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

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, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Suzanne

P14,403

P18,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

Katherine

P25,444

P32,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Zero complaints! Great location. Easy walk to most everything. Staff was very friendly and accommodating."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"near the train station, very nice"

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

8/10 Good

"It was a lovely hotel, but for the price would have enjoyed a better view. We were looking at scaffolding out our window. Otherwise wonderful"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean pod. Remember to take USB or USC for charging your device"

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful and friendly."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent ! Super déjeuner. Super emplacement !"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in the center, very convenient location. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The room is very clean and looks new."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Location was great! Stuff was helpful . However the bed was not comfortable and we saw some things on the sheets when we first got there that looked like burgers 😝"

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Cute well appointed hotel in a perfect location."

Other attractions near Writers' Museum

Castlehill

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Castlehill. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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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, 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 Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

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.

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. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Moment George IV Bridge

3. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

6. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

7. Eden Locke

8. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

9. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. RÌGH Residences

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

13. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

15. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

16. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

17. 100 Princes Street

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Market Street Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Fraser Suites 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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