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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, 1.7 km from National Library of Scotland

Benjamin

RM968

RM1,220 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

2. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1.8 km from National Library of Scotland

Karen

RM914

RM1,152 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

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

3. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 2.2 km from National Library of Scotland

Rohan

RM1,066

RM1,343 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.2 km from National Library of Scotland

Suzette

RM1,228

RM1,547 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building with a large, ornate sign above the entrance, a window with a view of the street, and hanging plants.

A corner room with a bay window, a glass table, two green chairs, and a vase with plants.

A bar with wooden stools, a bar counter, and various bottles.

A room with a bed, a table with a vase of flowers, and a bottle of champagne.

5. The Lane Hotel

Morningside, 2.1 km from National Library of Scotland

William

RM842

RM1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

6. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.5 km from National Library of Scotland

Rory

RM1,745

RM2,199 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

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

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.5 km from National Library of Scotland

Boris

RM1,789

RM2,254 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A modern bedroom with a round mirror, bedside lamp, and a small vase with flowers on a dark console table.

A cocktail on a wooden table with a blurred outdoor seating area in the background.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

8. The Scholar

Southside, 0.5 km from National Library of Scotland

Christine

RM754

RM950 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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.

9. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 2 km from National Library of Scotland

Suzanne

RM1,062

RM1,338 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items, a refrigerator, and a bar area.

A wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter and stools, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a neon sign above the bar.

10. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.6 km from National Library of Scotland

Lydia

RM950

RM1,197 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 historic building with multiple windows and a decorative facade.

11. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 2 km from National Library of Scotland

Sharon

RM2,736

RM3,448 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

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

12. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.7 km from National Library of Scotland

George

RM982

RM1,237 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A bar area with a fireplace, green upholstered seating, and a bar counter.

A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.

13. Black Ivy Hotel

Bruntsfield, 1.4 km from National Library of Scotland

Océane

RM776

RM978 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

A historic building with multiple windows and a statue in the courtyard.

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.5 km from National Library of Scotland

Caroline

RM585

RM737 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.

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

New Town, 2.1 km from National Library of Scotland

samira

RM2,046

RM2,578 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A historic cityscape with a prominent church steeple, dense architecture, and a mountain in the background.

A black door with a gold handle and a sign above it that reads "18 Hanover Street".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A view through a window of a castle-like structure surrounded by greenery.

16. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 2 km from National Library of Scotland

Alexa

RM879

RM1,107 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and decorative elements.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'ibis Styles Edinburgh Saint Andrew Square.'

A modern interior with a seating area, tables, and a neon art piece.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a bookshelf, and a view of the city.

17. ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

New Town, 2.1 km from National Library of Scotland

Keith

RM950

RM1,197 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the city.

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

18. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 1.8 km from National Library of Scotland

Laura

RM1,075

RM1,355 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a turret, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a chair, and a large wall mural.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

19. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.5 km from National Library of Scotland

Susan

RM1,471

RM1,853 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a mural of a jungle scene.

A restaurant with booths and tables, each with a set table and a glass of water.

A modern lounge with a leather sofa, two black coffee tables, and a large window with a geometric pattern.

The NYX Hotel entrance with a modern design, large windows, and a visible staircase inside.

20. NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.6 km from National Library of Scotland

Juan

RM1,048

RM1,321 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to National Library of Scotland

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,492 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 324 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Lane Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 239 reviews	View

Top National Library of Scotland Hotel Reviews

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"I chose this hotel for the proximity to the Royal Mile. It turned out to be better than expected. I was in Edinburgh during the Fringe festival and I was able to attend the Military Tattoo. I will never forget this trip and Ibis Hotel made everything easier. I couldn’t have asked for a better location. I will definitely be going back."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

The Scott

10/10 Excellent

"Made the reservation due to a VERY unacceptable and inaccurately promoted AirBnb property. Due to the Fringe it was the only option in the vicinity. Simply went online, found the property, made the reservation and jumped in an Uber. The Scott is a very very nice property however direction signage at university entrance needs to be more clear as we were dropped at the campus summer stay check in area which is still quite a walk to the hotel. The foyer and entrance is elegant & welcoming. The reception is the same with a wonder and very pleasant reception manager - Nora. She listened intently to our disastrous experience and ensured our check-in was seamless and stress free. Nora showed us to our room evening carrying one of our pieces of luggage. Room did not disappoint being very well decorated and clean complete with slippers and robes. My only criticism would be the kitchen closed at 9:00PM so we had no opportunity for dinner. No problem, Nora and some kitchen staff assisted with finding some butter and marmalade/honey as we had a few pastries with us. Again, issue solved in an acceptable manner because they understood we were in a difficult situation. After a great sleep, we checked out and were on our way. Thanks again to Nora and other staff that assisted."

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"clean and well maintained space in a safe neighborhood"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Castle view on the 5th floor. Right in the center of everything. We went for the Tatto & had a repeat each night going to sleep hearing bagpipes. Breakfast was great value for the price. Alot of food and convenient to have at hotel. Staff very friendly & helpful"

Edinburgh Travel Guest House

8/10 Good

"It would have been nice if the were face cloths included with the towels. Location was good, and close to a bus stop."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lovely room"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel because we were treated so kindly throughout our entire stay. The staff answered all the questions we had, and no request was too big. We were even allowed to check into our room in the morning when we arrived completely exhausted from a red eye flight. This was hugely appreciated. The hotel is in an old building. Edinburgh is OLD! They have kept it up though and we had a clean modern bathroom with both walk in shower and soaker tub. Nice bath products. We had a mini fridge in our room, and the bath towels and bed linens were lovely. Side tables for the bed and reading lights. The only tiny thing that could be done is to replace the carpet. Ours had stains on it. It wasn’t a huge room but big enough for us and our luggage. We had a quiet room not facing the view of the castle, which we preferred as we kept our windows open. The breakfast was incredible. We could choose from a hot and cold buffet, and we could order a main breakfast item from the menu. There was a coffee machine so we could have cappuccino (and I could get decaf) every morning. Such a treat for us as we never go out for coffee. I would highly recommend staying here. It is also perfectly located to walk the entirety of Old Town and New Town and everything in between. Stay here and you don't need transport (unless you don't like to walk). PS their staff could give a course in hotel hospitality!!!"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific place to stay in Edinburgh. Staff was professional and helpful. Centrally located (though be prepared for the hike up the steps to the Royal Mile! Clean, well-appointed. Champagne to welcome you, too! Highly recommend!"

Other attractions near National Library of Scotland

The Meadows

9.2/10 (40 reviews)

This elegant and picturesque public park is the perfect spot for a picnic, to play some sport, or enjoy a stroll.

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Summerhall

You can study the exhibits at Summerhall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.

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Pickering's Gin Distillery

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Pickering's Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Queen's Hall

Enjoy a show at Queen's Hall, a popular theatre in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Royal Commonwealth Pool

Enjoy a stop at Royal Commonwealth Pool, an entertaining place to visit in Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals or seek out its golf courses.

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John McIntyre Conference Centre

Learn about the events happening in John McIntyre Conference Centre during your trip to Edinburgh.

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Carlton Cricket Club

Catch an event at Carlton Cricket Club and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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St Mark's Unitarian Church

After visiting St Mark's Unitarian Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Library of Scotland?

National Library of Scotland is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 601 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near National Library of Scotland?

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from National Library of Scotland. Other good options close by include Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and Hilton Edinburgh Carlton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near National Library of Scotland?

Expedia has 601 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Library of Scotland.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Library of Scotland, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near National Library of Scotland.

What can I see and do near National Library of Scotland?

Study the collections at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience or Surgeon's Hall. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Queen's Hall, Festival Theatre and Usher Hall.

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Our top choices for National Library of Scotland hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

3. RÌGH Residences

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. The Lane Hotel

6. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. The Scholar

9. Roomzzz Edinburgh

10. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

11. 100 Princes Street

12. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

13. Black Ivy Hotel

14. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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

16. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

17. ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

18. 33 Castle Terrace

19. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

20. NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels

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Top National Library of Scotland Hotel Reviews

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

The Scott

YOTEL Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Edinburgh Travel Guest House

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Market Street Hotel

Other attractions near National Library of Scotland

The Meadows

Summerhall

Pickering's Gin Distillery

Queen's Hall

Royal Commonwealth Pool

John McIntyre Conference Centre

Carlton Cricket Club

St Mark's Unitarian Church

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