Top 10 Hotels Near Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh for 2026

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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.

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.5 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Laura

RM508

RM640 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

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

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Abdullah

RM1,924

RM2,424 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Kirby

RM645

RM813 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a sink.

A modern loft-style apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a staircase.

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

4. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

kimberly

RM838

RM1,055 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

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

5. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Eevy

RM1,904

RM2,399 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Peter

RM1,056

RM1,331 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a marble bar, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

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

A staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

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

7. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Emelmarie

RM634

RM798 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.

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

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

A dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Blake

RM964

RM1,215 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Danielle

RM876

RM1,104 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining table with breakfast items, and a window with a city view.

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.3 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Margie Pecks

RM677

RM853 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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 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.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Diana

RM978

RM1,232 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

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

12. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Joshua

RM421

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

13. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.9 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Matthew

RM911

RM1,148 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, 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.

14. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Alexis

RM586

RM739 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 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.

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.4 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Sandra L

RM647

RM816 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

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

16. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Susan

RM698

RM880 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

New Town, 0.2 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Amy

RM1,349

RM1,700 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

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

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Raymundo

RM695

RM876 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A bar area with a marble countertop, various bottles, a beer tap, and a decorative glass bowl with greenery.

A bar area with marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

19. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

DANIELA

RM921

RM1,161 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a small table with a plant, and a fireplace.

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

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

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 0.4 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Taylor

RM838

RM1,056 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Scottish National Portrait Gallery Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Concierge was amazing! Definitely the highlight of our stay. The room was comfy and clean. Great location, especially since it’s near the bus stop. Would definitely recommend this place."

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"They did not have laundry facilities on location like stated on the website. You can use the laundry cleaning option for a fee, but you cant use washers and dryers on location. I booked this hotel for this. There is a laundromat down the road a tick, however."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Excellent place to stay in old town. Very centrally located. Good restaurant and bar and very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was helpful and friendly. Location was perfect for either public transit or walking the city. The property was clean and offered lots of amenities. I would definitely stay here again."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We truly enjoyed our stay at the Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel. The staff were very attentive and helpful, and helped arrange a surprise (cake and balloons) for my wife's birthday. The room was large by European standards and the bathroom was elegant, well equipped, and also very spacious. The bed was extremely comfortable and we appreciated the extras (slippers and robe) and a welcome plate of fruit and chocolates. The only negatives were the condition of some very easily remedied aspects of our room and property. The hotel was a little dated and needed refreshing in some areas. For example, although not terrible, our room needed a fresh coat of paint and the carpets could use cleaning. Also a sofa in a common area on our floor was completely worn and in need of replacement. With a few of these updates this could become a 5 Star hotel across the board. All in all, it was a good experience and I would consider returning on another stay in Edinburgh."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel! Everything was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was wonderful—always friendly, welcoming, and eager to help with anything we needed. The location was fantastic, with so many attractions, shops, and restaurants nearby, making it easy to explore and enjoy our trip. The hotel was worth every penny and truly made our visit even more memorable. Our only regret is that we didn’t have enough time to experience everything the area has to offer! We enjoyed ourselves so much that we’re already planning a return trip in the next few years. We highly recommend this hotel and would gladly stay here again!"

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, really stylish especially for the price. The wee double room was basic in amenities but thoughtfully decorated and had what you need, spotless too! It was definitely wee but perfect for one person and more than suitable for two if you’re happy to be cosy! They accommodated bag storage and late check out without a fuss and were friendly and helpful."

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"My favorite was the continental breakfast."

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in a good location"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

Scottish National Portrait Gallery 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, take a look at the 1559 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

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

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

Expedia has 1559 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scottish National Portrait Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

What can I see and do near Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland or Museum on the Mound. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Assembly Rooms are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre and Usher Hall if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

With so many transport options, seeing the area around Scottish National Portrait Gallery is easy. Nearby metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stops to Edinburgh City Centre.

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Our top choices for Scottish National Portrait Gallery hotels

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. Market Street Hotel

4. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

5. 100 Princes Street

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

7. Eden Locke

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

9. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

12. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

13. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

14. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

16. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

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

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

19. Tigerlily

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

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Top Scottish National Portrait Gallery Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

W Edinburgh

Other attractions near Scottish National Portrait Gallery

St. Andrew Square

The Stand Comedy Club

Multrees Walk

Melville Monument

Church of St Andrew & St George

The Voodoo Rooms

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

The Royal Society Of Edinburgh

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