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Our top choices for City Observatory hotels

Rooftop terrace

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Holyrood, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (717 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, good breakfasts, great location for old town, fun place to stay"
United States
Cynthia
The price is RM1,015
RM1,218 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
3 restaurants, breakfast served

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful, exceptional service, tremendous location, relaxing and well equipped gym/spa area, and the the best breakfast/in hotel bar. "
United States
Unji
The price is RM3,004
RM3,604 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
The Balmoral Hotel
Living room

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5.0 star property
0.7 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
"Great place excellent location. Really nice apartment and excellent attention! Definitely we are going back! "
United Kingdom
Valeria Maria
The price is RM1,054
RM1,265 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee

Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,340 reviews)
"The location was excellent, the delicious breakfast was more than enough, and the staff was very polite and helpful."
United States
Ellen
The price is RM1,730
RM2,076 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Market Street Hotel
Terrace/patio

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
2.5 star property
Broughton, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Great location to everything. Great balcony. Staff and hotel well worth price"
United Kingdom
Angela
The price is RM877
RM1,052 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
Exterior

Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place
5.0 star property
Leith, 0.6 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (217 reviews)
"What a lovely stay! We were greeted by Hilary when we checked in, and she gave a great recommendation to go up Calton hill and check out town! We slept great and had a great time exploring town with Six Brunton as our base."
United States
Matthew
The price is RM703
RM844 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Six Brunton Place
Balcony view

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (190 reviews)
"We loved being able to gather together in the living room. Plenty of space for us all. Great location."
United States
Amy p
The price is RM1,099
RM1,319 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Roomzzz Edinburgh

Roomzzz Edinburgh
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.3 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (332 reviews)
"Staff extremely helpful. Lovely hotel"
United States
Kelly
The price is RM1,028
RM1,233 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Roomzzz Edinburgh
Hallway

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (828 reviews)
"Perfect location"
United States
Eric
The price is RM843
RM1,012 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel and staff. Very central would stay again anything"
United States
Judith
The price is RM2,025
RM2,551 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.2 km from City Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,082 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great location. "
United States
Nancy
The price is RM1,093
RM1,312 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

RÌGH Residences

RÌGH Residences
4.0 star property
New Town, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (288 reviews)
"The room was clean and check in was really easy. I was initially nervous check in would be clunky without a front desk but it went smoothly. Service to the room was easy to request and the hotel was in a great location."
United States
Wei Chang
The price is RM1,051
RM1,262 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
RÌGH Residences
Property amenity

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel to which I'm always grateful to return."
United Kingdom
Ricky
The price is RM903
RM1,084 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (783 reviews)
"The place was very nice and a short walk from Waverley station. Friendly staff with a nice bar/restaurant and a very chic steakhouse. Has a nice kitchenette with a washer/dryer combo. Highly recommended. "
Canada
Laurie-Ann
The price is RM1,985
RM2,501 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
Front of property

Braid Apartments by Mansley

Braid Apartments by Mansley
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.9 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (664 reviews)
"Place was great and well equipped. Location was fantastic for exploring Edinburgh"
United States
Maxwell Adrian
The price is RM845
RM1,015 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Braid Apartments by Mansley
Exterior

Princes Street Suites

Princes Street Suites
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from City Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,503 reviews)
"Great location, well apppointed apartment with a home away from home feel. Would stay here again for sure."
Singapore
MICHAEL
The price is RM1,182
RM1,418 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Princes Street Suites
Living area

Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"everything we could have wantedand great location "
United Kingdom
Annette
The price is RM955
RM1,146 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts
Rooftop terrace

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,488 reviews)
"Wonderful location and helpful staff Bar and restaurant were excellent"
United States
James
The price is RM1,508
RM1,809 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Exterior

Parliament House Hotel

Parliament House Hotel
3.0 star property
New Town, 0.2 km from City Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"The rooms were nice and quiet and quite nice."
Canada
Glen
The price is RM830
RM996 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Parliament House Hotel
Living area

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town
4.0 star property
New Town, 1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Nice hotel and safe place I like clean and everything brand-new thank you"
United States
Mahmood
The price is RM988
RM1,185 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to City Observatory

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Rooftop terrace
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
717 reviews
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3 restaurants, breakfast served
The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
View
Living room
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
148 reviews
View
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee
Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,340 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
164 reviews
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Top City Observatory Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel. Room was wonderful and spacious, staff was helpful and very friendly. Great location. Would definitely stay there again."
Jane 3-night trip
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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Hotels near other City Observatory attractions

Edinburgh skyline at sunset, view from Calton Hill, Scotland

Calton Hill

4.6/5 (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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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, take a look at the 1376 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good options close by include CODE - The Court, Edinburgh and Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.
How many hotels will I find near City Observatory?
Expedia has 1376 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" 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 of Edinburgh 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 theatre.
How can I get to City Observatory?
With so many transport options, seeing all of the area near City Observatory is easy. Nearby metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).