Top 10 Hotels Near St. Giles' Cathedral 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.9 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Laura

RM507

RM639 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

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

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

kimberly

RM865

RM1,090 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

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

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

NHU PHUC

RM1,909

RM2,406 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

4. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.7 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Robert

RM847

RM1,067 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

5. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Kirby

RM642

RM809 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic stone building with a large window and a view of a castle on a hill.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

A bedroom with a large window, a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a neatly made bed with rolled towels.

A modern room with a sofa, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of parked cars.

6. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Steve

RM663

RM835 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A bar with a glass front, wicker furniture, and a potted plant outside.

7. Eden Locke

New Town, 1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Lauren

RM629

RM793 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Kathleen

RM924

RM1,165 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of a stone wall.

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

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

A modern living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Paola

RM797

RM1,004 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A room with a round table, two chairs, a red sofa, a small side table with books, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

10. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Nipa

RM599

RM754 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A dimly lit bar area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and a large poster of a mechanical device.

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

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

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Ellyn

RM982

RM1,237 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a stone wall, and a door leading to another room.

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

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.

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Blake

RM957

RM1,206 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Peter

RM1,010

RM1,273 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

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.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Daniela

RM871

RM1,097 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Joshua

RM425

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Joao

RM538

RM678 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

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

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Sandra L

RM646

RM813 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A window with two potted plants and a view of a historic castle.

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

A spiral staircase with a wooden handrail and metal balusters, leading to a landing with a small mirror and framed pictures on the walls.

A room with a large window, a round table with two mugs, a chair, and a potted plant.

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Christopher

RM668

RM841 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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 dining area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

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

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

19. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Alexis

RM582

RM733 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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 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.

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

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Claire

RM886

RM1,116 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Really great experience. Excellent location."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Great time at Yotel, staff was friendly and room was big. Air Conditioning was iffy if it worked or not"

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

8/10 Good

"We stayed in Edinburgh for 3 nights and the Mount Royal was great. The room was nice, bathroom was a little small but manageable (shower is not fully enclosed so water will go out onto the floor). It was nice to have the bar and restaurant on site. The service at the reception desk and the bar were great. The location is nice and central to old and new town, Dean Village is even only a 20min walk away."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

8/10 Good

"Hotel was nice enough. The room we were in had wallpaper coming up at the seams, moths were flying in the room, and the bed was not very comfortable. Food that we ate there was good."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"My fiancé and I stayed here for the week leading up to our wedding, and we absolutely loved it. The biggest selling point of this hotel is its location. Being able to walk straight out onto Cockburn Street was incredibly convenient, and we were within walking distance of so many shops, restaurants, pubs, and bars. It made exploring Edinburgh's Old Town effortless, and we rarely needed to worry about transportation. We didn't travel by car, but I could see parking potentially being an issue for those who do. However, the hotel is directly across from Waverley Station, which made getting around by train incredibly easy and convenient. The room itself was clean and comfortable, with a standard amount of space comparable to what you'd expect from a hotel room in Canada. We had quite a bit of luggage with us for the week, but there was still room for the two of us to settle in comfortably. One particularly great perk was the luggage storage. We arrived in the city around 10 a.m., and the hotel had a large, secure, locked luggage storage room where we could leave our bags until our room was ready. This allowed us to head out and enjoy the day without worrying about our luggage. Overall, we had a fantastic stay. While the rooms are fairly standard, the location is what truly sets this hotel apart. If you want to stay right in the heart of Edinburgh and have the city's sights, shops, and nightlife right at your doorstep, this is an excellent choice!"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel within an easy walking distance to Edinburgh Waverly Train Station and High Street. Room was comfortable and included free mini-bar snack and beverage items."

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"staff was helpful and clean room."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The property was beautiful. The rooms are very comfortable. The staff, especially the front desk and Bell Attendants were exceptional."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Being from the US and first time in Edinburgh, the hotel location was a great importance to our travel! About a 7 min walk from the bus station, the location was centered with everything to see and do. The 24 hr wash and dry and gym , not to mention the breakfast was indeed an added bonus! The staff were very kind and helpful when in need."

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Real Mary King's Close

8.8/10 (471 reviews)

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Heart of Midlothian

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John Knox's Grave

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Charles II Statue

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Old Tolbooth

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City Chambers

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Giles' Cathedral?

St. Giles' Cathedral 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 1569 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St. Giles' Cathedral?

Adjacent to St. Giles' Cathedral, 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. Other good options within a short distance include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find near St. Giles' Cathedral?

Expedia has 1569 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Giles' Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Giles' Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to St. Giles' Cathedral.

What can I see and do near St. Giles' Cathedral?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Real Mary King's Close are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St. Giles' Cathedral?

If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stations to Old Town Edinburgh. There might not be many public transport options close to St. Giles' Cathedral so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for St. Giles' Cathedral hotels

1. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. RÌGH Residences

5. Market Street Hotel

6. Edinburgh Nine

7. Eden Locke

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

10. Stay Hush

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

19. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Market Street Hotel

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Other attractions near St. Giles' Cathedral

Parliament House

Real Mary King's Close

Heart of Midlothian

John Knox's Grave

Charles II Statue

Old Tolbooth

City Chambers

David Hume's Statue

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