Top 10 Hotels Near Old College in Edinburgh for 2026

Q: What's the area like around Old College?

Old College 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 1409 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Q: Where is the best place to stay close to Old College?

Adjacent to Old College, 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 Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Apex Waterloo Place Hotel .

Q: How many hotels should I expect to find near Old College?

Expedia has 1409 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Old College.

Q: If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old College, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Old College.

Q: What can I see and do near Old College?

National Museum of Scotland, Surgeon's Hall and Scotch Whisky Experience feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

Q: How can I get to Old College?

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 Old College so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

Our top choices for Old College hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

Tampa

RM1,577 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Old College

Seth

RM1,597 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.6 km from Old College

Beverly

RM4,426 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from Old College

Andrea

RM1,440 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old College

OZAN

RM1,319 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

6. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Mohammad

RM1,424 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

7. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1.1 km from Old College

Joann

RM1,247 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Hamad

RM2,106 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 1.1 km from Old College

Sherry

RM1,409 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

10. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Old College

Kevin

RM3,218 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

11. Ten Hill Place

Southside, 0.3 km from Old College

Kara

RM1,136 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

12. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.9 km from Old College

Anthony

RM1,335 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

13. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Old College

Stephanie

RM1,205 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

14. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

lida

RM2,224 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Mayra

RM1,269 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Richard

RM2,736 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

17. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Maria

RM1,289 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

18. Museum Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from Old College

Maxence

RM1,819 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

19. Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

New Town, 0.7 km from Old College

Amer

RM1,424 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

20. ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

New Town, 0.9 km from Old College

Irina

RM1,335 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

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Compare popular hotels close to Old College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,438 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 773 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

8/10 Good

"We had a wonderful stay at Mount Royal Hotel. Waking up to the castle view every morning was truly special, and the staff were consistently warm and welcoming. The room was quite small, with limited storage and no refrigerator. We paid an extra £20 per night for the castle view, and for us, it was worth it. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was the strong musty smell in the shower room, which was unpleasant throughout our stay."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for our silver wedding anniversary and glad we chose the Apex Waterloo. Check in was easy and friendly, Room was very nice, clean, spacious and well equipped. Wonderful reception lady came and brought us a bottle of Prosecco on ice with 2 glasses on the house which was a lovely gesture Pool and Spa was lovely and relaxing and for an early Sat evening we had it to ourselves. The lady managing the Spa was wonderfully polite and kind. The bar staff were friendly. Overall a great hotel, yes price was high, but mid July, excellent proximity to city centre, train station etc and special occasion the Apex Waterloo was an excellent choice and would definitely recommend"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The stand out was the service. Friendly staff and excellent service. Room service was speedy and if you had breakfast included there was no extra charge. We had an issue with our TV and someone was there within 2 mins. The amenities in the bathroom smelt gorgeous. Loved the variety in the mini bar. Good size mugs for a cuppa. Only down side was the water pressure in the shower."

Hotels near other Old College attractions

Talbot Rice Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Talbot Rice Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old College?

Old College 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 1409 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Old College?

Adjacent to Old College, 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 Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Old College?

Expedia has 1409 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Old College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old College, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Old College.

What can I see and do near Old College?

National Museum of Scotland, Surgeon's Hall and Scotch Whisky Experience feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Old College?

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 Old College so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Old College hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

6. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

7. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

10. 100 Princes Street

11. Ten Hill Place

12. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

13. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

14. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

15. Roomzzz Edinburgh

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

17. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

18. Museum Apartments

19. Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

20. ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

Compare popular hotels close to Old College

Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Hotels near other Old College attractions

Talbot Rice Gallery

Frequently asked questions