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The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

Edinburgh (1,400 ft from Edinburgh Castle)

The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar.

P
Parth
From
India
Great location and great apartments
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,233 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$330.06
1 night, 2 adults

Tigerlily

Edinburgh (1,450 ft from Edinburgh Castle)

Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant.

J
JM
From
Netherlands
Everything was perfect especially the people who work in the restaurant. Really enjoyed our 5 nights here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,605 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$227.53
1 night, 2 adults

Market Street hotel

Edinburgh (2,450 ft from Edinburgh Castle)

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline.

A
Anna
From
Poland
Localisation close to Train Station and to many attractions like Royal Mile, Castle, National Gallery. Good breakfast with wonderful view. Funny reception on 7th floor
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,165 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$182.02
1 night, 2 adults

The Resident Edinburgh

Edinburgh (2,500 ft from Edinburgh Castle)

Ideally set in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, The Resident Edinburgh is situated 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 1.6 km from Royal Mile and 1.5 km from Camera...

I
Ingrid Diagonel
From
Brazil
Perfect stay! The location is excellent, very close to interesting tourist attractions and a bus stop, which made it super convenient to get around. The room was outstanding — clean, complete, and extremely comfortable. The hotel staff were all very polite, welcoming, and always ready to help. Another great highlight is that the hotel has partnerships with local restaurants, offering nice discounts for guests. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,157 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$161.80
1 night, 2 adults

The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh (2,900 ft from Edinburgh Castle)

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

W
Wim
From
Belgium
Exceptional eye for detail and a warm welcoming staff. Truly first class.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$512.35
1 night, 2 adults

The Bonham

Edinburgh (3,050 ft from Edinburgh Castle)

Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view.

P
Patricia
From
Denmark
Lovely room . Beautiful view over the forth. Spotlessly clean. Very helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,494 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$198.54
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,165 reviews

    Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline.

    From US$349.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,605 reviews

    Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,233 reviews

    The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar.

    From US$561.57 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,494 reviews

    Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view.

    From US$505.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 570 reviews

    Gleneagles Townhouse features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh.

    From US$707.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

    The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,088 reviews

    W Edinburgh has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

    From US$532.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,769 reviews

    Virgin Hotels Edinburgh features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Edinburgh. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    From US$649.88 per night

Budget hotels near Edinburgh Castle

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

    Situated conveniently in Edinburgh, Moment George IV Bridge offers a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$585.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,908 reviews

    Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge is set in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, 400 metres from EICC and less than 1 km from Edinburgh Castle.

    From US$277.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 6,708 reviews

    Located within a 5-minute walk of EICC and a 12-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle, Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End in Edinburgh features a fitness centre and rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$264.17 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,192 reviews

    Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the financial district, next to the West End business and entertainment area and a five-minute walk from Princes Street, 500...

    From US$457.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

    Featuring 5-star accommodation, Bonnie Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh is set in Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh Castle and 1.9 km from National Museum of Scotland.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh is set in the heart of the city on the historic Royal Mile.

  • Situated in Edinburgh, 1.1 km from Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Drumdryan Central Apart features views of the city.

Hotels with great access to Edinburgh Castle!

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews

    Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

    From US$896.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,161 reviews

    Ideally set in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, The Resident Edinburgh is situated 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 1.6 km from Royal Mile and 1.5 km from Camera...

    From US$343.82 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,311 reviews

    Move into your own space at Eden Locke, our aparthotel on George Street in Edinburgh city centre.

    From US$312.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,734 reviews

    In Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this Hotel Du Vin has uniquely styled bedrooms in a former city asylum. At the hotel’s heart is a French Bistro, serving produce from the Lothian region.

    From US$376.18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 866 reviews

    The Royal Scots Club offers grand country-house charm, a cosy club atmosphere and free WiFi in Edinburgh city centre. In the peaceful New Town district, there is a hotel lift for access to all floors.

    From US$375.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,706 reviews

    Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is situated in Edinburgh, just metres from Princes Street and George Street.

    From US$1,535.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,890 reviews

    Well located in the centre of Edinburgh, voco Edinburgh - Haymarket by IHG provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From US$302.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse is set 1.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 2.3 km from Murrayfield Stadium and...

    From US$369.74 per night

Edinburgh Castle

Stretching down 30 metres, this tree-like coral shelf lies at the centre of a beautiful garden of gorgonians. It’s in these plants that the rare pygmy seahorse sets up home, which makes Amed Wall your best shot of catching a glimpse. Reef sharks and sea turtles also roam these waters, so there’s no shortage of deep-sea wonders to gawk at.

Planning a trip to see the Edinburgh Castle? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 10.0

    Book 2 weeks before you arrive in Edinburg.

    Book 2 weeks before you arrive in Edinburg. Do not leave this castle for the end of the trip. Worth going BUT disappointed after seeing 18 castles all over Scotland all more beautiful for different reasons. Over rated
    Guest review by
    Natal
    Malta
  • 8.0

    Having a tour guide is recommended and you should plan on...

    Having a tour guide is recommended and you should plan on starting the tour around midday so that you get to see the canon firing at 1 pm. You do need to be able to walk on cobblestones and walk uphill. Not recommended for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobiity
    Guest review by
    Rodney S
    Australia
  • 10.0

    In order to truly understand a country, it is essential to...

    In order to truly understand a country, it is essential to first become acquainted with its history, as well as its cultural and ethnographic heritage. The tour I took part in at Edinburgh Castle was led by an outstanding guide who skillfully maintained our interest throughout the experience. With a touch of humor, she presented only the most important and noteworthy highlights, making the tour both engaging and informative.
    Guest review by
    Jolanta
    Ireland
  • 10.0

    Love it!

    Love it! Took us longer than anticipated to walk around due to the crowds, in September. We pre-purchased out tickets for 11 a.m. thinking we'd end with the 1 p.m. gun salute. However, earlier crowds were still there at 11 a.m. and it just got busier and busier. It became tough to really enjoy the exhibits and the interior rooms got quite warm (it was wet the day we were there so we were carrying jackets). There were also lines to get into various spaces. When we left at 2 p.m. the line ups to get in were wild and I can't imagine what their experience would have been like. I would highly recommend getting your tickets in advance for the earlier time slots, if you really want to enjoy the exhibits around the castle.
    Guest review by
    Carolyn
    Canada
  • 6.0

    Not the most interesting castle. Fabulous views of the city.

    Not the most interesting castle. Fabulous views of the city. Most of the interior has been stripped. The Crown jewels were absolutely nothing compared to The Tower of London exhibition. Very unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies all cobbles and slopes. Difficult with a stick. All in all a bit of a tourist trap all around the area.
    Guest review by
    coral
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    We saw Edinburgh Castle on our last trip but there is always...

    We saw Edinburgh Castle on our last trip but there is always something new to see. Look for the room with the tapestries hanging from the wall - they took 13.5 years to complete. Missed that last time. There is a lot to see.
    Guest review by
    Thomas
    United States

What guests said about Edinburgh Castle:

  • Edinburgh Castle is the main attraction, along with various...

    Edinburgh Castle is the main attraction, along with various tours during the day and night.
    Guest review by
    Lyndsey
    United Kingdom
  • We enjoyed Edinburgh castle very much and it was my second...

    We enjoyed Edinburgh castle very much and it was my second time . We were very lucky to have a lovely sunny spring day .
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • Edinburgh castle was a fantastic, day out for the whole...

    Edinburgh castle was a fantastic, day out for the whole family, grandparents, parents and children. Loads to see, very informative staff and lots to see and discuss. View fantastic. Tip, book ahead on line to save long queue (we actually did it while stood in queue)
    Guest review by
    yvonne
    United Kingdom
  • Mercat Vault Tour, Edinburgh Castle but not the Royal Mile (...

    Mercat Vault Tour, Edinburgh Castle but not the Royal Mile (very touristy!)
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • Edinburgh Castle is restored almost completely, only St...

    Edinburgh Castle is restored almost completely, only St Margaret's chapel conserves some of the original construction.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous