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A room with a window overlooking a balcony and a cityscape.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a potted plant, and artwork on the wall.

1. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 1.1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Nipa

₹13,703

₹17,265 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

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

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Michael

₹15,068

₹18,986 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

3. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1.4 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

"This was a beautiful apartment to stay in, with the perfect mix of historic charm and fresh, modern finishes. We did have a mix-up with our booking, as the room was reserved for three people but didn’t have a sleeping option for the third guest. However, reception responded quickly and made things right, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a lovely stay and I would definitely stay here again."

Jennifer

₹16,522

₹20,818 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table, and chairs. There is a large window with a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table with chairs, and a large window offering a city view at night.

4. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 1.1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Claudia

₹12,341

₹15,549 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a formal entrance.

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

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.

5. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Abdullah

₹45,008

₹56,709 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

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

A modern building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1.1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Nadine

₹11,891

₹14,983 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural.

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

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

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Blake

₹22,539

₹28,399 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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.

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Peter

₹24,205

₹30,499 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A chandelier with multiple glass bulbs hanging from a ceiling in a room with wooden furniture and framed pictures on the wall.

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

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Kathleen

₹20,458

₹25,777 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 neatly made bed with a blue and white checkered pillow and a white pillow. There is a lamp with a beige lampshade on a bedside table.

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

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Josh

₹15,318

₹19,301 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

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

11. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Sarah

₹14,814

₹18,666 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A building facade with a sign reading "THE HOXTON."

A spacious living room with a checkered sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area in the background with a chandelier.

A dark room with red velvet sofas, a small table with a bowl of popcorn, and a lit lamp.

A neatly made bed with a red headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with a view of historic buildings.

12. The Hoxton, Edinburgh

West End, 1.4 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Waraporn

₹13,000

₹16,380 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A historic building with a prominent archway, multiple windows, and balconies with flower boxes.

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

13. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.8 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Ellyn

₹22,490

₹28,338 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A table with a vase of flowers, a cup, and a coffee maker.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A dining area with a glass table set for four, a refrigerator with open doors, a brown leather sofa, and a chandelier.

A view through a window with a decorative frame and a skylight.

14. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

West End, 1.1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Jinelle

₹15,086

₹21,290 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with a red door, numbered 24, and a sign for a gallery and bar gardens.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a fireplace. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier above the bar.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a large painting on the wall.

15. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 1.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Ian

₹15,879

₹20,008 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 cabinetry, a microwave, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small side table with a lamp.

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

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

16. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Paola

₹17,648

₹22,237 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, striped armchairs, and a view of the outside.

A hallway with a mirror, a lamp, and a chandelier. There is a door with a sign above it and a staircase with striped wallpaper.

A room with a striped armchair, a small table with a cup, and a floor lamp.

17. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Jenna

₹13,306

₹16,765 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A building with the sign "Tiger Lily" above the entrance. There are flower boxes with pink flowers on the windowsills.

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

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

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

18. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

DANIELA

₹20,974

₹26,428 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A large, historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

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

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

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

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

New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Amy

₹28,782

₹36,265 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A theater lobby with a stone archway, plush seating, a fireplace, and a red curtain backdrop.

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

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

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

20. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Joshua

₹10,546

₹13,288 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Top Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"The location of the hotel was very good for access to the railroad. Our room, while adequate, had no natural light. Each window looked out on a very close by building. The lobby area was nice for relaxing, but chilly. The neighborhood is hilly, but has lots of options for food and shopping."

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and well laid out. There is no parking near or around the hotel, best to travel by public transport"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff. Nice enough rooms, except I really disliked the shower layout because the whole bathroom got wet. The sauna was nice but pool was rather cold. Great location and would for sure stay here again!"

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and helpful staff. The rooms were well stocked. The room we were in was quiet and comfortable"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location, accommodated early arrival times on both occasions, very clean. Quick 20 mins to airport. Will stay again."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay to enjoy both Old town and New town. Clean hotel with attentive and friendly staff!"

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

8/10 Good

"The hotel overall was great, the room sizes good, the beds a little too hard in our opinion. We would stay here again if in Edinburgh."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location! Can get around either walking or taking public transportation. The staff was amazing as well."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, parking is challenging, nice staff,"

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8.0/10 (10 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 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 1587 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?

Adjacent to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 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 YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels are there near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?

Expedia has 1587 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

What can I see and do near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?

Study the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland or Writers' Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Grassmarket to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?

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 choices near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Camera Obscura and World of Illusions hotels

1. Stay Hush

2. Market Street Hotel

3. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

4. The Resident Edinburgh

5. The Balmoral Hotel

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

11. Eden Locke

12. The Hoxton, Edinburgh

13. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

14. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

15. 24 Royal Terrace

16. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

17. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

18. Tigerlily

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

20. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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Top Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Stay Central

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Market Street Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Other attractions near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Scotch Whisky Experience

Castlehill

Tartan Weaving Mill

The Witches' Well

Highland Tolbooth Kirk

The Hub

Witchery Tours

Church of St John the Evangelist

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