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A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

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

A balcony with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the cityscape.

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Benjamin

₹27,417

₹34,545 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Philip

₹26,094

₹32,878 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

NHU PHUC

₹71,081

₹89,562 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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, 1.1 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Robert

₹23,079

₹29,080 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Suzette

₹25,232

₹31,793 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

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.

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Kerry

₹41,541

₹52,341 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Felix

₹18,674

₹23,530 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 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 microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

8. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 1.1 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Susanne

₹19,940

₹25,124 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hallway with a mirror, a door leading to a room with a bed, and visible plumbing.

A modern living room with a red sofa, a round dining table with chairs, a small side table, and a large framed artwork on the wall.

A courtyard with a brick building, a staircase, and a modern entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted toilet, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

9. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Patricia

₹21,142

₹26,639 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a black telephone. There is a dining area with a glass table, two chairs, and a bowl of fruit. Large windows provide a view of the city.

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

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 1.1 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Frederic

₹21,437

₹27,011 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

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

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

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Rory

₹45,773

₹57,674 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern loft with a high ceiling, exposed stone arches, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern loft with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

12. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Susan

₹26,787

₹33,752 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a dining table, a vase of flowers, and a fruit bowl. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.8 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Ramanjit

₹26,097

₹32,882 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A view through a window of a historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stonework.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and a window with curtains.

14. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Susan

₹27,915

₹66,047 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

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

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

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.4 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Joao

₹16,525

₹20,822 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

16. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Derek

₹73,721

₹92,889 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a store with shelves.

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, 0.9 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Suzanne

₹22,566

₹28,433 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

18. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Anthony

₹26,586

₹33,499 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

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

19. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Christopher

₹22,222

₹27,999 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items, a refrigerator, and a bar area.

A wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

A sign with the name 'Wilde' against a backdrop of lush greenery and a historic building under a blue sky.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter and stools, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a neon sign above the bar.

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Lydia

₹24,001

₹30,242 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,500 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 821 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 330 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Edinburgh Fringe Festival Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel surpassed our expectations. Yes we slept in an old cell but that just gave it character. Emerson and Faith were extremely helpful. You can't beat the location as you walk out the door and in a minute you are on the Royal Mile. We had no idea it would be this convenient. It was a wonderful last night before heading back to the USA."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location and views. Clean, comfortable and great breakfast"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, walkable to center and restaurants,"

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"R"

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Location was great, room smells clean and has basic amenities. Staff act very quickly and friendly. Easy check in and out."

Stay Central

8/10 Good

"Central location. Walk to everything. Reception is great, very helpful. The room is small. Outdoor bar downstairs is open into early AM hours. Which is amazing if you dont need sleep. If you do, ask for complementary ear plugs."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The first night of our stay was absolutely miserable. When we complained about our horrible room staff immediately turned on us. We spoke with the night manager the next morning and he was the only staff truly sincere about helping us while the other staff continued to be rude. We truly thank him for relaying the problems to the correct people and resolving the situation."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Location is perfect, very accessible to all things central. Staff was friendly and allowed for a seamless stay!"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, nice rooms, helpful staff"

Other attractions near Edinburgh Fringe Festival

National Museum of Scotland

9.4/10 (1,930 reviews)

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

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People's Leisure Club

Enjoy an outing to People's Leisure Club during your stay in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Paradise Palms

After visiting Paradise Palms, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments

You can study the exhibits at Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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MacEwan Hall

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at MacEwan Hall. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

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Potterrow Student Centre

Potterrow Student Centre is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

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Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

You can study the exhibits at Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

After visiting George Mackenzie's Mausoleum, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

Edinburgh Fringe Festival is located in Edinburgh. This historic area is known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1430 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

Adjacent to Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 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 close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

Expedia has 1430 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Edinburgh Fringe Festival, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

What can I see and do near Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Surgeon's Hall feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall and Usher Hall.

How can I get to Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There might not be many public transport options to choose from near to Edinburgh Fringe Festival so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Edinburgh Fringe Festival hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. RÌGH Residences

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

9. Stay Hush

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

12. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

14. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

16. 100 Princes Street

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

18. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

19. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Compare popular hotels close to Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Top Edinburgh Fringe Festival Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Stay Central

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Other attractions near Edinburgh Fringe Festival

National Museum of Scotland

People's Leisure Club

Paradise Palms

Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments

MacEwan Hall

Potterrow Student Centre

Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

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