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A person sitting on a bed reading a newspaper, with a lamp and a plate of croissants on a bedside table.

A person lying on the floor with a pizza box and a board game nearby.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a dishwasher.

A living room with a sofa, a round table, a chair, and a potted plant.

1. Meus Apartments

New Town, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Elisabeth

₹11,436

₹14,409 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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.

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Kirby

₹15,052

₹18,965 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.8 km from National War Museum

Abdullah

₹44,959

₹56,647 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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.

4. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Eevy

₹40,875

₹51,502 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from National War Museum

Peter

₹24,179

₹30,466 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A historic building with multiple storefronts, including a whisky shop and a restaurant.

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

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

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

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Danielle

₹15,015

₹18,919 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

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

7. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Sarah

₹14,758

₹18,595 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a blue toaster. A grey sofa with checkered cushions is positioned against a wall, and a floor lamp is visible to the right.

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

8. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Steve

₹15,601

₹19,657 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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.

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.

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Kathleen

₹20,983

₹26,438 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 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.

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Paola

₹17,822

₹22,456 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

A reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining table with breakfast items, and a window with a city view.

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Josh

₹15,414

₹19,422 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

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 grey sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Daniela

₹19,110

₹24,079 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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

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

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

13. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Ellyn

₹20,182

₹25,429 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a neatly made bed with blue bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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

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.

A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 km from National War Museum

Marcelle

₹15,108

₹19,036 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

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.

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Matthew

₹22,087

₹27,830 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, and a book.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

A building entrance with a classical design, featuring a central door with a glass panel, flanked by columns, and a small window with plants.

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Alexis

₹13,653

₹17,203 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative plants.

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

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

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

17. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from National War Museum

Raymundo

₹16,774

₹21,136 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the city.

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

A corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

18. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Ruby

₹18,508

₹23,320 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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.

A bar area with marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

19. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

DANIELA

₹21,534

₹27,134 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A room with a large window, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a lamp.

A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, a clock, and a large window with a view of greenery and a blue vehicle.

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Kathleen

₹15,179

₹19,125 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to National War Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Meus Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,548 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
100 Princes Street	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,466 reviews	View

Top National War Museum Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay, wonderful location. Pool and sauna clean"

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in the heart of the city! Very delicious restaurant downstairs. Very helpful staff. Parking is quite challenging so keep that in mind. We found a place to park 15 min walk which was fine! Very gorgeous rooms. Would highly recommend!"

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great for the location and value. We didn’t do the breakfast option and that seems to be the right choice!"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay here. Staff were very nice! The bar was very nice and a great place to relax at night. Our breakfasts was good. Location was excellent and very walkable. Beds were comfortable and room was very nice as was the bathroom."

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"In a perfect location to public transportation. Very clean and very helpful staff!"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buena ubicación. Conceniente patw ir a todos lados caminando. Lo único es que no nos rellenaron el jabón líquido para bañarnos y el teléfono del cuarto no funcionaba. Pero lo demás todo excelente"

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The property was smack in the middle of Edinburgh. Steps away from new town and just a short walk to Old Town. Staff were very helpful and our room stay was very comfortable."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Located across the street from the train station and a block away from the Royal Mile"

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing! Beautiful Hotel! Friendly, Helpful Staff! Great Location! Would love to stay there again!"

Other attractions near National War Museum

A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.

Princes Street Gardens

9.0/10 (3,373 reviews)

A pleasant green space that separates Edinburgh's Old and New Town. The perfect place for a spot of relaxation.

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A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.

Edinburgh Castle

9.4/10 (12,023 reviews)

A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.

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Scotch Whisky Experience

8.8/10 (347 reviews)

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland's famous amber nectar.

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A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.

Grassmarket

9.2/10 (4,895 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Royal Scots Regimental Museum

You can study the exhibits at Royal Scots Regimental Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

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The Witches' Well

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to The Witches' Well. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Church of St John the Evangelist

After visiting Church of St John the Evangelist, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Tartan Weaving Mill

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Tartan Weaving Mill, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National War Museum?

National War Museum 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 1577 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National War Museum?

Adjacent to National War Museum, 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 National War Museum?

Expedia has 1577 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National War Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National War Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to National War Museum.

What can I see and do near National War Museum?

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

How can I get to National War Museum?

To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There might not be many public transport stops near National War Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for National War Museum hotels

1. Meus Apartments

2. Market Street Hotel

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. 100 Princes Street

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Eden Locke

8. Edinburgh Nine

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

17. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

18. 33 Castle Terrace

19. Tigerlily

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

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Top National War Museum Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Market Street Hotel

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Other attractions near National War Museum

Princes Street Gardens

Edinburgh Castle

Scotch Whisky Experience

Grassmarket

Royal Scots Regimental Museum

The Witches' Well

Church of St John the Evangelist

Tartan Weaving Mill

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