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A historic stone building with a large window and a view of a castle on a hill.

A modern room with a sofa, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of parked cars.

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.

1. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Steve

₹16,567

₹20,874 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 room with a large window, a bathtub, a chair, and a bedside table.

2. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Felix

₹18,459

₹23,258 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A building with a stone facade, a central entrance with a fanlight, and a signboard with the name 'Mayo.'

A spacious indoor area with a long counter, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

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

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

3. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Victoria

₹18,675

₹23,530 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Suzette

₹25,448

₹32,065 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

5. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Robert

₹21,717

₹27,364 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A black metal gate with the address "129 The High Street" and a security camera above it.

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

6. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from National War Museum

Anthony

₹25,754

₹32,450 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from National War Museum

Steven

₹44,255

₹55,762 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

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.

8. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National War Museum

John

₹22,995

₹28,973 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A view of a historic castle from a window, with a statue in the foreground.

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

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

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

9. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Russell

₹29,301

₹36,919 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

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

10. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 km from National War Museum

Ramanjit

₹30,413

₹38,321 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 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 built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Frederic

₹23,116

₹29,126 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

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

12. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from National War Museum

Lydia

₹18,158

₹22,880 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Sonal

₹21,248

₹26,772 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a clock, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a framed painting.

A four-poster bed with a view of the city, a fireplace, and a television in a hotel room.

14. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from National War Museum

Amber

₹21,169

₹26,673 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

15. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Nikki

₹25,595

₹32,250 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A corner building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A wooden interior with a staircase, a black metal gate, and a stone wall.

A modern building with a white facade, large windows, and a wooden balcony railing.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a glass table, and large windows with black blinds.

16. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

West End, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Lori

₹18,133

₹22,847 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hallway with a door leading to a balcony, a wall-mounted mirror, and a light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with orange and white bedding, a kitchenette, and a dark door.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, a dining area, and a living room. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

A historic building with multiple ground-floor establishments including 'The Doric Bar & Restaurant' and 'The Hebrides'.

17. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from National War Museum

George

₹21,385

₹26,945 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

18. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Tracey

₹23,154

₹29,174 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Laura

₹26,091

₹32,875 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

20. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Aliasghar

₹14,428

₹18,180 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top National War Museum Hotel Reviews

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"So close to the castle and the Royal mile, we particularly enjoyed the livingroom and kitchen space. The breakfast buffet was so good the first day that we ate there all three mornings! The staff were all warm and helpful - an all around great place to stay!"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location We had a great time"

YOTEL Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Really good and comfortable room. Staff were very friendly and helpful."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

8/10 Good

"Very convenient location. Across street from train station and right off Airport Tram stop."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Great modern hotel within walking distance to the whole old town. Very clean and has everything you need."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, front desk was very helpful taking our backpacks and putting them in storage as we arrived early in the morning. We stayed in one of the windowless rooms but it is decorated with a curtain that makes look like there is one. Room and bathroom were very clean. AC worked fine. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good. Definitely would stay again."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I wish I could add more stars for the wonderful customer service that we received while staying at this hotel"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived very early from our flight and the room was not ready. We left our luggage with the front desk and went to check out Edinburgh. Went back in the afternoon to check in, then went back out for dinner, walked around some more, then back and a had a drink in the hotel bar. Was even able to bring my second drink up to the room. This hotel was awesome. The staff ALL of them were incredible."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great staff"

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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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A wall of whisky barrels with labels indicating years from 1999 to 2009.

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 stone pathway leading to historic buildings with a castle in the background.

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 1579 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 Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Point A Edinburgh Haymarket.

How many hotels are there near National War Museum?

Expedia has 1579 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 Castlehill 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. Edinburgh Nine

2. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

3. Eden Locke

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. RÌGH Residences

6. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

9. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

10. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

13. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

14. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

15. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

16. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

17. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

18. Tigerlily

19. 33 Castle Terrace

20. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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Top National War Museum Hotel Reviews

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

YOTEL Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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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