The Best Hotels Closest to St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Michael

₹15,056

₹18,971 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A person holding a glass of Guinness beer and a sandwich with visible lettuce and sauce.

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.

2. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Nipa

₹13,335

₹16,802 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a stone building in the background.

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.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

kimberly

₹20,277

₹25,549 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

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.

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Abdullah

₹44,972

₹56,665 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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 luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

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

5. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Eevy

₹39,287

₹49,502 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

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

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Peter

₹24,690

₹31,110 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Danielle

₹15,020

₹18,925 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Blake

₹22,539

₹28,399 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 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.

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

9. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Kathleen

₹15,183

₹19,131 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Kathleen

₹20,458

₹25,777 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

11. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Jeanne

₹17,649

₹22,237 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 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.

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

12. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Diana

₹19,755

₹24,891 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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 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.

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 St. Giles' Cathedral

Marcelle

₹14,093

₹17,757 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 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 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.

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.7 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Josh

₹14,915

₹18,793 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Michael

₹12,608

₹15,886 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a glass-top dining table, and a view of the city through a large window.

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

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

16. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Susan

₹23,364

₹60,626 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

David

₹17,037

₹21,466 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

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

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Susan

₹16,326

₹20,571 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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 neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

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

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.8 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Ruby

₹18,503

₹23,313 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

New Town, 0.5 km from St. Giles' Cathedral

Amy

₹28,782

₹36,265 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Giles' Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,557 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 868 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
100 Princes Street	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View

Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Stay Central

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel, good location"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic spot for travelers wanting to experience Edinburgh and greater Scotland. Staff was super friendly and helpful"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Very nice hostel. Location is superb. It was quiet at night. Stay was very lovely and helpful. Nice bar and dining area. Rooms were clean. Good lockers for belongings and comfortable bed. My only downside was that the tube style of the bed allows for no air flow at all. It was hot during the night. They did offer me a little fan but for whatever reason it did not help. The air is just stale so I got very stuffy the first few days. Otherwise fantastic hostel, the vibes are great, bathrooms are nice and clean. Would stay again."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Super helpful staff, lovely breakfast. Perfect location"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel with modern features. Great location and a 2 min walk from the train station."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We had a few issues with our room when we arrived but the staff were so excellent turning things around and making our stay feel so special! Would highly recommend!"

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect for us, we didn’t have a car but used public transport that was easily accessible. We would often walk the Royal Mile which was literally on our doorstep. We would definitely stay here again."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Impecável. Localização incrível, café da manhã delicioso, staff educada e quarto extremamente confortável."

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!"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Giles' Cathedral?

St. Giles' Cathedral is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1569 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St. Giles' Cathedral?

Adjacent to St. Giles' Cathedral, 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 YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find near St. Giles' Cathedral?

Expedia has 1569 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Giles' Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Giles' Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to St. Giles' Cathedral.

What can I see and do near St. Giles' Cathedral?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Real Mary King's Close are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St. Giles' Cathedral?

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 options close to St. Giles' Cathedral so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for St. Giles' Cathedral hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. Stay Hush

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. 100 Princes Street

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

9. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

11. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

12. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

16. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

19. 33 Castle Terrace

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

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Top St. Giles' Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Stay Central

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Other attractions near St. Giles' Cathedral

Parliament House

Real Mary King's Close

Heart of Midlothian

John Knox's Grave

Charles II Statue

Old Tolbooth

City Chambers

David Hume's Statue

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