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

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.7 km from National Library of Scotland

Benjamin

￥40,262

￥50,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a sink.

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 1.6 km from National Library of Scotland

Philip

￥46,790

￥58,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 1.6 km from National Library of Scotland

Patricia

￥31,103

￥39,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items including a trunk, lamps, and a chandelier.

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, including a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table, with a large mirror and decorative lamps.

A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and antique furniture.

A large, white building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

4. Prestonfield House

1.2 km from National Library of Scotland

Abagail Ries

￥89,696

￥113,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

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

5. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1.8 km from National Library of Scotland

Karen

￥35,320

￥44,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

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

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.2 km from National Library of Scotland

Suzette

￥45,100

￥56,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with ornate woodwork, a staircase, and seating areas.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a floral arrangement on a counter, and a staircase.

A historic stone building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.

A stone building with a tower, surrounded by trees and a lawn.

7. The Scott

Southside, 0.6 km from National Library of Scotland

john

￥33,271

￥41,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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, 1.5 km from National Library of Scotland

Steven

￥73,183

￥92,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

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

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

9. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 1.1 km from National Library of Scotland

Joao

￥27,011

￥34,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

10. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.5 km from National Library of Scotland

Aliasghar

￥24,465

￥30,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building with a large, ornate sign above the entrance, a window with a view of the street, and hanging plants.

A bar with wooden stools, a bar counter, and various bottles.

A corner room with a bay window, a glass table, two green chairs, and a vase with plants.

A room with a bed, a table with a vase of flowers, and a bottle of champagne.

11. The Lane Hotel

Morningside, 2.1 km from National Library of Scotland

William

￥34,873

￥43,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.5 km from National Library of Scotland

Rory

￥67,423

￥84,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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.

13. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.6 km from National Library of Scotland

Lydia

￥39,665

￥49,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

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.

14. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 2 km from National Library of Scotland

SHARRYN LEE

￥46,731

￥58,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A modern bedroom with a round mirror, bedside lamp, and a small vase with flowers on a dark console table.

A cocktail on a wooden table with a blurred outdoor seating area in the background.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

15. The Scholar

Southside, 0.5 km from National Library of Scotland

Christine

￥28,854

￥36,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, decorated with Christmas trees and lights.

A bar area with a fireplace, green upholstered seating, and a bar counter.

16. Black Ivy Hotel

Bruntsfield, 1.4 km from National Library of Scotland

Océane

￥29,994

￥37,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 2 km from National Library of Scotland

Suzanne

￥40,795

￥50,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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'.

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.7 km from National Library of Scotland

George

￥36,450

￥45,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

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

19. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 2 km from National Library of Scotland

Derek

￥116,850

￥147,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A historic cityscape with a prominent church steeple, dense architecture, and a mountain in the background.

A black door with a gold handle and a sign above it that reads "18 Hanover Street".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a small table with a plant, and a fireplace.

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 2 km from National Library of Scotland

Alexa

￥30,531

￥38,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to National Library of Scotland

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Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,497 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 816 reviews	View
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Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews	View

Top National Library of Scotland Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was simple & quick. Our room was immaculate. Shower very powerful, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion supplied. Tea and coffee downstairs to help ourselves to instead of in room which we were happy with. Saves waste. Staff friendly. Good, free wifi. Great stay."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The parking lot was very convenient. Just be clear how to get there before you go."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are wonderful and it’s well set up. rooms are small"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was very helpful. Great location. Comfortable bed. Excellent hotel"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"the hotel was good but I have issue with the fact that we arrived at 9.00 am and did not get our room until 3.00. I realize rooms have to be cleaned etc but please make accommodation for those international visitors who have travelled all night"

Edinburgh Travel Guest House

8/10 Good

"Excellent for what it is. Needs updating but did the job."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great staff"

The Salisbury Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good for parking car, and only a twenty minute walk to Royal Mile"

Other attractions near National Library of Scotland

The Meadows

9.2/10 (40 reviews)

One of Edinburgh’s largest public parks is an attractive open space with tree-lined walkways, picnic areas and sporting facilities.

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Summerhall

You can browse the exhibits at Summerhall, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

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Pickering's Gin Distillery

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Pickering's Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Queen's Hall

Get tickets for a show at Queen's Hall, a storied theater in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Royal Commonwealth Pool

Enjoy a stop at Royal Commonwealth Pool, an entertaining place to visit in Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its golf courses.

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John McIntyre Conference Centre

Learn about the events happening at John McIntyre Conference Centre during your trip to Edinburgh.

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Carlton Cricket Club

Catch an event at Carlton Cricket Club, and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing. Experience the acclaimed art scene and lively festivals in this walkable area.

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St Mark's Unitarian Church

After visiting St Mark's Unitarian Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Library of Scotland?

National Library of Scotland is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 605 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National Library of Scotland?

Adjacent to National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh Travel Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free WiFi. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How many hotels will I be able to find near National Library of Scotland?

Expedia has 605 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Library of Scotland.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Library of Scotland, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near National Library of Scotland.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Library of Scotland?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near National Library of Scotland, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near National Library of Scotland?

Study the collections at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, or Surgeon's Hall. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Grassmarket are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

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Our top choices for National Library of Scotland hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. Stay Hush

4. Prestonfield House

5. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

7. The Scott

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

10. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

11. The Lane Hotel

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

14. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

15. The Scholar

16. Black Ivy Hotel

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

18. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

19. 100 Princes Street

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to National Library of Scotland

Top National Library of Scotland Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Market Street Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Edinburgh Travel Guest House

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

The Salisbury Hotel

Other attractions near National Library of Scotland

The Meadows

Summerhall

Pickering's Gin Distillery

Queen's Hall

Royal Commonwealth Pool

John McIntyre Conference Centre

Carlton Cricket Club

St Mark's Unitarian Church

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