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

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

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Old College

Philip

￥37,037

￥46,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 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.

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

Will and

￥45,373

￥57,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a window with a view of a mountain, and framed pictures on the wall.

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Old College

Nipa

￥30,377

￥38,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

1 km from Old College

Benton

￥37,850

￥47,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a dining area with two chairs, and a TV on the wall.

5. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1.1 km from Old College

christopher

￥29,898

￥37,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

6. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.2 km from Old College

Victoria

￥29,272

￥36,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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, 0.3 km from Old College

Marilyn

￥24,855

￥31,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old College

Kerry

￥60,931

￥76,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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.

9. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 1 km from Old College

Steve

￥26,224

￥33,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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, 0.2 km from Old College

Suzette

￥40,191

￥50,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a white marble sink, a glass-enclosed shower, and a towel rack.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

11. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 1.2 km from Old College

Abdulaziz

￥32,948

￥41,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

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.

12. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 1.1 km from Old College

Susanne

￥35,210

￥44,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

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

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Rory

￥66,256

￥83,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.3 km from Old College

Joao

￥28,397

￥35,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Old College

Duanne

￥39,068

￥46,883 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 living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a balcony with a view of a cityscape.

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

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Old College

Suzanne

￥31,578

￥39,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

17. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Old College

Derek

￥113,348

￥142,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old College

Christopher

￥38,273

￥48,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 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.

19. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old College

Joshua

￥19,291

￥24,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A multi-story building with a traditional stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a wooden door.

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

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

20. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 1.1 km from Old College

Lisa

￥30,685

￥38,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, beautiful hotel! Just a short walk from the train station. Staff was lovely."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with much history. The pool and Spa were an added bonus. Great location for the castle and central location"

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"Elevator has been broken for over a week. Just one working elevator does not make for an enjoyable experience. It’s been a week and in front of one room is soaking with water. Front check-in staff have been very nice. Music in the restaurant was way too loud. Good location"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Staff were very nice and respectful. Close to the train station,but not noisy inside the room. Very close to many historic places."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

8/10 Good

"This hotel is perfectly placed for those wishing toto take advantage of everything on the Royal Mile. It is ugly outside tho with scaffolding al around. No work is being done however. They could use something more to to on soelevators and the breakfast is expensive. I, however, felt safe and totally happy with my room and the location of the hotel."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and friendly staff. Lots of bars and restaurants in Grassmarket, and it is convenient to the sites. The rooms were very comfortable."

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were amazing as well as the breakfast ! Highly recommend staying at this hotel !"

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Great location, nice hotel. Water pressure for bath and shower were very disappointing."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Ailsa was very pleasant and made check-in easy she was very informative and made sure we were taken care of for our overnight. The room was clean hotel was quiet and it made our anniversary even more special, it was in a great area."

Other attractions near Old College

Talbot Rice Gallery

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La Belle Angele

La Belle Angele is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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The Mash House

The Mash House is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Stramash

Stramash is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Caves

After visiting The Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Bannerman's Bar

After visiting Bannerman's Bar, 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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Festival Theatre

9.0/10 (299 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Festival Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old College?

Old College 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 1429 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Old College?

Adjacent to Old College, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and YOTEL Edinburgh.

How many hotels will I find near Old College?

Expedia has 1429 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old College, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Old College.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old College?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Old College, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Old College?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, and Surgeon's Hall feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and St. Giles' Cathedral are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Old College?

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 transit choices close to Old College so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Old College hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Market Street Hotel

3. Stay Hush

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

6. Eden Locke

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. Edinburgh Nine

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

11. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

12. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

17. 100 Princes Street

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

19. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

20. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

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Top Old College Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Market Street Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Other attractions near Old College

Talbot Rice Gallery

La Belle Angele

The Mash House

Stramash

The Caves

Cabaret Voltaire

Bannerman's Bar

Festival Theatre

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