The Best Hotels Closest to Old Tolbooth in Edinburgh for 2026

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

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

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Philip

￥47,347

￥59,657 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 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.

A courtyard with a brick building, a staircase, and a modern entrance.

2. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.9 km from Old Tolbooth

Patricia

￥34,438

￥43,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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 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.

3. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.8 km from Old Tolbooth

Steve

￥28,033

￥35,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

4. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old Tolbooth

Felix

￥30,524

￥38,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Suzette

￥42,082

￥53,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

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.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

6. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old Tolbooth

Anthony

￥42,587

￥53,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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, 0.1 km from Old Tolbooth

Steven

￥63,274

￥79,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

8. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Robert

￥35,912

￥45,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

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

9. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

John

￥38,025

￥47,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Rory

￥67,423

￥84,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

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

11. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Ramanjit

￥50,292

￥63,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Frederic

￥39,232

￥49,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 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.

13. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Joao

￥27,011

￥34,035 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 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.

14. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Suzanne

￥41,018

￥51,683 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 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.

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

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Old Tolbooth

Amber

￥35,006

￥44,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a glass dining table, and a large pendant light.

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass table, and a view of the city.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a stone accent wall, a dining area with a glass table, and a hanging pendant light.

16. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

New Town, 0.9 km from Old Tolbooth

Charles

￥36,625

￥46,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

17. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

George

￥35,744

￥45,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

Nikki

￥42,325

￥53,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Old Tolbooth

Lydia

￥34,856

￥43,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

20. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Laura

￥43,145

￥54,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 813 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Edinburgh Nine	9.6 Exceptional 95 reviews	View
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge	9.6 Exceptional 897 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Old Tolbooth Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh

8/10 Good

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

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location"

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."

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"Great location close to everything."

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"

Other attractions near Old Tolbooth

A church interior with a large organ, stained glass windows, and floral arrangements.

St. Giles' Cathedral

9.0/10 (2,705 reviews)

See stunning artwork, beautiful chapels, poignant memorials and musical performances at this ancient place of worship.

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A statue of a man on horseback in a square surrounded by historic buildings.

Parliament House

Edinburgh’s original parliament building is often missed by most tourists, but it’s well worth a visit for the art and architecture.

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Heart of Midlothian

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Heart of Midlothian. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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David Hume's Statue

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to David Hume's Statue. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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John Knox's Grave

Enjoy a stop at John Knox's Grave, a landmark worth seeing in Edinburgh. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Gladstone's Land

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Gladstone's Land. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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Charles II Statue

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Charles II Statue. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Real Mary King's Close

8.8/10 (471 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Real Mary King's Close. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Tolbooth?

Old Tolbooth 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 1559 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Old Tolbooth?

Adjacent to Old Tolbooth, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How many hotels are there close to Old Tolbooth?

Expedia has 1559 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old Tolbooth.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Old Tolbooth.

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

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What can I see and do near Old Tolbooth?

Study the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, or Museum on the Mound. 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, Usher Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Old Tolbooth?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There may not be many public transit options close to Old Tolbooth so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Old Tolbooth hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Stay Hush

3. Edinburgh Nine

4. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

6. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. RÌGH Residences

9. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

13. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

14. Roomzzz Edinburgh

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

16. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

17. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

19. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

20. 33 Castle Terrace

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Top Old Tolbooth Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Other attractions near Old Tolbooth

St. Giles' Cathedral

Parliament House

Heart of Midlothian

David Hume's Statue

John Knox's Grave

Gladstone's Land

Charles II Statue

Real Mary King's Close

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