The Best Hotels Closest to Old Tolbooth in Edinburgh for 2026

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A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

Kirby

￥25,096

￥31,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

kimberly

￥33,821

￥42,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Abdullah

￥75,012

￥94,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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.

4. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Eevy

￥71,557

￥90,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Old Tolbooth

Peter

￥40,342

￥50,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old Tolbooth

Danielle

￥25,036

￥31,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

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

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Blake

￥37,594

￥47,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 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 living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

8. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.8 km from Old Tolbooth

Steve

￥25,853

￥32,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

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

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

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Kathleen

￥34,123

￥42,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

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 dining area with a round table and chairs.

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Paola

￥29,736

￥37,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled floor, and a visible towel rack.

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Diana

￥34,448

￥43,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 dining table with breakfast items, and a window with a city view.

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Josh

￥28,240

￥35,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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.

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

Daniela

￥32,337

￥40,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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.

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Marcelle

￥25,053

￥31,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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 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.

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Michael

￥21,030

￥26,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative plants.

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.

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

16. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Old Tolbooth

Raymundo

￥29,921

￥37,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Sandra L

￥26,299

￥33,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

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

18. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Ruby

￥31,223

￥39,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

19. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

Susan

￥27,231

￥34,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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 modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

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

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Kathleen

￥25,309

￥31,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,551 reviews	View
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Top Old Tolbooth Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice modern hotel in a lively area. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed My Stay, All My Attractions Near By Food Places Near By Breakfast Super Good Highly Recommend"

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, convenient to shops and restaurants. Easy check in and check out. Parking was a breeze as well."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfy, good food and drink in the hotel bar."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spet 2 nights in Oct at the hotel. Wonderful experience. Room is spacious and clean, bed is comfortable. Breakfast spread is good and we especially like the chef cooked meals in addition to the buffet. Hotel is located very near the central station and places of interest. We covered all these by foot and was very manageable. Lots of restaurant options nearby too. Staffs were friendly ad helpful. Definitely a place to consider when visiting Edinburgh. We used Uber to the hotel and cost 22 and 37 pounds to / fro."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect, love the location and service was great"

Old Waverley Hotel

8/10 Good

"Street facing room would benefit from at least double glazing. Whilst a good refurbishment has taken place and is ongoing more attention could have been paid to the floors. These seemed to creak at every opportunity especially when the floor above used the toilet at 03.00."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"Great location. Clean & comfortable."

Other attractions near Old Tolbooth

A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a statue, and a cobblestone square.

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 1560 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, Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels are there close to Old Tolbooth?

Expedia has 1560 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. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. 100 Princes Street

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

8. Edinburgh Nine

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

16. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

18. 33 Castle Terrace

19. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

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Top Old Tolbooth Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Old Waverley Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

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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