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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 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.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.9 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Philip

￥37,926

￥47,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.9 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Robert

￥31,476

￥39,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

3. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.3 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Rohan

￥40,712

￥51,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Suzette

￥30,960

￥39,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 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.

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

5. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.4 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Susanne

￥32,601

￥41,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A view of a castle through a window, with a table and some items in the foreground.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a built-in shelf above the sink holding glasses, a plant, and books.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and large windows with curtains.

6. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Richard

￥35,761

￥58,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Kimberly

￥55,040

￥69,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 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".

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Felix

￥38,562

￥48,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

9. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

John

￥40,961

￥51,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Rory

￥58,696

￥73,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A view of a historic castle from a window, with a statue in the foreground.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bottles, and pendant lighting.

A historic building with a prominent archway, multiple windows, and balconies with flower boxes.

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.7 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Russell

￥36,684

￥46,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 bar with a glass front, wicker furniture, and a potted plant outside.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

12. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.6 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Victoria

￥35,036

￥44,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

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

13. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.2 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Sharon

￥108,703

￥136,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

14. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Susan

￥48,110

￥60,620 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 living room with a blue sofa, a stone accent wall, a dining area with a glass table, and a hanging pendant light.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel range, and a coffee machine.

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

15. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

New Town, 0.6 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Charles

￥36,767

￥46,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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 kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

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

16. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.8 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Ramanjit

￥35,229

￥44,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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.

17. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.3 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Frederic

￥33,540

￥42,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a clock, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a framed painting.

18. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.5 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Amber

￥32,476

￥40,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Suzanne

￥41,356

￥52,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A buffet setup with various food items, a refrigerator, and a bar area.

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

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

A wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

layton

￥40,936

￥51,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Top Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location!"

Old Waverley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Loved the old charm. Friendly staff. Clean."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk agent greeted me by name every morning and afternoon. He’s a great asset to staff. Bell and Concierge were great as well. The best Edinburgh location."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for traveling by train."

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience, wonderful staff, well stocked rooms and best breakfast"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Quick easy check-in, lovely clean room. Really appreciated the complimentary cold bottle of water! Grandson loved his lovely big bed!"

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, helpful staff"

Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Rose Street

8/10 Good

"Our room was tiny, but clean. There was only a hair/body wash in the shower, no conditioner. At check-in we were directed to a different Premier Inn because a staff member did not know how to read the reservation system. Staff spent too much time splitting time between bar duties and front desk management."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"The staff we super helpful. Special shout out to Aakash, who went over and above for us."

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Scottish National Gallery

9.2/10 (89 reviews)

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A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a curved staircase, and a pathway lined with flowers.

Scott Monument

8.6/10 (1,083 reviews)

Climb up one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, a tower built to honor a Scottish literary legend.

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A historic building with a statue, a clock tower, and a busy street.

George Street

9.0/10 (3,731 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at George Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.

Princes Street Gardens

9.0/10 (3,373 reviews)

Spend time in this attractive green space that separates Edinburgh’s Old Town from its 18th-century New Town.

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The Royal Society Of Edinburgh

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Assembly Rooms

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

After visiting Assembly Rooms, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.

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Church of St Andrew & St George

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Museum on the Mound

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery?

Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1608 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery?

Adjacent to Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery, 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 options within a short distance include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Point A Edinburgh Haymarket.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery?

Expedia has 1608 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery.

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What can I see and do near Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery?

You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Museum on the Mound. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Assembly Rooms. You can check out the local talent at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery is easy. Metro stations nearby include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).

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Our top choices for Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

3. RÌGH Residences

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

6. Moment George IV Bridge

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

9. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

12. Eden Locke

13. 100 Princes Street

14. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

15. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

16. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

17. Braid Apartments by Mansley

18. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

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Top Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Old Waverley Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Rose Street

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Other attractions near Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

Scott Monument

George Street

Princes Street Gardens

The Royal Society Of Edinburgh

Assembly Rooms

Church of St Andrew & St George

Museum on the Mound

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