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

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

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.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.9 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

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

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Will and

￥45,373

￥57,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.9 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

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 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.

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

4. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.6 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

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

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.

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

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

Marilyn

￥24,880

￥31,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

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

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.

6. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Steve

￥26,251

￥33,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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

Kerry

￥60,931

￥76,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

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

Suzette

￥40,231

￥50,691 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 Marshall speaker and a remote control on a wooden surface.

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.

9. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.6 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

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 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.

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.

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.4 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Susanne

￥35,210

￥44,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, chairs, and a painting on the wall.

A two-story building with a green door and two windows.

11. Meus Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Harald

￥28,846

￥36,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

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

Rory

￥66,256

￥83,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

13. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.2 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Derek

￥113,348

￥142,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

14. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Suzanne

￥31,578

￥39,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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, 0.5 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Duanne

￥39,068

￥46,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building entrance with a classical design, featuring a central door with a glass panel, flanked by columns, and a small window with plants.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa set, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, and a book.

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Sonal

￥33,771

￥42,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.5 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Lisa

￥30,685

￥38,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

18. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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

Joshua

￥19,291

￥24,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 spiral staircase with a wooden handrail and metal balusters, leading to a landing with a small mirror and framed pictures on the walls.

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

19. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Christopher

￥38,273

￥48,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A corner building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A modern building with a white facade, large windows, and a wooden balcony railing.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a radiator, and a wooden ceiling beam.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a glass table, and large windows with black blinds.

20. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Lori

￥31,438

￥39,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Top Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location and services."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"excellent location and comfortable rooms. staff were exceptional and friendly."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is perfect. It is located in the best location, the room is clean and well designed. The staff is so friendly and their breakfast is good as well. The restaurant close to the hotel( on the left side , 1st bar, 2nd floor offer lunch , dinner) is impressed ."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly"

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Located in Haymarket, with friendly staff, made our trip to Edinburgh a highlight of our vacation. Minutes from High Street and the castle, to Greenmarket, Dean Village, and the new town made moving about easy."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great spot in old town Edinburgh. Good rooms and clean"

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"

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms cleaned and breakfast daily"

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."

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A historic building with classical architecture, including columns and statues, in an urban setting with buses and cars.

Scottish National Gallery

9.2/10 (89 reviews)

Discover the work of some of the greatest Scottish and European painters at this free gallery in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

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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 theater scene and entertainment choices.

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Church of St Andrew & St George

After visiting Church of St Andrew & St George, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Museum on the Mound

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Museum on the Mound, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.

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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 1594 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 YOTEL Edinburgh and Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

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

Expedia has 1594 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. Market Street Hotel

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4. Eden Locke

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

6. Edinburgh Nine

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Meus Apartments

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. 100 Princes Street

14. Roomzzz Edinburgh

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

18. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

19. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

20. Destiny Scotland - The Malt House Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Top Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Market Street Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

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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