The Best Hotels Closest to St James Quarter in Edinburgh for 2026

Q: What's the area like around St James Quarter?

St James Quarter is located in Edinburgh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1461 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Q: Where is the best place to stay near St James Quarter?

Adjacent to St James Quarter, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Apex Grassmarket Hotel .

Q: How many hotels can I expect to find close to St James Quarter?

Expedia has 1461 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St James Quarter.

Q: If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St James Quarter, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near St James Quarter.

Q: Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St James Quarter?

For more details about updating your stay near St James Quarter or cancelling it, click here .

Q: What can I see and do near St James Quarter?

You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Usher Hall.

Q: How can I get to St James Quarter?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around St James Quarter is a breeze. 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 St James Quarter hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Tampa

￥59,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Sonia

￥62,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

NHU PHUC

￥141,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

RÌGH Penthouse Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, laptop workspace

4. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Katherine

￥52,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

5. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.3 km from St James Quarter

Catherine

￥48,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Jason

￥57,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Frederic

￥57,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

2 Bed Apartment | Living area | 75-inch TV with digital channels

8. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Nirav

￥52,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

9. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Kathleen

￥153,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (second room open studio) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Susanne

￥43,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

11. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Mohammad

￥62,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Townhouse Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from St James Quarter

Hamad

￥100,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Aaron

￥75,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Vantage Studio with Balcony and View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

14. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, < 0.1 km from St James Quarter

Suzanne

￥50,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from St James Quarter

Amber

￥55,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

16. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

New Town, 0.2 km from St James Quarter

samira

￥105,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from St James Quarter

kevin

￥60,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

18. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Heather

￥59,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 7 - Aug 8

Deluxe Apartment, City View | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

19. Museum Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

Maxence

￥90,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.8 km from St James Quarter

rhonda

￥67,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,456 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 791 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 310 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 206 reviews	View

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was excellent! Location is steps away from the train station, very central. Hotel staff was exceptional upon arrival and services is outstanding. Room was very clean and quiet. Will stay again next trip to Edinburgh."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the hotel was perfect. The view of the castle from our room was breathtaking. The hotel was the staff could not have been nicer. We had breakfast (buffet) - it was delish. I would recommend upgrading to a room with a castle view - it is 100% worth it. Looking forward to going back to Scotland - will absolutely stay at this location again."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Virgin Hotel Edinburgh is the place to stay while visiting this city! It's location on Victoria Street is central to everything and in tbe heart of the town. The customer service in the hotel is outstanding, truly white glove. All the staff go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Though we only stayed one night the Apex Waterloo was a delight. We arrived in the early afternoon, way before check-in but we were upgraded to a two story accommodation that was available immediately (for which we were grateful after a long flight)! We were surprised to find air conditioning. Most hotels in Scotland do not have it and the summer days can get quite warm. The hotel location is perfect for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed cocktails in the lounge after our day of sightseeing and breakfast was wonderful. The hotel stored our luggage while we toured the castle and unfortunately, we did not have time to enjoy the pool or spa but we will definitely return! Thank you!"

Other attractions near St James Quarter

Waterloo Place

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Waterloo Place. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St James Quarter?

St James Quarter is located in Edinburgh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1461 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St James Quarter?

Adjacent to St James Quarter, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to St James Quarter?

Expedia has 1461 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St James Quarter.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St James Quarter, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near St James Quarter.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St James Quarter?

For more details about updating your stay near St James Quarter or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near St James Quarter?

You'll want to browse the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Usher Hall.

How can I get to St James Quarter?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around St James Quarter is a breeze. 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 St James Quarter hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. RÌGH Residences

5. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

8. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

9. 100 Princes Street

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

14. Roomzzz Edinburgh

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

16. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

18. 24 Royal Terrace

19. Museum Apartments

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

Compare popular hotels close to St James Quarter

Top St James Quarter Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Other attractions near St James Quarter

Waterloo Place

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