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Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1195)
"Excellent hotel with great facilities in a fantastic location"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥16,769
￥20,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Market Street Hotel
Restaurant
100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street

4.5 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
"Amazing hotel and staff. "
United States
Bruce
The price is ￥49,125
￥58,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
100 Princes Street
3 restaurants, breakfast served
The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Always love our stay at the Balmoral! "
United States
Kelly
The price is ￥50,893
￥61,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
The Balmoral Hotel
Rooftop terrace
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1333)
"Fantastic stay, very comfortable bed!"
United Kingdom
Laura
The price is ￥34,419
￥41,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Lobby lounge
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1077)
"clean lovely hotel, good location"
Australia
Justine
The price is ￥15,371
￥18,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Townhouse Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Beautiful property and excellent location "
United States
Daniela
The price is ￥31,054
￥37,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Hallway
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (782)
"Great location "
Canada
Louise
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
1 Bedroom Apartment | Living area | Smart TV
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

3.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (250)
"The views can’t be beat and the local was perfect!!"
United States
Stephanie
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge
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Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

3.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (228)
"Updated, clean, and great location. 👍 Would recommend and will stay again. "
United States
Shirley
Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments
Lobby
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1525)
"Great place to stay in Grass Market area. Very close to Victoria Street. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Karen M
The price is ￥14,517
￥17,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Rooftop terrace
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Holyrood, 0.9 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (647)
"Fantastic stay Loved our room 203 Everything we needed "
United Kingdom
Sian
The price is ￥27,129
￥32,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The hotel was really nice! Very clean, room was very large, staff was very helpful and cheery."
Canada
Gino
The price is ￥21,047
￥25,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Interior
Eden Locke

Eden Locke

4.0 star property
New Town, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1300)
"Gorgeous room and surprisingly quiet for location, highly recommended"
United Kingdom
Anna
The price is ￥15,527
￥18,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Eden Locke
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (second room open studio) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

3.5 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211)
"Perfect located and very clean. Friendly Serviced."
Germany
Gerold
Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments
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The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

4.0 star property
Tollcross, 0.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1395)
"The staff were fantastic on our arrival (Robert and Ryan); they helped with the bags and guided us through the parking process. The room was exactly as advertised and the location is great. "
United States
Kathryn
The price is ￥16,225
￥19,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley
Front of property
Braid Apartments by Mansley

Braid Apartments by Mansley

4.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (642)
"The apartment was very clean, warm and comfortable. A great location, walkable to everywhere and only 25 minutes by car to the airport. "
United Kingdom
Adrian
The price is ￥15,699
￥18,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Braid Apartments by Mansley
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CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great stay specially the location in the hart of the old town "
Canada
Hissah
The price is ￥12,227
￥14,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, iPod dock
Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (299)
"The location is perfect for walking around. The apartment was clean & as advertised. We enjoyed our stay very much. We will stay here again. "
United States
Tonya
Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts
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Edinburgh Nine

Edinburgh Nine

3.0 star property
Tollcross, 0.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (83)
"This was the perfect place in Edinburgh! It was close to all of the transport but also easy to walk around to everything we wanted to do. The place was clean, tidy and perfect size! "
Australia
Caitlin
The price is ￥18,115
￥21,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Edinburgh Nine
Deluxe Apartment, City View | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Museum Apartments

Museum Apartments

4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (50)
"The Museum Apartments is in a very central location in the heart of Edinburgh and around the corner from the Royal Mile. The apartment was exceptionally clean and had all the amenities needed for us to feel comfortable. Communication with the management team was excellent - I had a few questions about appliances which were answered immediately. "
United States
Maryann
Museum Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and breakfast"
Deborah 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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Castlehill

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 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 1453 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
Adjacent to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 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 options within a short distance include CODE - The Court, Edinburgh and Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel.
How many hotels will I find near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
Expedia has 1453 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive 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 deals near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
Study the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, or Writers' Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and St. Giles' Cathedral to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
How can I get to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions?
With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is simple. Local metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stations to Edinburgh City Centre.

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