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A room with a window overlooking a balcony and a cityscape.

A person holding a glass of Guinness beer and a sandwich with visible lettuce and sauce.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a potted plant, and artwork on the wall.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a chair.

1. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 1.4 km from Dragonfly

Nipa

￥22,271

￥28,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 balcony with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the cityscape.

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

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Dragonfly

Michael

￥24,877

￥31,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table with chairs, and a large window offering a city view at night.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned carpet, leather seating, and large windows offering city views.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table, and chairs. There is a large window with a city view.

3. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 1 km from Dragonfly

Claudia

￥19,710

￥24,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

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

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 1 km from Dragonfly

Abdullah

￥74,306

￥93,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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.

5. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from Dragonfly

Blake

￥37,240

￥46,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

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

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

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1.5 km from Dragonfly

Nadine

￥19,631

￥24,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

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

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Dragonfly

Dorothea

￥40,795

￥51,401 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.

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.

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from Dragonfly

Kathleen

￥33,839

￥42,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

A modern interior with a marble bar, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

9. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.8 km from Dragonfly

Sarah

￥24,477

￥30,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a corner building with a distinctive tower and a shop with a sign reading "HENDRONS".

A neatly made bed with a blue and white checkered pillow and a white pillow. There is a lamp with a beige lampshade on a bedside table.

A reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.9 km from Dragonfly

Josh

￥25,310

￥31,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A building facade with a sign reading "THE HOXTON."

A neatly made bed with a red headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with a view of historic buildings.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, seating areas, and a bar in the background.

A dark room with red velvet sofas, a small table with a bowl of popcorn, and a lit lamp.

11. The Hoxton, Edinburgh

West End, 1.1 km from Dragonfly

Waraporn

￥21,480

￥27,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A dimly lit bar area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and a large poster of a mechanical device.

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

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

12. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.6 km from Dragonfly

Ellyn

￥35,271

￥44,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A table with a vase of flowers, a cup, and a coffee maker.

A view through a window with a decorative frame and a skylight.

A dining area with a glass table set for four, a refrigerator with open doors, a brown leather sofa, and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

13. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

West End, 0.9 km from Dragonfly

Jinelle

￥24,927

￥35,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

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.

14. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.8 km from Dragonfly

Paola

￥29,160

￥36,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hallway with a mirror, a lamp, and a chandelier. There is a door with a sign above it and a staircase with striped wallpaper.

A room with two striped armchairs, a wooden sideboard, and a window with a view of a building.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, striped armchairs, and a view of the outside.

15. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 0.8 km from Dragonfly

Jenna

￥19,616

￥24,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A building with the sign "Tiger Lily" above the entrance. There are flower boxes with pink flowers on the windowsills.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A bar area with marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A bar area with a marble countertop, various bottles, a beer tap, and a decorative glass bowl with greenery.

16. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.7 km from Dragonfly

DANIELA

￥34,655

￥43,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

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

17. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.2 km from Dragonfly

Ruby

￥31,611

￥39,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.

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

New Town, 1 km from Dragonfly

Amy

￥47,609

￥59,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A theater lobby with a stone archway, plush seating, a fireplace, and a red curtain backdrop.

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a brown headboard, and two bedside lamps.

19. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Dragonfly

Joshua

￥17,445

￥21,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.7 km from Dragonfly

Matthew

￥36,632

￥46,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Dragonfly

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,555 reviews	View
The Resident Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 743 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Dragonfly Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Love this property! The castle outside of our room was a absolute extra and so beautiful. The staff was awesome and I don’t know the name of the young man who did our housekeeping, but he was absolutely wonderful. The food was very tasty, especially the meat pie.! overall, wonderful experience!"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location, accommodated early arrival times on both occasions, very clean. Quick 20 mins to airport. Will stay again."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay to enjoy both Old town and New town. Clean hotel with attentive and friendly staff!"

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location! Can get around either walking or taking public transportation. The staff was amazing as well."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, parking is challenging, nice staff,"

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was good location and great price"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"There are comfy hangout areas and great restaurants within the hotel."

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"I managed to get an early check in which was helpful, basic hotel but clean and staff were fantastic"

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"In a perfect location to public transportation. Very clean and very helpful staff!"

Other attractions near Dragonfly

A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.

Grassmarket

9.2/10 (4,895 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.

Edinburgh Castle

9.4/10 (12,023 reviews)

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

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Vennel Steps

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Vennel Steps. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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The Wee Red Bar

After visiting The Wee Red Bar, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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National War Museum

You can study the exhibits at National War Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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Church of St John the Evangelist

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

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Royal Scots Regimental Museum

You can study the exhibits at Royal Scots Regimental Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

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George Heriot’s School

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to George Heriot’s School. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dragonfly?

Dragonfly is located in Edinburgh. This historic area is known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1521 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Dragonfly?

Adjacent to Dragonfly, 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 YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels are there close to Dragonfly?

Expedia has 1521 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dragonfly.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Dragonfly.

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

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Dragonfly, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Dragonfly?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, or Writers' Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Queen's Hall.

How can I get to Dragonfly?

If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stations to Old Town Edinburgh. There may not be many public transit stops close to Dragonfly so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Dragonfly hotels

1. Stay Hush

2. Market Street Hotel

3. The Resident Edinburgh

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

6. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. Eden Locke

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

11. The Hoxton, Edinburgh

12. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

13. Bonnie Hotel - Smart Boutique ApartHotel - Haymarket Edinburgh

14. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

15. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

16. Tigerlily

17. 33 Castle Terrace

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

19. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

20. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Top Dragonfly Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Market Street Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Other attractions near Dragonfly

Grassmarket

Edinburgh Castle

Vennel Steps

The Wee Red Bar

National War Museum

Church of St John the Evangelist

Royal Scots Regimental Museum

George Heriot’s School

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