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

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.

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

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Kristen

￥39,038

￥49,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

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.

2. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Katherine

￥36,877

￥46,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

3. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Boris

￥61,978

￥78,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

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

A wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Shelly

￥29,261

￥36,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

5. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from George Heriot’s School

Rory

￥61,449

￥77,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 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.

6. Eden Locke

New Town, 1 km from George Heriot’s School

Victoria

￥30,182

￥38,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 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.

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

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Frederic

￥33,227

￥41,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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.

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

8. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.7 km from George Heriot’s School

Sas

￥108,805

￥137,096 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 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.

9. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Russell

￥46,827

￥59,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a glass-top dining table, and a view of the city through a large window.

A view through a window of a historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stonework.

10. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from George Heriot’s School

Susan

￥63,545

￥128,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

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

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.

11. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 km from George Heriot’s School

Ramanjit

￥32,562

￥41,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

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

12. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from George Heriot’s School

Anthony

￥44,178

￥55,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

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

13. Tigerlily

New Town, 1 km from George Heriot’s School

Jessica

￥49,000

￥61,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

14. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 1.1 km from George Heriot’s School

Meredith

￥29,520

￥37,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A window with two potted plants and a view of a historic castle.

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

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

15. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

kevin

￥42,663

￥53,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A historic cityscape with a prominent church steeple, dense architecture, and a mountain in the background.

A black door with a gold handle and a sign above it that reads "18 Hanover Street".

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a small table with a plant, and a fireplace.

A view through a window of a castle-like structure surrounded by greenery.

16. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 0.7 km from George Heriot’s School

Suzanne

￥40,600

￥51,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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 modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

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

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 1 km from George Heriot’s School

Christie

￥51,304

￥64,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

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

New Town, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

samira

￥77,549

￥97,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, decorated with Christmas trees and lights.

A bar area with a fireplace, green upholstered seating, and a bar counter.

19. Black Ivy Hotel

Bruntsfield, 1.1 km from George Heriot’s School

Jaime

￥30,810

￥38,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hallway with a framed photograph of an ancient stone structure.

A kitchen with a gas stove, a toaster, and a utensil holder with knives.

A historic castle on a rocky hill with residential buildings in the foreground.

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a window seat with cushions, and two bedside lamps.

20. JOIVY Gorgeous Two Bedroom Apartment With Castle Views

Tollcross, 0.6 km from George Heriot’s School

Mark

￥85,689

￥120,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 806 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 317 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,492 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top George Heriot’s School Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"clean room, decoratively tired - very poor shower"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location is fantastic, everything was walkable. We had great views of Edinburgh Castle. Lots of places to eat around the area. The room had two queen size beds for four adults. Lots of storage in the room. Bed were comfortable, the bathroom is ok, could have used some upgrades especially the shower."

YOTEL Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Nice room, good breakfast, friendly staff :)"

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel ideally situated to explore the City"

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. In the heart of Edinburgh"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"My plug converter wasn’t calibrated to 110 so it burned my hair off. Only plug that worked for your hair blow dryer was in the room by TV not in bathroom. And cord didn’t reach far enough to see in the mirror to use it. Breakfast selection was really good. Staff very helpful and accommodating. Room clean and comfortable. Maid service great."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was our second visit to Edinburgh, this is the hotel we stay at. Always amazing.."

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful"

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel's location was perfect, close to restaurants, shops, and attractions. The staff at check-in were extremely friendly and helpful, making my experience even more enjoyable . I was impressed with how clean and well-maintained the room was, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay. Staff at the front door were exceptional!!"

Other attractions near George Heriot’s School

A bronze statue of a dog in front of a pub named "EYFRIARS BOB".

Greyfriar's Bobby

Visit a cemetery that has entered into legend because of a faithful dog who waited for years by his master’s grave.

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A stone pathway leading to historic buildings with a castle in the background.

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 cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a pub named 'Squeez,' and a shop called 'Pink.'

Victoria Street

Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Victoria Street. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

After visiting George Mackenzie's Mausoleum, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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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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Magdalen Chapel

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Magdalen Chapel. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Augustine United Church

Augustine United Church is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around George Heriot's School?

George Heriot's School is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1483 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to George Heriot's School?

Adjacent to George Heriot's School, 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 choices close by include Point A Edinburgh Haymarket and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to George Heriot's School?

Expedia has 1483 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from George Heriot's School.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near George Heriot's School, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near George Heriot's School.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near George Heriot's School?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near George Heriot's School, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near George Heriot's School?

Study the collections at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, or Writers' Museum. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, and Queen's Hall.

How can I get to George Heriot's School?

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 choices near by George Heriot's School so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for George Heriot’s School hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. RÌGH Residences

3. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

4. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

5. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

6. Eden Locke

7. Braid Apartments by Mansley

8. 100 Princes Street

9. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

10. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

11. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

12. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

13. Tigerlily

14. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

15. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

16. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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

19. Black Ivy Hotel

20. JOIVY Gorgeous Two Bedroom Apartment With Castle Views

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Top George Heriot’s School Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Other attractions near George Heriot’s School

Greyfriar's Bobby

Grassmarket

Victoria Street

George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

Vennel Steps

The Wee Red Bar

Magdalen Chapel

Augustine United Church

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