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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 spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

1. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from Museum on the Mound

NHU PHUC

￥82,649

￥104,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

2. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.6 km from Museum on the Mound

Robert

￥32,845

￥41,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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.

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Museum on the Mound

Pam

￥28,068

￥35,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A bedroom with a large window, a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a neatly made bed with rolled towels.

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.

4. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Museum on the Mound

Steve

￥24,958

￥31,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A view of a castle through a window, with a table and some items in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and large windows with curtains.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a built-in shelf above the sink holding glasses, a plant, and books.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

5. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Museum on the Mound

Malin

￥52,240

￥92,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a white marble sink, a glass-enclosed shower, and a towel rack.

6. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.8 km from Museum on the Mound

Abdulaziz

￥23,605

￥29,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A room with a large window, a bathtub, a chair, and a bedside table.

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Museum on the Mound

Marilyn

￥24,790

￥31,235 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.

8. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.6 km from Museum on the Mound

Paola

￥24,724

￥31,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious indoor area with a long counter, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

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

9. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.8 km from Museum on the Mound

Victoria

￥22,818

￥28,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Museum on the Mound

Kathleen

￥33,841

￥42,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

11. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Museum on the Mound

Kerry

￥40,642

￥51,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Museum on the Mound

Daniela

￥31,912

￥40,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.

A dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

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

A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Museum on the Mound

Rory

￥41,411

￥52,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern loft with a high ceiling, exposed stone arches, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern loft with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled floor, and a visible towel rack.

14. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Museum on the Mound

Shelby

￥40,578

￥51,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A sign with the name 'Wilde' against a backdrop of lush greenery and a historic building under a blue sky.

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, 0.4 km from Museum on the Mound

Olivia

￥28,964

￥36,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Museum on the Mound

Joshua

￥18,105

￥22,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

A four-poster bed with a view of the city, a fireplace, and a television in a hotel room.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror.

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.7 km from Museum on the Mound

Lisa

￥24,196

￥30,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, a clock, and a large window with a view of greenery and a blue vehicle.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

18. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.4 km from Museum on the Mound

SHARRYN LEE

￥31,791

￥40,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

19. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.7 km from Museum on the Mound

Joao

￥26,726

￥33,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

20. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.5 km from Museum on the Mound

Eevy

￥77,635

￥97,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum on the Mound

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 342 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,529 reviews	View
Edinburgh Nine	9.6 Exceptional 98 reviews	View
Moment George IV Bridge	9.8 Exceptional 41 reviews	View

Top Museum on the Mound Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel staffs are very kind, and room is useful and clean."

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"I would definitely stay here again. The staff was really kind and helpful. The amenities were great and the location was perfect!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel, good location and friendly staff. One elevator can’t working so there was a long wait for the elevator."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"All great Amenities too perfumed,"

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"There was a very musty smell in the room. The location of the hotel was pretty central for everything we wanted to do. The staff was very friendly as well."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"1"

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel that is very conveniently located."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for sight seeing in Edinburgh"

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A narrow street with historic stone buildings, a gated courtyard, and a wet pavement.

Writers' Museum

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A historic castle with multiple towers and a large entrance gate, surrounded by a moat.

Castlehill

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Gladstone's Land

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

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David Hume's Statue

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Riddle's Court

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Riddle's Court. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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Heart of Midlothian

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Heart of Midlothian. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Old Tolbooth

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Old Tolbooth. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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The Hub

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting The Hub, 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum on the Mound?

Museum on the Mound 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 1590 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Museum on the Mound?

Adjacent to Museum on the Mound, 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 Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Museum on the Mound?

Expedia has 1590 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum on the Mound.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled 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 be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Museum on the Mound.

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

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What can I see and do near Museum on the Mound?

Study the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, or Writers' Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and St. Giles' Cathedral. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Museum on the Mound?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There may not be many public transit choices near Museum on the Mound so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Museum on the Mound hotels

1. The Balmoral Hotel

2. RÌGH Residences

3. Market Street Hotel

4. Edinburgh Nine

5. Moment George IV Bridge

6. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

9. Eden Locke

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

11. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

14. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

17. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

18. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

19. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

20. 100 Princes Street

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Top Museum on the Mound Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Market Street Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Other attractions near Museum on the Mound

Writers' Museum

Castlehill

Gladstone's Land

David Hume's Statue

Riddle's Court

Heart of Midlothian

Old Tolbooth

The Hub

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