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A person sitting on a bed reading a newspaper, with a lamp and a plate of croissants on a bedside table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a dishwasher.

A living room with a sofa, a round table, a chair, and a potted plant.

A person lying on the floor with a pizza box and a board game nearby.

1. Meus Apartments

New Town, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Elisabeth

￥19,347

￥24,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 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.

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Kirby

￥25,096

￥31,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.8 km from National War Museum

Abdullah

￥75,012

￥94,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

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

4. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Eevy

￥71,557

￥90,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

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.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from National War Museum

Peter

￥40,342

￥50,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

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

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Danielle

￥25,036

￥31,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

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

7. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Sarah

￥24,710

￥31,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a blue toaster. A grey sofa with checkered cushions is positioned against a wall, and a floor lamp is visible to the right.

A modern room with a sofa, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of parked cars.

8. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Steve

￥25,853

￥32,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Kathleen

￥34,123

￥42,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Paola

￥29,736

￥37,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining table with breakfast items, and a window with a city view.

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from National War Museum

Josh

￥28,240

￥35,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

12. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Ellyn

￥35,363

￥44,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror. There is a bed with a headboard and a small table with a chair in the background.

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

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

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Daniela

￥32,337

￥40,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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.

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

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 km from National War Museum

Marcelle

￥25,053

￥31,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

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

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

Matthew

￥36,980

￥46,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.7 km from National War Museum

Phoebelyn

￥24,121

￥30,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern bar area with a wooden bar counter and stools, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a neon sign above the bar.

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

17. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from National War Museum

Raymundo

￥29,921

￥37,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

18. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Ruby

￥31,223

￥39,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

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

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

19. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.5 km from National War Museum

DANIELA

￥35,929

￥45,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A room with a large window, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a lamp.

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

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

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.3 km from National War Museum

Kathleen

￥25,309

￥31,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to National War Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Meus Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,551 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
100 Princes Street	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,469 reviews	View

Top National War Museum Hotel Reviews

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."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay in Edinburgh. Staff are amazing and the views are incredible from the rooms. Super convent as the main station is a 5 minute walk away. Will absolutely be staying again in the future!"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice modern hotel in a lively area. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed My Stay, All My Attractions Near By Food Places Near By Breakfast Super Good Highly Recommend"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, convenient to shops and restaurants. Easy check in and check out. Parking was a breeze as well."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spet 2 nights in Oct at the hotel. Wonderful experience. Room is spacious and clean, bed is comfortable. Breakfast spread is good and we especially like the chef cooked meals in addition to the buffet. Hotel is located very near the central station and places of interest. We covered all these by foot and was very manageable. Lots of restaurant options nearby too. Staffs were friendly ad helpful. Definitely a place to consider when visiting Edinburgh. We used Uber to the hotel and cost 22 and 37 pounds to / fro."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"Great location. Clean & comfortable."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, very helpful. The room was clean."

Other attractions near National War Museum

A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.

Princes Street Gardens

9.0/10 (3,373 reviews)

Spend time in this attractive green space that separates Edinburgh’s Old Town from its 18th-century New Town.

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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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Scotch Whisky Experience

8.8/10 (347 reviews)

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland's famous amber nectar.

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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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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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The Witches' Well

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you spend time at The Witches' Well. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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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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Tartan Weaving Mill

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Tartan Weaving Mill, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National War Museum?

National War Museum 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 1577 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National War Museum?

Adjacent to National War Museum, 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 can I expect to find near National War Museum?

Expedia has 1577 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National War Museum.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near National War Museum.

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

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near National War Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near National War Museum?

Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Writers' Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to National War Museum?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There might not be many public transit options close to National War Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for National War Museum hotels

1. Meus Apartments

2. Market Street Hotel

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. 100 Princes Street

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Eden Locke

8. Edinburgh Nine

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

16. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

17. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

18. 33 Castle Terrace

19. Tigerlily

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

Compare popular hotels close to National War Museum

Top National War Museum Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Market Street Hotel

Other attractions near National War Museum

Princes Street Gardens

Edinburgh Castle

Scotch Whisky Experience

Grassmarket

Royal Scots Regimental Museum

The Witches' Well

Church of St John the Evangelist

Tartan Weaving Mill

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