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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.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

Kirby

￥25,096

￥31,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

kimberly

￥33,821

￥42,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

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

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

A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

4. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

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 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.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Old Tolbooth

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

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".

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Old Tolbooth

Danielle

￥25,036

￥31,546 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 dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

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

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Blake

￥37,594

￥47,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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.

8. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.8 km from Old Tolbooth

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 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.

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

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

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, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Paola

￥29,736

￥37,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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 bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Old Tolbooth

Diana

￥34,448

￥43,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

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

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Josh

￥28,240

￥35,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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.

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

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 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.

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Marcelle

￥25,053

￥31,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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.

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Michael

￥21,030

￥26,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

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

16. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Old Tolbooth

Raymundo

￥29,921

￥37,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a store with shelves.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Sandra L

￥26,299

￥33,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

18. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Old Tolbooth

Ruby

￥31,223

￥39,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A hallway with a door leading to a balcony, a wall-mounted mirror, and a light fixture.

A historic building with multiple ground-floor establishments including 'The Doric Bar & Restaurant' and 'The Hebrides'.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with orange and white bedding, a kitchenette, and a dark door.

19. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Old Tolbooth

Susan

￥27,231

￥34,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.6 km from Old Tolbooth

Kathleen

￥25,309

￥31,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,551 reviews	View
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Top Old Tolbooth Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

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

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!"

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."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfy, good food and drink in the hotel bar."

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."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect, love the location and service was great"

Old Waverley Hotel

8/10 Good

"Street facing room would benefit from at least double glazing. Whilst a good refurbishment has taken place and is ongoing more attention could have been paid to the floors. These seemed to creak at every opportunity especially when the floor above used the toilet at 03.00."

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 Old Tolbooth

A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a statue, and a cobblestone square.

St. Giles' Cathedral

9.0/10 (2,705 reviews)

See stunning artwork, beautiful chapels, poignant memorials and musical performances at this ancient place of worship.

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A statue of a man on horseback in a square surrounded by historic buildings.

Parliament House

Edinburgh’s original parliament building is often missed by most tourists, but it’s well worth a visit for the art and architecture.

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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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David Hume's Statue

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to David Hume's Statue. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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John Knox's Grave

Enjoy a stop at John Knox's Grave, a landmark worth seeing in Edinburgh. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Gladstone's Land

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Gladstone's Land. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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Charles II Statue

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Charles II Statue. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Real Mary King's Close

8.8/10 (471 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Real Mary King's Close. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Tolbooth?

Old Tolbooth 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 1560 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Old Tolbooth?

Adjacent to Old Tolbooth, 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 are there close to Old Tolbooth?

Expedia has 1560 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old Tolbooth.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given 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 options available near Old Tolbooth.

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

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What can I see and do near Old Tolbooth?

Study the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, or Museum on the Mound. Sights like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and St. Giles' Cathedral are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to Old Tolbooth?

To venture out into 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 options close to Old Tolbooth so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Old Tolbooth hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. 100 Princes Street

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

8. Edinburgh Nine

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

14. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

16. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

18. 33 Castle Terrace

19. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

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Top Old Tolbooth Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Old Waverley Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Market Street Hotel

Other attractions near Old Tolbooth

St. Giles' Cathedral

Parliament House

Heart of Midlothian

David Hume's Statue

John Knox's Grave

Gladstone's Land

Charles II Statue

Real Mary King's Close

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