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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 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.

1. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

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 kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

2. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.6 km from Writers' Museum

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

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.

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

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 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.

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

4. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

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

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 round table with a plate of croissants, a coffee maker, and several black cups.

5. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

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

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

A Marshall speaker and a remote control on a wooden surface.

6. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

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

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

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

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 microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

8. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.6 km from Writers' Museum

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 spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, and a bar area with shelves stocked with various items.

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.

9. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

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 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.

10. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

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

11. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Writers' Museum

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 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.

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.

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural.

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

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

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

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

14. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

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 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.

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

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Olivia

￥28,964

￥36,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A multi-story building with a traditional stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a wooden door.

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

16. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

Lisa

￥24,196

￥30,486 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 with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

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

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

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Joshua

￥17,908

￥22,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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.

18. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

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

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

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

19. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Joao

￥26,697

￥33,638 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 dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

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

20. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Eevy

￥77,635

￥97,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Writers' Museum

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 Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

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

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 Hoxton, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"The bed furniture can be quite creaky and very easy to hear upstairs neighbors but the location, decor, staff friendliness, and comfort were wonderful! Our room wasn’t ready until an hour after check in when they offered to switch us to a room that was ready and although they gave us the directions to our room they forgot to write down the new room number so it was a bit crazy at first but it happens! Bar was lovely and photobooth is super cute."

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"

Other attractions near Writers' Museum

Castlehill

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Castlehill. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Museum on the Mound

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Museum on the Mound, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.

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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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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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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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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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Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Highland Tolbooth Kirk. Add the area's shops or notable monuments 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Writers' Museum?

Writers' 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 1593 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Writers' Museum?

Adjacent to Writers' 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 close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Writers' Museum?

Expedia has 1593 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Writers' Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Writers' Museum, 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 in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Writers' Museum.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Writers' Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Writers' Museum?

Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and St. Giles' Cathedral to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Writers' Museum?

To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There might not be many public transit options to choose from close to Writers' Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Writers' Museum 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. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

17. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

18. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

19. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

20. 100 Princes Street

Compare popular hotels close to Writers' Museum

Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

The Hoxton, 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 Writers' Museum

Castlehill

Museum on the Mound

Gladstone's Land

Riddle's Court

David Hume's Statue

The Hub

Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Old Tolbooth

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