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Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place
5.0 star property
Leith, 0.6 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (207 reviews)
"Clean rooms, lovely and informative staff, and very central to city centre. "
United Kingdom
Lauren
Six Brunton Place

Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,219 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast with a beautiful dining room. "
United States
Samuel
Market Street Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"The room is beautiful, dinner was delicious and the staff is incredible! Couldn’t recommend this hotel more!!"
United States
Christine
The price is ฿10,338
฿12,406 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
The Balmoral Hotel

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
4.0 star property
Broughton, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (130 reviews)
"Lovely apartment easily accessible lovely polite staff"
United Kingdom
Llsa
The price is ฿3,855
฿4,626 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5.0 star property
0.7 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (144 reviews)
"Absolutely lovely place to stay with great amenities. I'd recommend to anyone!"
United States
Claire
The price is ฿9,466
฿11,359 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property and excellent location "
United States
Daniela
The price is ฿5,949
฿7,139 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Roomzzz Edinburgh

Roomzzz Edinburgh
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.3 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (287 reviews)
"Clean friendly staff and a great location "
Canada
Kelsea
The price is ฿2,804
฿3,364 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Roomzzz Edinburgh

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Extremely clean, quiet (aside from street noise), secure -- maybe a wee bit overpriced..."
United States
DAVID
Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town
4.0 star property
New Town, 1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"What an amazing place - loved it"
United Kingdom
Robert
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

24 Royal Terrace

24 Royal Terrace
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (347 reviews)
"Great location on top of a very nice condition. Owner and staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious but pricy."
United States
Francis
24 Royal Terrace

Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments
3.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (232 reviews)
"Not fancy but comfortable, safe, and awesome location! It was everything we needed!"
United States
Jeanna
Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (771 reviews)
"Great room, great location, super friendly staff. "
United States
Michael
The price is ฿6,731
฿8,078 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street
4.5 star property
New Town, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and staff. "
United States
Bruce
The price is ฿8,639
฿10,366 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
100 Princes Street

Eden Locke

Eden Locke
4.0 star property
New Town, 1.4 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,320 reviews)
"The amenities are great. Also, the staff were so nice and friendly "
United Kingdom
Blain
The price is ฿2,839
฿3,406 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Eden Locke

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,359 reviews)
"staff were amazing. the room lovely and modern and the breakfast was awesome! plus the location is amazing!"
United Kingdom
Siwan
The price is ฿5,773
฿6,928 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Parliament House Hotel

Parliament House Hotel
3.0 star property
New Town, 0.2 km from City Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room, great location right next to Calton Hill. Would highly recommend!"
United Kingdom
Lucy
Parliament House Hotel

The Scotsman Hotel

The Scotsman Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Yermonia
The Scotsman Hotel

Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites
4.0 star property
New Town, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (195 reviews)
"Very clean and nice accommodations. View was wonderful! "
United States
Catherine
Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square
3.0 star property
New Town, 0.7 km from City Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Absolutely lovely hotel, clean, quiet and breakfast was good and the staff were so friendly and accommodating, especially Reece the bar man. Central location for everything we wanted to see, would Absolutely recommend "
United Kingdom
Caroline Dawn
The price is ฿3,262
฿3,915 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, very walkable to points of interest. Lovely breakfast and nice staff. Would highly recommend. "
United States
Mayra
The price is ฿2,830
฿3,396 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
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What's the area like around City Observatory?
City Observatory is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1279 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to City Observatory?
Adjacent to City Observatory, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and W Edinburgh.
How many hotels will I find near City Observatory?
Expedia has 1279 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from City Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near City Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near City Observatory.
What can I see and do near City Observatory?
National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Museum of Edinburgh feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre and Usher Hall if you're interested in local theatre.
How can I get to City Observatory?
With so many transport options, seeing all of the area near City Observatory is easy. Nearby metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).