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Our top choices for City Observatory hotels

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BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Holyrood, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (729 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, great location"
Canada
Erica
The price is ฿9,170
฿11,004 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff and service at this magnificent property are wonderful. You feel at home the moment the door man greets you and you enter the hotel. Our room was spacious and nicely furnished. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a special experience when visiting Edinburgh!"
United States
Mark T
The price is ฿25,148
฿30,177 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
The Balmoral Hotel
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee

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, (1,356 reviews)
"Great location and hotel. Would recommend staying here!"
United States
Keith
The price is ฿9,447
฿11,336 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Market Street Hotel
Hallway

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (838 reviews)
"Perfect location"
United States
Eric
The price is ฿5,875
฿7,050 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
Townhouse Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe

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)
"Wonderful hotel and staff. Very central would stay again anything"
United States
Judith
The price is ฿14,615
฿18,415 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
RÌGH Penthouse Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

RÌGH Residences

RÌGH Residences
4.0 star property
New Town, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (295 reviews)
"The room was clean and check in was really easy. I was initially nervous check in would be clunky without a front desk but it went smoothly. Service to the room was easy to request and the hotel was in a great location."
United States
Wei Chang
The price is ฿8,817
฿10,580 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
RÌGH Residences
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Really great place. Spacious, very clean and well equipped. We had a great time!"
Canada
Negin
The price is ฿7,823
฿9,388 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts
Vantage Studio with Balcony and View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Roomzzz Edinburgh

Roomzzz Edinburgh
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.3 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (340 reviews)
"Loved this place!"
United States
Mayra
The price is ฿8,492
฿10,190 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Roomzzz Edinburgh
Property amenity

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, nice hotel"
United States
OZAN
The price is ฿9,002
฿10,803 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Exterior

Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Great location, clean and beautiful views."
United States
cheryl
The price is ฿7,233
฿8,679 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments
2 Bed Apartment | Living area | 75-inch TV with digital channels

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, (81 reviews)
"Nice hotel and safe place I like clean and everything brand-new thank you"
United States
Mahmood
The price is ฿7,528
฿9,034 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, City View | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy
3.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"We were right in the center of it all. Fantastic!"
United States
Susan
The price is ฿9,517
฿21,544 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy
Interior

Antler Guest House

Antler Guest House
4.0 star property
Broughton, 1.2 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"CLEAN ,GOOD HOSPITALITY"
United States
MOTONOEI
The price is ฿7,289
฿8,747 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Antler Guest House
Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

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, (783 reviews)
"Great room, great location, super friendly staff. "
United States
Michael
The price is ฿16,765
฿21,124 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
Lobby lounge

100 Princes Street

100 Princes Street
4.5 star property
New Town, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (66 reviews)
"Such a very special place. Cozy rooms, beautiful design, and the most wonderful service. The bar is excellent. Loved everything about it and would stay again."
United States
Kevin
The price is ฿26,460
฿31,752 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
100 Princes Street
Rooftop terrace

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, (1,473 reviews)
"Wonderful location and helpful staff Bar and restaurant were excellent"
United States
James
The price is ฿12,938
฿15,526 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Superior 2 Bed Apartment with Balcony | Balcony view

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, (190 reviews)
"We loved being able to gather together in the living room. Plenty of space for us all. Great location."
United States
Amy p
The price is ฿9,004
฿10,805 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (second room open studio) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments
3.5 star property
New Town, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (220 reviews)
"The apartment had been renovated and was nice and clean. A great location and only 10 minutes to the train station, bus station and Royal Mile."
Canada
Sherry
The price is ฿7,528
฿9,034 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.2 km from City Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,080 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great location. "
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿8,210
฿9,851 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Exterior

Ten Hill Place

Ten Hill Place
4.0 star property
Southside, 1 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Lisa
The price is ฿5,544
฿6,653 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Ten Hill Place
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to City Observatory

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Rooftop terrace
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
729 reviews
View
3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee
Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,356 reviews
View
Hallway
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
838 reviews
View
Townhouse Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Top City Observatory Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8/10 Good
"Rooms are nice Staff very helpful Good location I would stay there again"
Joe 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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Edinburgh skyline at sunset, view from Calton Hill, Scotland

Calton Hill

4.6/5 (1,067 reviews)
Grab your camera and head for the hill that features monuments, superb views and the seat of the Scottish government.
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Frequently asked questions

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 1380 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, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good options close by include CODE - The Court, Edinburgh and Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.
How many hotels will I find near City Observatory?
Expedia has 1380 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 Queen's 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).