The Best Hotels Closest to Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh - 2026 Updated Prices

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A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items including a trunk, lamps, and a chandelier.

A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and antique furniture.

A pathway lined with conical topiary trees leading to a building with a traditional stone facade.

A large, white building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

1. Prestonfield House

1.6 km from Craigmillar Castle

Abagail Ries

฿19,511

฿24,584 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lobby with ornate woodwork, a staircase, and seating areas.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a floral arrangement on a counter, and a staircase.

A bar area with bar stools, a large potted plant, and ornate wall decorations.

A historic stone building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.

2. The Scott

Southside, 2.3 km from Craigmillar Castle

john

฿7,625

฿9,607 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A cocktail on a wooden table with a blurred outdoor seating area in the background.

A modern bedroom with a round mirror, bedside lamp, and a small vase with flowers on a dark console table.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

3. The Scholar

Southside, 2.4 km from Craigmillar Castle

Thomas

฿6,178

฿7,784 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A conservatory with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the garden.

A large, historic building with multiple windows and a well-maintained garden.

A grand room with a fireplace, ornate wooden mantel, and red lamps.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a table with a bowl.

4. Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Newington, 1.8 km from Craigmillar Castle

Hannah

฿5,557

฿7,002 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A dining area with a long table, chairs, a patterned rug, and a view of greenery outside.

A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a window with blue curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A hallway with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a sign indicating a dining room.

A stone building with multiple windows and a gated entrance.

5. Aynetree Guest House

2.7 km from Craigmillar Castle

Timo

฿3,827

฿4,822 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A campus with modern and historic buildings, a central courtyard, and a mountainous backdrop.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

A modern building with a sign reading 'John Burnett House,' a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with multiple sofas and a coffee table, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Southside, 2.6 km from Craigmillar Castle

Valerie

฿266,940

฿336,344 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a sink.

7. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 3.9 km from Craigmillar Castle

Philip

฿9,025

฿11,371 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

8. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 4.3 km from Craigmillar Castle

NHU PHUC

฿24,584

฿30,976 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

A wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

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, 3.8 km from Craigmillar Castle

Suzette

฿8,727

฿10,996 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A modern building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a dining area with two chairs, and a TV on the wall.

10. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 4.6 km from Craigmillar Castle

christopher

฿7,166

฿9,029 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

11. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 4.8 km from Craigmillar Castle

Robert

฿7,982

฿10,058 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 4.1 km from Craigmillar Castle

Kerry

฿12,771

฿16,091 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 3.9 km from Craigmillar Castle

Rory

฿15,831

฿19,947 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, decorated with Christmas trees and lights.

A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.

14. Black Ivy Hotel

Bruntsfield, 4.1 km from Craigmillar Castle

Océane

฿7,056

฿8,891 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

15. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 4.7 km from Craigmillar Castle

Derek

฿25,755

฿32,451 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

A black metal gate with the address "129 The High Street" and a security camera above it.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

16. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 4 km from Craigmillar Castle

Anthony

฿9,195

฿11,586 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A view through a window of a historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stonework.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

17. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 4.1 km from Craigmillar Castle

Susan

฿10,147

฿23,359 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

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.

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

18. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 3.5 km from Craigmillar Castle

Joao

฿6,546

฿8,248 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

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

19. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 4 km from Craigmillar Castle

Aliasghar

฿5,283

฿6,657 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a balcony with a view of a cityscape.

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

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

20. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 4.3 km from Craigmillar Castle

Suzanne

฿8,042

฿10,133 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Craigmillar Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Prestonfield House	9.8 Exceptional 305 reviews	View
The Scott	9.6 Exceptional 730 reviews	View
The Scholar	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Kildonan Lodge Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 384 reviews	View
Aynetree Guest House	7.4 Good 302 reviews	View

Top Craigmillar Castle Hotel Reviews

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Location is perfect, very accessible to all things central. Staff was friendly and allowed for a seamless stay!"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location, great staff!"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"It’s been a while since I stayed in a youth hostel. This one felt simultaneously like a hip prison-themed bar and a place where young and mature professionals can work and sleep. Everyone was considerate and helpful. If I had known, I would not have booked my private but sparse room in the suburbs for my last night."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay, nice rooms, great dinner!"

Northumberland Hotel

8/10 Good

"My room clean and bright. My stay was for three nights but I saw someone at reception only when I checked in. The chambermaid was very pleasant. There appeared to be no information regarding the Wi-Fi password available. Public transport into the city centre was excellent."

The Abbey Residence

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so helpful, accommodating us and our hectic schedule. We would highly recommend a stay at the Abby!"

Dorstan House

10/10 Excellent

"Easy to catch local transport back into the City centre. Very clean and Richard was very helpful. Would thoroughly recommend."

Hotel Ceilidh-donia

10/10 Excellent

"From the moment we walked in the door, staff was warm, friendly and helpful. We felt like we were staying with family."

Prestonfield House

10/10 Excellent

"beautiful place! amazing."

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Robin Chapel

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Duddingston Golf Club

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Duddingston Parish Church

After visiting Duddingston Parish Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

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St Mark's Unitarian Church

After visiting St Mark's Unitarian Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

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Prestonfield Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Edinburgh at Prestonfield Golf Club. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.

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Danderhall Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Danderhall Leisure Centre during your stay in Dalkeith.

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Gilmerton Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gilmerton Cove during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

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John McIntyre Conference Centre

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Craigmillar Castle?

Craigmillar Castle is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 28 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Craigmillar Castle?

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Craigmillar Castle. Other good options within 5 miles include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Kildonan Lodge Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Craigmillar Castle?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Craigmillar Castle.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Craigmillar Castle.

What can I see and do near Craigmillar Castle?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Surgeon's Hall feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Craigmillar Castle. You can check out the local talent at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Usher Hall.

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Our top choices for Craigmillar Castle hotels

1. Prestonfield House

2. The Scott

3. The Scholar

4. Kildonan Lodge Hotel

5. Aynetree Guest House

6. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

7. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

8. The Balmoral Hotel

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

11. RÌGH Residences

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

13. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

14. Black Ivy Hotel

15. 100 Princes Street

16. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

17. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

18. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

19. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

20. Roomzzz Edinburgh

Compare popular hotels close to Craigmillar Castle

Top Craigmillar Castle Hotel Reviews

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Northumberland Hotel

The Abbey Residence

Dorstan House

Hotel Ceilidh-donia

Prestonfield House

Other attractions near Craigmillar Castle

Robin Chapel

Duddingston Golf Club

Duddingston Parish Church

St Mark's Unitarian Church

Prestonfield Golf Club

Danderhall Leisure Centre

Gilmerton Cove

John McIntyre Conference Centre

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