The Best Hotels Closest to National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A modern loft-style apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a staircase.

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.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.7 km from National Museum of Scotland

kimberly

฿6,176

฿7,782 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A room with a round table, two chairs, a red sofa, a small side table with books, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

2. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.9 km from National Museum of Scotland

Nipa

฿5,828

฿7,343 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

A bathroom with two large, dark stone sinks, a mirror, and a towel rack.

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

3. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from National Museum of Scotland

Rene

฿5,280

฿6,653 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.

A row of three-story buildings with uniform window designs and a central section with a distinct architectural feature.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in toaster, and a coffee maker.

A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

4. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

New Town, 0.9 km from National Museum of Scotland

David

฿12,781

฿21,658 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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.

5. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.7 km from National Museum of Scotland

NHU PHUC

฿17,660

฿22,252 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

6. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.9 km from National Museum of Scotland

Robert

฿6,998

฿8,817 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A view of a castle through a window, with a table and some items in the foreground.

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 hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and large windows with curtains.

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

7. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Malin

฿11,279

฿16,893 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from National Museum of Scotland

Marilyn

฿5,869

฿7,395 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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, < 0.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Kathleen

฿7,210

฿9,085 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 bar with a glass front, wicker furniture, and a potted plant outside.

A staircase with a golden handrail leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and a stainless steel sink.

10. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Victoria

฿4,861

฿6,125 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.

11. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Paola

฿5,726

฿7,214 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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.

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

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Daniela

฿7,157

฿9,018 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A theater with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

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

13. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from National Museum of Scotland

Joshua

฿5,219

฿6,576 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

A dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

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

14. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National Museum of Scotland

Rory

฿8,832

฿11,129 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 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.

15. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from National Museum of Scotland

Kerry

฿8,659

฿10,910 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A view of a historic castle from a window, with a statue in the foreground.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

A dimly lit bar area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and a large poster of a mechanical device.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bottles, and pendant lighting.

16. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Ellyn

฿10,684

฿13,462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

17. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.4 km from National Museum of Scotland

Joao

฿6,330

฿7,976 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from National Museum of Scotland

Sandra L

฿5,641

฿7,108 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a glass-top dining table, and a view of the city through a large window.

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.

19. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from National Museum of Scotland

Susan

฿9,441

฿22,571 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National Museum of Scotland

Jackie

฿6,171

฿7,775 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Top National Museum of Scotland Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Ok"

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was an additional cost but well worth it. The Royal Mile and a variety of restaurant options just a short walk from the hotel. The staff were very friendly and the hotel offers luggage storage at no extra cost. Very safe location for a solo traveller."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, very helpful staff. Decent breakfast"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing, we just wish you could screen mirror the tv so y"

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"We had a very good stay at Adagio Aparthotel and were really happy with our experience. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The location was excellent and very convenient for exploring Edinburgh, with many attractions, restaurants, and shops within easy reach. The apartment-style setup was especially convenient for our family and made our stay more comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was well organised. Overall, it was a pleasant, comfortable, and hassle-free stay. We would definitely consider staying at Adagio again on our next visit to Edinburgh. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and shoutout to"

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

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

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"Love this spot"

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!"

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Greyfriar's Bobby

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MacEwan Hall

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at MacEwan Hall. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

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George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

After visiting George Mackenzie's Mausoleum, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Augustine United Church

Augustine United Church is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

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People's Leisure Club

Enjoy an outing to People's Leisure Club during your stay in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Paradise Palms

After visiting Paradise Palms, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Edinburgh Fringe Festival is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Sneaky Pete's

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Museum of Scotland?

National Museum of Scotland is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1478 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National Museum of Scotland?

Adjacent to National Museum of Scotland, 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. Other good options close by include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How many hotels can I expect to find near National Museum of Scotland?

Expedia has 1478 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Museum of Scotland.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Museum of Scotland, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near National Museum of Scotland.

What can I see and do near National Museum of Scotland?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Scotch Whisky Experience, Writers' Museum or Museum on the Mound. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall and Usher Hall if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to National Museum of Scotland?

To venture out into 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 transport stops close to National Museum of Scotland so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for National Museum of Scotland hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Stay Hush

3. Market Street Hotel

4. JOIVY Luxury George Street Apartments: Edinburgh Suite

5. The Balmoral Hotel

6. RÌGH Residences

7. Moment George IV Bridge

8. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Eden Locke

11. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

14. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

15. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

16. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

17. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

19. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

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Top National Museum of Scotland Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Other attractions near National Museum of Scotland

Greyfriar's Bobby

MacEwan Hall

George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

Augustine United Church

People's Leisure Club

Paradise Palms

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Sneaky Pete's

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