What's the area like around Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

Scottish National Portrait Gallery 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, take a look at the 1416 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

Adjacent to Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 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 choices close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and W Edinburgh .

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

Expedia has 1416 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scottish National Portrait Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's 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 review the best deals available near Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

What can I see and do near Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland or Museum on the Mound. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Assembly Rooms 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 Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

With so many transport options, seeing the area around Scottish National Portrait Gallery is easy. Nearby metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stops to Edinburgh City Centre.

The Best Hotels Closest to Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Scottish National Portrait Gallery hotels

Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Samuel

The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Christine

฿12,515 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jan - 13 Jan

100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Bruce

฿10,457 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jan - 13 Jan

Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.3 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

"Loved our stay in a 2 bed apartment in Braid apartments. Beds so comfortable that I didn’t want to leave ! Great welcome basket with some breakfast items were waiting for us on arrival. 2 bathrooms with showers in each and great heat throughout the apartment. Super place to be based as so close to princes street and main sites. Staff very helpful before arrival and provided information when it was needed. We arrived around 8pm and it was easy to access with the provided code which was emailed...