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

A balcony with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the cityscape.

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.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Daniel

฿6,751

฿8,506 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

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

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Kristen

฿8,670

฿10,925 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

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

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 1 km from Writers' Museum

Brian

฿6,897

฿8,690 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

NHU PHUC

฿27,435

฿34,569 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

5. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.6 km from Writers' Museum

Katherine

฿7,833

฿9,869 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

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

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

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum

Shelly

฿6,333

฿7,979 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Writers' Museum

Boris

฿13,438

฿16,931 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

8. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

Victoria

฿6,204

฿7,816 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table, and chairs. There is a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned carpet, leather seating, and large windows offering city views.

9. The Resident Edinburgh

West End, 1.2 km from Writers' Museum

Janet

฿8,420

฿10,609 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

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

A Marshall speaker and a remote control on a wooden surface.

10. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

Nirav

฿8,648

฿10,897 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A spacious living area with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a built-in wardrobe, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the city.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a sofa, and a built-in bookshelf.

11. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

New Town, 1 km from Writers' Museum

Daren

฿8,063

฿10,159 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum

Rory

฿13,373

฿16,850 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 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.

13. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Suzanne

฿8,470

฿10,672 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum

Kara

฿6,337

฿7,984 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

Caroline

฿5,035

฿6,344 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

16. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from Writers' Museum

Susan

฿18,589

฿36,506 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.8 km from Writers' Museum

Christie

฿11,696

฿14,737 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A building entrance with a classical design, featuring a central door with a glass panel, flanked by columns, and a small window with plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa set, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A dining table with plates of food, a drink, and a book.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

18. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Writers' Museum

Meredith

฿6,097

฿7,682 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A hallway with a door leading to a balcony, a wall-mounted mirror, and a light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with orange and white bedding, a kitchenette, and a dark door.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, a dining area, and a living room. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

A historic building with multiple ground-floor establishments including 'The Doric Bar & Restaurant' and 'The Hebrides'.

19. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum

George

฿8,597

฿10,832 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A room with a striped armchair, a small table with a cup, and a floor lamp.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, striped armchairs, and a view of the outside.

A room with two striped armchairs, a wooden sideboard, and a window with a view of a building.

20. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 1.1 km from Writers' Museum

ALEXIA

฿7,103

฿8,949 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"I loved everything about this property. The location is close to everything. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The restaurants serve delicious food and the bar was so fun with an incredible drink selection. The beds are beyond comfortable. Seriously the best sleep in months."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location, very clean room and nice staffs. Want to go back again."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"Location is terrific, easy walk to many places in Edinburgh. Whether you enter hotel from the corner or the side you are hit with stairs - early 70's and this would be a deterrent from booking again. We tried for early check in (both by written request the prior week and at 9:30 am the morning of check in) and did not get in until the 3 pm check in time despite sitting in lobby for 2 hours and watching 30-40 people check in early. Additionally, we paid an upcharge for a "view" - we could see some patches of green through small openings in trees, and then we could see a building full of scaffolding through the treetops, across the railyard. Guess I needed a definition of what constitutes a "view". Left our stay feeling ripped off."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Great property that is centrally located with a friendly and professional staff. I will definitely stay there again."

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Location was excellent in Old town, walkable to most of edinburgh. Rooms were very clean, plenty of tea/coffee/biscuits supplied each day which I loved. Plenty of space for luggages and to spread belongings around. Couldn't really hear the main road despite being so close to it and with construction going on right outside the hotel. Overall pleasant stay and would come again."

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"Centrally located, block away from The Museum of Scotland, block away from Royal Mile. Not far from Waverly Station. No fridge was only complaint. Staff was great, check in/out easy."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Good for the price, although during the Festival it is considerably more expensive than when I tried it out for 1 night about 4 months ago. My only niggle is, could have more room in the shower, or a sliding door so one part of the area can stay dry. You will get your clothes wet from the floor when getting dressed"

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"We choose Wilde Aparthotels in Grassmarket at the base of Edinburg Castle for a short visit in August, the peak of Festival Season. The location was ideal, virtually all of the city was walkable from the front door. We arrived 3 hours before check-in. The staff was warm and accommodating. They stowed our luggage, then contacted us as soon as our room was ready. We selected the 1 bedroom apartment, with a king bedroom and a pull out couch in the living room. It was absolutely spotless. The three of us were very comfortable. The master mattress was firm, but comfortable. The pull out couch featured two separate single beds, which was very nice (particularly for older siblings who don't want to sleep in the same bed). The room was very well appointed, the kitchen had a toaster & electric kettle, microwave, small hob, pots & pans, and storage, even a dishwasher. There was cream in the refrigerator for tea/coffee & a selection of teas, coffee were provided. There were guest laundry facilities, a fitness center, and a small pantry for snacks & beverages. The bathroom was efficient with a stand up shower (rain head & spray hose), vanity with storage. Plenty of towels. Housekeeping was every 4 days, or could be added for a fee. Staff was available onsite 24-hours. Our room was on the first floor (2nd floor if you're American) facing the castle. If you travel in August, request a higher floor. The only issue was street noise (people, not traffic), late at night after Fringe Fest."

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel. Great location, excellent staff, fun little gems all over the hotel. Loved the larger than average hotel bath towels. Hotel is located next to an outdoor bar but on the 2nd floor we didn't hear much of it and it didn't bother us. Wo8ld 100% stay here again. Now one of my favorite hotels."

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Museum on the Mound

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

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Gladstone's Land

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

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Riddle's Court

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David Hume's Statue

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at David Hume's Statue. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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The Hub

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting The Hub, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.

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Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Highland Tolbooth Kirk. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Old Tolbooth

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Old Tolbooth. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Writers' Museum?

Writers' Museum 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 1569 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Writers' Museum?

Adjacent to Writers' Museum, 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 Point A Edinburgh Haymarket and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels are there near Writers' Museum?

Expedia has 1569 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Writers' Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Writers' Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Writers' Museum.

What can I see and do near Writers' Museum?

Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and St. Giles' Cathedral to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Writers' Museum?

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 choices near Writers' Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Writers' Museum hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. RÌGH Residences

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Eden Locke

9. The Resident Edinburgh

10. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

11. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. Roomzzz Edinburgh

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

16. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

17. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

18. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

19. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

20. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Stay Central

Other attractions near Writers' Museum

Castlehill

Museum on the Mound

Gladstone's Land

Riddle's Court

David Hume's Statue

The Hub

Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Old Tolbooth

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