Hotels in Old Town

What's Old Town Like?

People go to Old Town to see favorite places like Royal Mile, and to take in culture at top venues like Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's museums and selection of restaurants. Grassmarket and Princes Street are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Town?

We have 518 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Old Town:

Market Street Hotel

Upscale hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free buffet breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4-star hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Fitness center • Central location

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Macdonald Holyrood Hotel and Spa

4-star hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Health club • Turkish bath • Central location

How to Get to Old Town

Flying to:

• • Edinburgh (EDI), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Old Town

Things to See and Do in and around Old Town

What to See in Old Town

• • Royal Mile
• • Grassmarket
• • Edinburgh Castle
• • Real Mary King's Close
• • St. Giles' Cathedral

Things to Do in Old Town

• • Princes Street
• • National Museum of Scotland
• • Scotch Whisky Experience
• • Usher Hall
• • National Gallery of Scotland

Other Popular Old Town Attractions

• • Edinburgh Dungeon
• • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
• • Edinburgh Vaults
• • Gladstone's Land
• • Writers' Museum

When Is the Best Time to Visit Edinburgh?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 56°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 39°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, October, July, January (average 3 inches of rainfall)