Edinburgh hotels near St Giles' Cathedral

With a stay at Castle Rock Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be steps from Edinburgh Castle and Scotch Whisky Experience. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

From the extensive continental breakfast spread each morning and 24-hour snack service, to the ever-cheery welcome at our on-site bar and restaurant, we work hard to make sure bellies are full and hearts are happy from sunup until well after sundown. And tucked away as we are in one of the prettiest districts of Edinburgh, your trip to this captivating Celtic charmer of a city is off to a braw start!

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile's prime location sets you right in the city's nerve centre for the duration of your stay. And whether you're in town to shop, party, take care of business or all of the above, our modern décor, friendly staff, hearty breakfast spread and spotless modern rooms come together to provide you with the ultimate mini break - for a lot less than you might think.

The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian – ‘The Caley’ as it’s known by locals - is an Edinburgh institution. Once a grand Victorian railway hotel, it opened in 1903, above the now closed Princes Street railway station. Generations of visitors from near and far have enjoyed had unforgettable moments in the hotel for everything from such as choosing discovering a favorite whisky in the Caley Bar, to being married in lavish style. Champagne Afternoon Tea has become a local tradition, served daily in stunning surroundings. Admire the hotel’s original entrance from Princes Street, against the backdrop of the world famous Edinburgh Castle. With its central locale and proximity to boutique shopping on George Street, the best of Scotland’s golf courses, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) as well as onward local & international transport links, this Edinburgh city centre hotel makes an elegant setting for visitors, business travelers & events alike. The classically styled rooms with understated quality make your stay comfortable. Whilst the chic, oak paneled boardroom can eloquently host briefings and the stunning Castle Suite boast the most elegant interior of any ballroom in the city Edinburgh and can entertain 250 guests for conferencing and cocktails. The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian hotel is walking distance to Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) as well as only minutes from the designer stores and boutiques on George Street. The Castle Suite entertains 250 guests for conferencing and cocktails. The ‘Caley’ has a full suite of wedding packages, tailoring both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations. A fully licensed venue for marriages and civil partnerships, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Hotel provides a magical setting for the most special of days for unforgettable moments.

A modern hotel in Edinburgh's Old Town, with free WiFi and breakfast included The Holiday Inn Express® Edinburgh - Royal Mile hotel places you in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. A 15-minute walk takes you to Edinburgh Castle, as well as shopping on Princes Street, where you can catch a tram to the New Town and Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh Waverley train station, a 10-minute walk away, is served by direct trains to Glasgow and London. Edinburgh Bus Station is 14 minutes away by foot. You can learn about Scotland's industry and natural history at the National Museum of Scotland, an eight-minute walk from the hotel. Take a tour of the 16th-century Holyrood Palace to view the antique-furnished rooms of the official Scottish residence of the Queen. It's just a 15-minute stroll to the city's main shopping areas of Princes Street and George Street. You can host events for up to 30 people in the hotel's flexible, air-conditioned meeting room. State-of-the-art AV equipment and free WiFi helps your presentation go well. Discounted parking is available at the nearby NCP car park. Begin your day with the inclusive Express Start Breakfast, featuring hot sausages, scrambled eggs, baked beans and continental items. In the lobby lounge bar, you can order hot snacks or unwind with friends over a chilled glass of wine or a cold pint.

With a stay at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St. Giles' Cathedral and Real Mary King's Close. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.