10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to City Observatory in Edinburgh from AU$224

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

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

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

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

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.4 km from City Observatory

kimberly

AU$404

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

2. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.5 km from City Observatory

Nipa

AU$253

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

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.

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.4 km from City Observatory

christopher

AU$224

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

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

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from City Observatory

NHU PHUC

AU$847

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from City Observatory

Kirby

AU$284

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 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, 1.1 km from City Observatory

Robert

AU$376

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

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

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory

Danielle

AU$266

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a marble bar, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

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

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.

8. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.4 km from City Observatory

Lauren

AU$279

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

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.

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

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from City Observatory

Asel

AU$465

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

10. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 1.1 km from City Observatory

Eevy

AU$987

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory

Blake

AU$424

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

12. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.1 km from City Observatory

Kathleen

AU$410

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

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.

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from City Observatory

Daniela

AU$430

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a built-in shelf above the sink holding glasses, a plant, and books.

14. Moment George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from City Observatory

Malin

AU$583

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a fireplace. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier above the bar.

A marble-floored hallway with a reception desk, framed artwork, and a staircase.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a large painting on the wall.

A building with a red door, numbered 24, and a sign for a gallery and bar gardens.

15. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory

Ian

AU$288

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

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

A black metal gate with the address "129 The High Street" and a security camera above it.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

16. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from City Observatory

Colson

AU$346

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

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

A lobby with a checkered floor, a central seating area, and a large painting on the back wall.

17. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory

Amy

AU$594

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A window with two potted plants and a view of a historic castle.

A room with a large window, a round table with two mugs, a chair, and a potted plant.

A spiral staircase with a wooden handrail and metal balusters, leading to a landing with a small mirror and framed pictures on the walls.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 1 km from City Observatory

Christopher

AU$296

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a store with shelves.

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

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

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.3 km from City Observatory

Sandra L

AU$285

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic cityscape with a prominent church steeple, dense architecture, and a mountain in the background.

A view through a window of a castle-like structure surrounded by greenery.

A black door with a gold handle and a sign above it that reads "18 Hanover Street".

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a small table with a plant, and a fireplace.

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

New Town, 0.9 km from City Observatory

Taylor

AU$369

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 856 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 257 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,536 reviews	View

Top City Observatory Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything about the hotel is excellent. Room, location, cleanliness. We just had a really rough check in. We had asked for an early check in months prior, and were told they would do everything to accommodate us. We arrived at 8:00am and weren’t given our room until 2:30. Checkout isn’t until 11, so expected 12 the latest. We were not given a time window and basically ignored in the beautiful lobby."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay. Excellent location."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly and helpful staff, and clean comfortable room."

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very accommodating as my wife has recently had major surgery so they gave us a larger room for her comfort."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great stay. Location is good with a lot of shops and sights around. I would stay there again."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful service, great location, professional staff, friendly atmosphere, clean room. We will come back."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Godspower and Mohammed were very helpful with helping get access to my room when my phone died and we had good conversations about valuable life experiences. 100% recommend"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect sleep had and afterwards a relaxing swim then a beautiful breakfast had. The location is ideal for bus or train travelling. I will definitely return next year."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful exterior fit nicely within the surrounding area. Centrally located by Royal Mile, High St. staff was immensely kind and helpful. Thank you to Sara for going above and beyond. The room was spacious and clean as was the bathroom."

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A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.

Calton Hill

9.2/10 (1,067 reviews)

Take a walk up Edinburgh's iconic hillside to see stunning monuments and captivating views of the town.

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A tower with a spire, a cityscape with buildings, and a hill in the background.

Nelson Monument

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Nelson Monument. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

8.4/10 (1,089 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

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National Monument of Scotland

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at National Monument of Scotland.

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Omni Centre Edinburgh

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Omni Centre Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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Waterloo Place

Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Waterloo Place. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.

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Greenside Parish Church

After visiting Greenside Parish Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Sherlock Holmes Statue

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Sherlock Holmes Statue. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Observatory?

City Observatory is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1412 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to City Observatory?

Adjacent to City Observatory, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels will I find near City Observatory?

Expedia has 1412 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from City Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near City Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near City Observatory.

What can I see and do near City Observatory?

National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Dungeon are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Festival Theatre and Queen's Hall if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to City Observatory?

With so many transport options, seeing all of the area near City Observatory is easy. Nearby metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).

Top Hotels Near City Observatory in Edinburgh from AU$224

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Our top choices for City Observatory hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Stay Hush

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. Market Street Hotel

6. RÌGH Residences

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Eden Locke

9. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10. 100 Princes Street

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

12. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

14. Moment George IV Bridge

15. 24 Royal Terrace

16. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

17. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

20. Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to City Observatory

Top City Observatory Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

W Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Other attractions near City Observatory

Calton Hill

Nelson Monument

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

National Monument of Scotland

Omni Centre Edinburgh

Waterloo Place

Greenside Parish Church

Sherlock Holmes Statue

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