Where to stay near Edinburgh Castle
Wilde Aparthotels Edinburgh Grassmarket
26 King's Stables Road
0.2km away
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
0.3km away
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket
0.3km away
The Witchery
0.3km away
100 Princes Street
100 Princes St
0.3km away
easyHotel Edinburgh
125A Princes Street
0.3km away
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
61 Grassmarket
0.4km away
The Knight Residence by Mansley
12 Lauriston Street
0.4km away
Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
34 Bread Street
0.4km away
Grassmarket Hotel
94-96 Grassmarket
0.4km away
Edinburgh Castle Apartments
28 Castle Street
0.4km away
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Princes Street
0.4km away
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
1 India Buildings Victoria Street
0.4km away
Destiny Scotland - Princes Street Residence
0.4km away
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
80 Lauriston Place
0.4km away
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
1 Festival Square
0.4km away
hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Rose Street
Rose Street,56-58 Rose Street,Edinburgh,Midlothian
0.4km away
The Rutland Hotel & Apartments
0.4km away
Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments
4 & 18 Hanover Street
0.5km away
Leonardo Edinburgh City
79 Lauriston Place
0.5km away
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
38 Charlotte Square
0.5km away
Tigerlily
125 George Street
0.5km away
Eden Locke
Eden Locke, 127 George St
0.5km away
Angel's Share Hotel
0.5km away
Good to know about Edinburgh Castle
Which hotel is closest to Edinburgh Castle?
Wilde Aparthotels Edinburgh Grassmarket is the closest hotel we track, about 0.2km from Edinburgh Castle.
How many hotels are within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle?
109 of the 259 hotels we compare sit within a short walk — under 1km.
How much do hotels near Edinburgh Castle cost?
Nightly rates for the 259 hotels within 5km currently range from around £48 to £2,830, averaging £352. Prices move with demand — the live comparison shows tonight's real rates.
Is it worth staying right next to Edinburgh Castle?
Hotels within a short walk average about £58 a night more than the wider area. If you'll be sightseeing on foot the premium can pay for itself in saved taxi fares; otherwise a hotel 2-3km out is usually better value.
This guide combines data from our own listings with editorial that may be AI-assisted. Distances, prices and details can change — please confirm anything you rely on before you book.