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The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.3 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1004)
"Always love our stay at the Balmoral! "
"Always love our stay at the Balmoral! "Kelly
$493 nightly
The price is $592
$592 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Six Brunton Place
5.0 star property
Leith, 0.4 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (199)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(199)
"The house is beautiful, and very convenient for the city centre. I would highly recommend it. "
"The house is beautiful, and very convenient for the city centre. I would highly recommend it. "Sarah
$124 nightly
The price is $148
$148 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees




BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Holyrood, 0.3 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (639)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(639)
"Centrally located to the best of Edinburgh"
"Centrally located to the best of Edinburgh"Ned
$227 nightly
The price is $272
$272 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees




Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5.0 star property
0.4 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (140)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(140)
"Right next to Holyrood Castle with a view of the castle and Arthur's Seat right out my window."
"Right next to Holyrood Castle with a view of the castle and Arthur's Seat right out my window."Tameron
$263 nightly
The price is $316
$316 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees




RÌGH Residences
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.7 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (247)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(247)
"Highly recommend! Great location, easy check in, beautiful rooms!"
"Highly recommend! Great location, easy check in, beautiful rooms!"Melea
$190 nightly
The price is $228
$228 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
4.0 star property
Broughton, 0.2 mi from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (115)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(115)
"Great place to stay"
"Great place to stay"Mia
$135 nightly
The price is $163
$163 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees




Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (170)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(170)
"Amazing apartment in the heart of the city! Clean, spacious and comfortable. I truly recommend this place. "
"Amazing apartment in the heart of the city! Clean, spacious and comfortable. I truly recommend this place. "Gianluigi
$231 nightly
The price is $277
$277 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees




Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 mi from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1173)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1173)
"Cozy room and all staffs friendly"
"Cozy room and all staffs friendly"yingbin
$160 nightly
The price is $192
$192 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




Braid Apartments by Mansley
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 mi from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (638)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(638)
"The apartment was very clean, warm and comfortable. A great location, walkable to everywhere and only 25 minutes by car to the airport. "
"The apartment was very clean, warm and comfortable. A great location, walkable to everywhere and only 25 minutes by car to the airport. "Adrian
$157 nightly
The price is $188
$188 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




Roomzzz Edinburgh
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.2 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (271)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(271)
"Clean friendly staff and a great location "
"Clean friendly staff and a great location "Kelsea
$195 nightly
The price is $234
$234 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees




24 Royal Terrace
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.3 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (346)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(346)
"Great location on top of a very nice condition. Owner and staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious but pricy."
"Great location on top of a very nice condition. Owner and staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious but pricy."Francis
$198 nightly
The price is $238
$238 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees




The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.3 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (761)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(761)
"Great place to stay with lots of character."
"Great place to stay with lots of character."Wendy
$311 nightly
The price is $373
$373 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees




Ten Hill Place
4.0 star property
Southside, 0.6 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"Loved it here"
"Loved it here"Hussam
$148 nightly
The price is $177
$177 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh
3.0 star property
New Town, 0.5 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1002)
"Great hotel! Rooms were big and comfortable. The location was perfect. The staff was lovely and helpful. Would definitely stay here again. "
"Great hotel! Rooms were big and comfortable. The location was perfect. The staff was lovely and helpful. Would definitely stay here again. "Jennie
$151 nightly
The price is $181
$181 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"Great service from the staff, clean and tidy room with plenty of amenities. Lovely stay close to the heart of Edinburgh. "
"Great service from the staff, clean and tidy room with plenty of amenities. Lovely stay close to the heart of Edinburgh. "Calum
$160 nightly
The price is $192
$192 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1320)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1320)
"Fantastic stay, very comfortable bed!"
"Fantastic stay, very comfortable bed!"Laura
$242 nightly
The price is $291
$291 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge
3.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (249)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(249)
"The views can’t be beat and the local was perfect!!"
"The views can’t be beat and the local was perfect!!"Stephanie
$194 nightly
The price is $233
$233 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees




Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1061)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1061)
"Great location, staff and stay!!!!"
"Great location, staff and stay!!!!"Fearghall
$165 nightly
The price is $199
$199 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees




Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.7 mi from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (193)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(193)
"Location is perfect, view is wonderful, rooms are enormous and staff are helpful "
"Location is perfect, view is wonderful, rooms are enormous and staff are helpful "Wai Mun
$207 nightly
The price is $249
$249 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotels close to City Observatory with free breakfast




Prestonfield House
Prestonfield House
5.0 star property
1.6 mi from City Observatory
- Breakfast included
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (286)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(286)
$359 nightly
The price is $431
$431 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees




The Rutland Hotel & Apartments
The Rutland Hotel & Apartments
4.0 star property
West End, 1 mi from City Observatory
- Breakfast included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (395)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(395)
$191 nightly
The price is $229
$229 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees




The Scott
The Scott
4.0 star property
Southside, 1.3 mi from City Observatory
- Breakfast included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (574)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(574)
$199 nightly
The price is $239
$239 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hotels close to City Observatory with a pool




Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.9 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1002)
$222 nightly
The price is $267
$267 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees




Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2286)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(2286)
$150 nightly
The price is $179
$179 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1002)
$176 nightly
The price is $212
$212 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
5.0 star property
West End, 1 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
$213 nightly
The price is $256
$256 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
5.0 star property
Tollcross, 1.1 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1000)
$179 nightly
The price is $215
$215 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
4.0 star property
Holyrood, 0.4 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1001)
$147 nightly
The price is $176
$176 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees




Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
4.0 star property
Tollcross, 0.9 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1003)
$130 nightly
The price is $156
$156 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




Euro Hostel Edinburgh Halls
Euro Hostel Edinburgh Halls
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
6.2 out of 10, (413)
6.2/10
(413)




Norton House Hotel & Spa
Norton House Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
7.9 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1000)
$132 nightly
The price is $159
$159 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees




Novotel Edinburgh Park
Novotel Edinburgh Park
4.0 star property
5.3 mi from City Observatory
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1000)
$90 nightly
The price is $108
$108 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Top guest rated hotels close to City Observatory




Six Brunton Place
Six Brunton Place
5.0 star property
Leith, 0.4 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (199)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(199)
$124 nightly
The price is $148
$148 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees




BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Holyrood, 0.3 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (639)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(639)
$227 nightly
The price is $272
$272 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees




The Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.3 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1004)
$493 nightly
The price is $592
$592 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1003)
$307 nightly
The price is $368
$368 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5.0 star property
0.4 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (140)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(140)
$263 nightly
The price is $316
$316 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees




RÌGH Residences
RÌGH Residences
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.7 mi from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (247)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(247)
$190 nightly
The price is $228
$228 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
4.0 star property
Broughton, 0.2 mi from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (115)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(115)
$135 nightly
The price is $163
$163 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees




Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (170)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(170)
$231 nightly
The price is $277
$277 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees




Market Street Hotel
Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 mi from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1173)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1173)
$160 nightly
The price is $192
$192 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




Braid Apartments by Mansley
Braid Apartments by Mansley
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 mi from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (638)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(638)
$157 nightly
The price is $188
$188 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Top City Observatory Hotel Reviews
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
10/10 Excellent
"From the warm welcome by reception staff, a thoroughly clean room, well kitted out just perfect for our needs for a weekend away."
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel in central location. The food in the restaurant is excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpful. "
YOTEL Edinburgh
10/10 Excellent
"Room was lovely and clean. Staff were very helpful and nice. Would definitely recommend."
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
10/10 Excellent
"The bar was lovely, the room comfy. Bathroom lovely and clean"
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Lovely breakfast, helpfull amd friendly staf and really comfortably bed. Couldn't fault our stay "
Market Street Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"breakfast and dinner were beautifully prepared, and service was impeccable.
staff helpful — however — I booked a “double standard room”. with translates into one double bed — the staff realized our confusion, and in some cases they can split a a king into 2 twins. Inventory was low, they could not do the split, and my friend and had to sleep in the same bed — they brought us separate duvets - but we were together. not the greatest for 2 single ladies “out on the town""
The Balmoral Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel, excellent location and the staff were lovely "
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
10/10 Excellent
"It’s super close to the Royal Mile and the sites. Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are overall ok. Bed and pillows are comfortable. "
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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, check out the 1285 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to City Observatory?
Adjacent to City Observatory, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and CODE - The Court, Edinburgh.
How many hotels will I be able to find near City Observatory?
Expedia has 1285 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near City Observatory.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near City Observatory?
For more details about updating your stay near City Observatory or cancelling it, click here.
What can I see and do near City Observatory?
National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience, and Museum of Edinburgh feature captivating exhibits. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, 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 Usher Hall if you're interested in local theater.
How can I get to City Observatory?
With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around City Observatory is easy. Metro stations nearby include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).

