The Best Hotels Closest to Writers' Museum in Edinburgh for 2026

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

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

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.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Philip

$236 nightly

$297 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A modern interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

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

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Will and

$289 nightly

$364 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A hallway with a mirror, a door leading to a room with a bed, and visible plumbing.

A courtyard with a brick building, a staircase, and a modern entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

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

3. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.6 mi from Writers' Museum

Nipa

$193 nightly

$243 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

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.

4. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.6 mi from Writers' Museum

christopher

$193 nightly

$243 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A building with a stone facade, a central entrance with a fanlight, and a signboard with the name 'Mayo.'

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

A bar with a glass front, wicker furniture, and a potted plant outside.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, and a bar area with shelves stocked with various items.

5. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Victoria

$186 nightly

$234 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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 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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

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

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Kerry

$387 nightly

$488 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Marilyn

$172 nightly

$217 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Suzette

$256 nightly

$322 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A historic stone building with a large window and a view of a castle on a hill.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

A modern room with a sofa, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of parked cars.

A bedroom with a large window, a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a neatly made bed with rolled towels.

9. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Steve

$167 nightly

$210 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern bathroom with a white marble sink, a glass-enclosed shower, and a towel rack.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

10. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Abdulaziz

$209 nightly

$264 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of a stone wall.

A modern living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

11. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Susanne

$211 nightly

$266 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Rory

$421 nightly

$531 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

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

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

13. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Derek

$721 nightly

$908 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Joao

$181 nightly

$227 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

A theater with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a brown headboard, and two bedside lamps.

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Joshua

$123 nightly

$155 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

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.

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Suzanne

$199 nightly

$251 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A building entrance with a classical design, featuring a central door with a glass panel, flanked by columns, and a small window with plants.

A dining table with plates of food, a drink, and a book.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, and a book.

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa set, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Sonal

$197 nightly

$248 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A buffet setup with various food items, a refrigerator, and a bar area.

A sign with the name 'Wilde' against a backdrop of lush greenery and a historic building under a blue sky.

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter and stools, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a neon sign above the bar.

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Duanne

$249 nightly

$314 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror.

A four-poster bed with a view of the city, a fireplace, and a television in a hotel room.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a clock, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a framed painting.

19. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Lisa

$179 nightly

$226 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

20. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Christopher

$244 nightly

$307 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 833 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,511 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 239 reviews	View
Eden Locke	9.6 Exceptional 1,411 reviews	View

Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is perfect. It is located in the best location, the room is clean and well designed. The staff is so friendly and their breakfast is good as well. The restaurant close to the hotel( on the left side , 1st bar, 2nd floor offer lunch , dinner) is impressed ."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly"

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent

"Located in Haymarket, with friendly staff, made our trip to Edinburgh a highlight of our vacation. Minutes from High Street and the castle, to Greenmarket, Dean Village, and the new town made moving about easy."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great spot in old town Edinburgh. Good rooms and clean"

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with much history. The pool and Spa were an added bonus. Great location for the castle and central location"

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms cleaned and breakfast daily"

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

8/10 Good

"This hotel is perfectly placed for those wishing toto take advantage of everything on the Royal Mile. It is ugly outside tho with scaffolding al around. No work is being done however. They could use something more to to on soelevators and the breakfast is expensive. I, however, felt safe and totally happy with my room and the location of the hotel."

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome"

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were amazing as well as the breakfast ! Highly recommend staying at this hotel !"

Other attractions near Writers' Museum

Castlehill

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Castlehill. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Museum on the Mound

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Museum on the Mound, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.

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Gladstone's Land

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Gladstone's Land. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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Riddle's Court

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Riddle's Court. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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David Hume's Statue

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to David Hume's Statue. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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The Hub

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting The Hub, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

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Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Highland Tolbooth Kirk. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Old Tolbooth

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Old Tolbooth. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Writers' Museum?

Writers' Museum is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1580 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Writers' Museum?

Adjacent to Writers' Museum, Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include YOTEL Edinburgh and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Writers' Museum?

Expedia has 1580 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Writers' Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Writers' Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Writers' Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Writers' Museum?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Writers' Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Writers' Museum?

Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, and Museum on the Mound feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and St. Giles' Cathedral to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Writers' Museum?

To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There might not be many public transit options to choose from close to Writers' Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Writers' Museum hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Market Street Hotel

3. Stay Hush

4. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

5. Eden Locke

6. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

7. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

9. Edinburgh Nine

10. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - New Town

11. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. 100 Princes Street

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

18. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

19. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

20. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

YOTEL Edinburgh

Other attractions near Writers' Museum

Castlehill

Museum on the Mound

Gladstone's Land

Riddle's Court

David Hume's Statue

The Hub

Highland Tolbooth Kirk

Old Tolbooth

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