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

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.

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Cynthia

$212 nightly

$267 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Philip

$225 nightly

$284 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

3. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Suzette

$215 nightly

$271 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 indoor area with a long counter, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

4. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Victoria

$184 nightly

$232 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 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.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Kerry

$330 nightly

$416 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 dining area with a round table and chairs.

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

6. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Susanne

$192 nightly

$242 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 theater lobby with a stone archway, plush seating, a fireplace, and a red curtain backdrop.

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.

7. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Joshua

$144 nightly

$181 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A view of a historic castle from a window, with a statue in the foreground.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

A dimly lit bar area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and a large poster of a mechanical device.

A historic building with a prominent archway, multiple windows, and balconies with flower boxes.

8. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Russell

$281 nightly

$354 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.

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.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Rory

$374 nightly

$472 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a corner building with a distinctive tower and a shop with a sign reading "HENDRONS".

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

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

A reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Margie Pecks

$198 nightly

$249 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

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

11. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Joao

$135 nightly

$171 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 living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

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.

12. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Madelaine

$164 nightly

$206 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

13. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Jennifer

$292 nightly

$367 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

14. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Derek

$535 nightly

$674 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hallway with a door leading to a balcony, a wall-mounted mirror, and a light fixture.

A historic building with multiple ground-floor establishments including 'The Doric Bar & Restaurant' and 'The Hebrides'.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, a dining area, and a living room. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

15. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

George

$184 nightly

$231 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

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, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

"Edinburgh is very chaotic/touristy on the Royal Mile and this was right in the chaos, however, it felt very safe & the room itself was very spacious, clean & worth the price for it all. I had to contact them once for directions and they answered right away and were super helpful. It sucks there are stairs you have to carry your luggage up and the luggage room was on the first floor, very small/crowded & right next to our apartment room door, but it didn’t seem to get too loud or an issue when...

Brooke

$259 nightly

$326 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Christopher

$201 nightly

$253 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A dining area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

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

18. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Sonal

$179 nightly

$225 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Moustafa Marwan

$187 nightly

$235 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

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

New Town, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

samira

$398 nightly

$501 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location could not have been better. and the rooms were as expected. Clean and comfortable with nice amenities. Staff greeted us and checked us in as soon as they could. The included breakfasts were very good with a wide choice, and the cooked supplement was also excellent. Did not dine in their dining room, but it looked very nice. Bar was well appointed and staff efficient: we enjoyed a visit there one evening. The location is terrific: you can walk everywhere of interest in the downtown Edinburgh area. Thank you from us both for an amazing experience, and would recommend and come back anytime."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, comfortable and clean rooms."

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

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Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this hotel. The staff was extremely friendly. The location was perfect for us since we were traveling by train. The bar area and terrace were nice also. We would definitely stay here again."

Stay Central

8/10 Good

"Good location near the Royal Mile and all the sites, restaurants etc. Awkward for checking in as there is no parking at the hotel if you are driving yourself.. would appeal to a younger crowd with a lively bar attached. Staff was accommodating and very helpful."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel! The location was perfect for our adventure. Right across from the Scott monument, a few minutes walk from the Waverly bus stop and a few minutes from the Royal mile. We didn’t have any views personally, but the rooms were clean and exactly as advertised. Breakfast options were delicious. Would definitely recommend!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Had an incredible stay! Everything was comfortable and so clean. The staff were wonderful, and the location cannot be beat. Can't wait to stay here again!"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for exploring old and “new” Edinburgh!! Right on the Royal Mile and less than 15 minutes to any and all the sites—- great pub restaurants immediately nearby at reasonable prices- really recommended!!"

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 1597 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 Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

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

Expedia has 1597 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. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

4. Eden Locke

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

7. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

11. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

12. Roomzzz Edinburgh

13. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

14. 100 Princes Street

15. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

16. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

18. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

19. 33 Castle Terrace

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

Compare popular hotels close to Writers' Museum

Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

YOTEL Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

Stay Central

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

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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