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

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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.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Kirby

$159 nightly

$200 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

kimberly

$206 nightly

$260 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

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.

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Abdullah

$474 nightly

$597 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

4. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Peter

$255 nightly

$321 total

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

5. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Eevy

$477 nightly

$602 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

A building entrance with a sign reading "Linton Collection No 28".

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Danielle

$146 nightly

$184 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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.

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Kathleen

$216 nightly

$272 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Blake

$238 nightly

$299 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 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.

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

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Paola

$186 nightly

$234 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a black telephone. There is a dining area with a glass table, two chairs, and a bowl of fruit. Large windows provide a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining table with breakfast items, and a window with a city view.

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Josh

$169 nightly

$213 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A modern loft with a high ceiling, exposed stone arches, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled floor, and a visible towel rack.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Diana

$211 nightly

$266 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

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.

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Daniela

$215 nightly

$271 total

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Marcelle

$158 nightly

$199 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

14. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Steve

$164 nightly

$206 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

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.

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Raymundo

$189 nightly

$238 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Michael

$133 nightly

$168 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Sandra L

$166 nightly

$210 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Danielle

$156 nightly

$197 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A room with a large window, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a lamp.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

19. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Kathleen

$162 nightly

$204 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

20. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Ruby

$187 nightly

$235 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Writers' Museum

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Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,549 reviews	View
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The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Across from train station no ride needed"

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

8/10 Good

"Excellent location next to the Royal Mile . One elevator down during our stay, so lines were long. Scaffolding surrounding the building, so views out of hotel rooms were poor. We had the basic room, which is very small. Too small to open your luggage up and be able to get around the bed comfortably. Uncomfortable beds. Otherwise, a great location and wonderful & helpful staff."

Old Waverley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!"

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"I managed to get an early check in which was helpful, basic hotel but clean and staff were fantastic"

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay, wonderful location. Pool and sauna clean"

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay!"

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great for the location and value. We didn’t do the breakfast option and that seems to be the right choice!"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay here. Staff were very nice! The bar was very nice and a great place to relax at night. Our breakfasts was good. Location was excellent and very walkable. Beds were comfortable and room was very nice as was the bathroom."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buena ubicación. Conceniente patw ir a todos lados caminando. Lo único es que no nos rellenaron el jabón líquido para bañarnos y el teléfono del cuarto no funcionaba. Pero lo demás todo excelente"

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 1593 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 Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

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

Expedia has 1593 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. The Balmoral Hotel

4. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5. 100 Princes Street

6. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

11. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

12. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

14. Edinburgh Nine

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

17. Roomzzz Edinburgh

18. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

19. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

20. 33 Castle Terrace

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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Market Street Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Old Waverley Hotel

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Stay Central

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

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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