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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Kirby

$158 nightly

$199 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

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

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Abdullah

$472 nightly

$595 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

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 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.

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

kimberly

$206 nightly

$259 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

4. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Eevy

$448 nightly

$564 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Peter

$259 nightly

$326 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

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

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Kathleen

$221 nightly

$279 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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural.

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.

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Blake

$237 nightly

$298 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A modern interior with a marble bar, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

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.

8. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Emelmarie

$155 nightly

$196 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small side table with a lamp.

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Paola

$187 nightly

$236 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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.

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 mi from Writers' Museum

Daniela

$208 nightly

$262 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Margie Pecks

$165 nightly

$208 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a blue toaster. A grey sofa with checkered cushions is positioned against a wall, and a floor lamp is visible to the right.

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.

12. Edinburgh Nine

Tollcross, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Steve

$164 nightly

$206 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A modern living room with a dining table, a vase of flowers, and a fruit bowl. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Hanneke

$155 nightly

$195 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

14. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from Writers' Museum

Raymundo

$170 nightly

$215 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A multi-story building with a traditional stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a wooden door.

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

George

$135 nightly

$170 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a balcony with a view of a cityscape.

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.

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.4 mi from Writers' Museum

Sandra L

$159 nightly

$200 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.

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

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

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

New Town, 0.3 mi from Writers' Museum

Amy

$331 nightly

$417 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

18. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

Joao

$132 nightly

$167 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A building with the sign "Tiger Lily" above the entrance. There are flower boxes with pink flowers on the windowsills.

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

A bar area with marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

19. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.5 mi from Writers' Museum

DANIELA

$226 nightly

$285 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

A room with a large window, a round table with two mugs, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

$156 nightly

$196 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Writers' Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,542 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 861 reviews	View
100 Princes Street	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,464 reviews	View

Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Old Waverley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and breakfast was good"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable beds, helpful staff."

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"The check in process went relatively smoothly. The room was clean and minimalistic which I like. The bathroom has a glass walls so a fair warning if you are sharing and worried about privacy."

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, good value for the money"

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful with storing our luggage and getting a cab when needed. Centrally located."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"10/10. I stayed from Oct 7-13 in a superior suite because I didn’t want to share my space. It was absolutely amazing. The hostel as a whole was clean, cute, and safe. As a female solo traveler, safety was my main priority and I felt secure throughout my whole stay. The room was cute with an amazing view of St Giles Cathedral. I didn’t venture to the common shared spaces because my itinerary was full but the areas I did visit like the cafe and bar, I enjoyed. The location was perfect. On the Royal Mile. Close to many shops and restaurants. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend his hostel."

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"Good stay - excellent spot right on the Royal Mile. Studio was a good size and so handy to have fridge, cooking facilities, iron and ironing board etc. Didn't realise whsn booking that the bed was actually a sofa bed and it was pretty comfortable so would probably look at a bigger apartment next time with a proper bed. The water pressure in the shower was also awful. Overall a decent stay, good facilities, great spot and discounted NCP parking."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was close proximity to your needs and wants. If you are there for a day and just needed some rest every thing was right there."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"First Class experience from start to finish! The Virgin company, hands down, knows what they are doing when it comes to travel and hospitality, coming from someone who was once an executive of a 5 star luxury brand. Virgin Edinburgh was such a vibe. The whole aesthetic is sexy, sultry and ever so inviting. You are immersed in intrigue at every turn with the eccentric decor and vibrancy of color throughout the hotel. The staff, First Class from the moment we were greeted at the door, to check-in, the bar and each restaurant, to the housekeeping staff, excellence every step of the way. This brand does not miss a beat. We were celebrating two momentous occasions; 30 years married and my 50th Birthday and the thoughtful gestures extended were immensely appreciated by both myself and my husband. The hotel manager, unfortunately I didn’t get his name, even went as far as looking through several cases of whiskey just to find the certain numbered bottle my husband was looking to purchase. That in itself, to the extra mile, was above and beyond. Throughout our stay, there were so many of these little gestures that made my heart pitter patter and solidified my loyalty not only to this hotel in future travels but to the brand itself, Virgin. This company knows what personality makes the brand successful. Perfect location! Near Royal Mile & Victoria St. It’s on the higher price point but you get what you pay for. Book it! You won’t regret it!"

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. The Balmoral Hotel

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4. 100 Princes Street

5. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

7. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

8. Eden Locke

9. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. Edinburgh Nine

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

14. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

15. The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

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

18. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

19. Tigerlily

20. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Compare popular hotels close to Writers' Museum

Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews

Old Waverley Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Stay Central

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Market Street Hotel

Virgin Hotels 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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