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BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Holyrood, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (762 reviews)
"Absolutely an amazing place to stay."
United States
Seth
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,400 reviews)
"Best hotel we stayed at for our entire trip wish we booked here for longer. Comfy bed, great room in general and great shower."
United States
Jessica
The price is €301
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Market Street Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic in every way"
United States
Ariane
The price is €836
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Balmoral Hotel

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
4.0 star property
Broughton, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
"Loved every aspect of our stay! Spacious, clean and great staff! The addition of a face/wash cloth with the towels would be the only thing I thought would make it perfect."
United States
John
The price is €232
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5.0 star property
0.7 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"Good location in a quiet area. High quality apartment. Convenient laundry in property."
Australia
Tracey
The price is €273
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place
5.0 star property
Leith, 0.6 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (221 reviews)
"We loved the location, our room was lovely and breakfast was delicious!"
United States
Michele
The price is €373
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Six Brunton Place

Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"Really great place. Spacious, very clean and well equipped. We had a great time!"
Canada
Negin
The price is €256
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

Roomzzz Edinburgh

Roomzzz Edinburgh
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.3 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (364 reviews)
"Loved this place!"
United States
Mayra
The price is €268
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Roomzzz Edinburgh

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel and staff. Very central would stay again anything"
United States
Judith
The price is €542
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (860 reviews)
"Incredible location, clean property with everything needed for a short stay."
Australia
Nicholas
The price is €282
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts
4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (316 reviews)
"Close to Royal Mile. Nice, clean place Would stay again"
United States
Susan
The price is €393
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

RÌGH Residences

RÌGH Residences
4.0 star property
New Town, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (301 reviews)
"Location was great. Room was clean and modern. Staff were very polite and helpful. Random perk of free umbrella rental in such a rainy city was a small but pleasant touch."
United States
Alp
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
RÌGH Residences

24 Royal Terrace

24 Royal Terrace
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (350 reviews)
"Staff were excellent, very pleasant stay with great service and a perfect location "
United Kingdom
Heather
The price is €239
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
24 Royal Terrace

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.5 km from City Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (785 reviews)
"Great location for train & tram. Very friendly staff, great food. Will definitely stay there again"
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is €489
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy
3.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"We were right in the center of it all. Fantastic!"
United States
Susan
The price is €619
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, nice hotel"
United States
OZAN
The price is €290
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Princes Street Suites

Princes Street Suites
4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from City Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,508 reviews)
"Great location, easy check-in and beautiful rooms "
United States
Madison
The price is €239
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Princes Street Suites

Malmaison Edinburgh City

Malmaison Edinburgh City
4.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from City Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Quaint boutique Hotel, great location and friendly staff"
Canada
Mark
The price is €244
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Malmaison Edinburgh City

Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites
4.0 star property
New Town, 1.1 km from City Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Fantastic location near trams and bus. Loved the Castle view. Having separate bedroom as great"
United States
rhonda
The price is €301
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh
5.0 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from City Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (460 reviews)
"Superb hotel!!! New, clean, super helpful staff, great location, very comfortable bed, everything perfect!!"
United States
Shannon Burl
The price is €434
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
W Edinburgh
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Compare popular hotels close to City Observatory

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Rooftop terrace
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
762 reviews
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Exterior
Market Street Hotel
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,400 reviews
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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
The Balmoral Hotel
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
188 reviews
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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment | Living room
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
157 reviews
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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, take a look at the 1406 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh and CODE - The Court, Edinburgh.
How many hotels will I find near City Observatory?
Expedia has 1406 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near City Observatory.
What can I see and do near City Observatory?
Surgeon's Hall, National Museum of Scotland and Scotch Whisky Experience feature captivating exhibits. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle 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 Queen's Hall if you're interested in local theatre.
How can I get to City Observatory?
With so many transport options, seeing all of the area near City Observatory is easy. Nearby metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station).