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A bathroom with a large window overlooking a cityscape and a hill.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a window with curtains, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

1. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Nipa

€213

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Scottish Gems

Cynthia

€249

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

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.

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.8 km from Scottish Gems

christopher

€181

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

0.8 km from Scottish Gems

Benton

€243

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue furniture, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

5. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1 km from Scottish Gems

Robert

€263

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and abundant indoor plants.

6. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.2 km from Scottish Gems

Victoria

€205

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Kathleen

€291

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

8. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 1 km from Scottish Gems

Paola

€227

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from Scottish Gems

Rory

€411

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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.

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

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.9 km from Scottish Gems

Margie Pecks

€247

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bottles, and pendant lighting.

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

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

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 1.3 km from Scottish Gems

Ellyn

€322

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

12. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Scottish Gems

Derek

€545

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Kerry

€396

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

14. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 1.3 km from Scottish Gems

Sonal

€229

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Scottish Gems

Joshua

€149

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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 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.

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Joao

€209

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

17. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 1.1 km from Scottish Gems

Moustafa Marwan

€226

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living area with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a bookshelf.

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the city.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a sofa, and a built-in bookshelf.

18. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

New Town, 0.9 km from Scottish Gems

Jonathan

€227

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Madelaine

€220

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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.

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Scottish Gems

Olivia

€262

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Scottish Gems

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,518 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 248 reviews	View
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood	9.8 Exceptional 178 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 340 reviews	View

Top Scottish Gems Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is pretty and they have sauna!"

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and everything very clean and well maintained. Very comfortable stay. They were able to hold our bags. Would stay here again, do recommend"

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, close to Waverley Station."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"Nice stay - rooms are small but functional. So if you know you’ll be out and about and not spending much time in your room this works well! Breakfast included was nice but note there’s no “hot breakfast”. Think pastries, fruit, boiled egg, yogurt, etc"

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

8/10 Good

"The staff at the front desk were very nice and helpful"

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and convenient for sightseeing"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Right on Grassmarket is centrally located. Area wasn’t noisy which I didn’t expect. Room was clean, well appointed and kept up. Staff very helpful. Only complaint is that television selection wasn’t great. Not bad but not great."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great!"

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good location and a good stay"

Other attractions near Scottish Gems

John Knox House

6.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at John Knox House. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Museum of Childhood

You can take time to visit Museum of Childhood during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

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Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.

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Scottish Storytelling Centre

Enjoy a performance at Scottish Storytelling Centre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.

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Tron Kirk

Enjoy a stop at Tron Kirk, an entertaining place to visit in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.

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The Banshee Labyrinth

After visiting The Banshee Labyrinth, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Edinburgh Vaults

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to Edinburgh Vaults. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

Learn about the events happening in Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue during your trip to Edinburgh. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scottish Gems?

Scottish Gems 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 1484 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Scottish Gems?

Adjacent to Scottish Gems, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Apex Grassmarket Hotel and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels are there near Scottish Gems?

Expedia has 1484 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Scottish Gems.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scottish Gems, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Scottish Gems.

What can I see and do near Scottish Gems?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience or Museum on the Mound. Explore notable local landmarks like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Real Mary King's Close. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Queen's Hall.

How can I get to Scottish Gems?

To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There may not be many public transport choices near Scottish Gems so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Scottish Gems hotels

1. Stay Hush

2. Market Street Hotel

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5. RÌGH Residences

6. Eden Locke

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

8. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

9. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

10. Braid Apartments by Mansley

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

12. 100 Princes Street

13. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

14. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

16. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

17. 33 Castle Terrace

18. Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts

19. Roomzzz Edinburgh

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Compare popular hotels close to Scottish Gems

Top Scottish Gems Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Other attractions near Scottish Gems

John Knox House

Museum of Childhood

Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers

Scottish Storytelling Centre

Tron Kirk

The Banshee Labyrinth

Edinburgh Vaults

Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

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