Edinburgh Hotel Guide - Writers' Museum hotels in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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Market Street Hotel
Market Street Hotel4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1219)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1219)
"Excellent hotel with great facilities in a fantastic location"
"Excellent hotel with great facilities in a fantastic location"
Michael
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"The room is beautiful, dinner was delicious and the staff is incredible! Couldn’t recommend this hotel more!!"
"The room is beautiful, dinner was delicious and the staff is incredible! Couldn’t recommend this hotel more!!"Christine
The price is €338
€338
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (51)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(51)
"Amazing hotel and staff. "
"Amazing hotel and staff. "Bruce
The price is €326
€326
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (787)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(787)
"Great location "
"Great location "
Louise
Moment George IV Bridge
Moment George IV Bridge4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(19)
"Accommodating hosts, easy to check in and out. Room was lovely "
"Accommodating hosts, easy to check in and out. Room was lovely "Anonymous traveller
The price is €238
€238
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1356)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1356)
"Clean room, fun space, close to many attractions and wonderful staff"
"Clean room, fun space, close to many attractions and wonderful staff"Preety
The price is €206
€206
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh4.0 star property
Holyrood, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (656)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(656)
"Very friendly staff, great location and room. Good amenities and overall a great experience. Highly recommend! "
"Very friendly staff, great location and room. Good amenities and overall a great experience. Highly recommend! "
Meiqi
The price is €166
€166
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites
Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites4.0 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (195)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(195)
"Very clean and nice accommodations. View was wonderful! "
"Very clean and nice accommodations. View was wonderful! "Catherine
Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments
Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(62)
"Wonderful apartment and wonderfully kept. Right in the centre of the city too."
"Wonderful apartment and wonderfully kept. Right in the centre of the city too."
Alannah
The price is €107
€107
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts
Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts4.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (299)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(299)
"The location is perfect for walking around. The apartment was clean & as advertised. We enjoyed our stay very much. We will stay here again. "
"The location is perfect for walking around. The apartment was clean & as advertised. We enjoyed our stay very much. We will stay here again. "Tonya
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection5.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Writers' Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"Beautiful property and excellent location "
"Beautiful property and excellent location "Daniela
The price is €211
€211
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1096)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1096)
"outstanding location, friendly staff, lovely property"
"outstanding location, friendly staff, lovely property"Linda
The price is €114
€114
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Writers' Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1548)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1548)
"Great place to stay in Grass Market area. Very close to Victoria Street. Would definitely stay again."
"Great place to stay in Grass Market area. Very close to Victoria Street. Would definitely stay again."Karen M
The price is €83
€83
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Braid Apartments by Mansley
Braid Apartments by Mansley4.0 star property
New Town, 0.6 km from Writers' Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (643)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(643)
"The apartment was very clean, warm and comfortable. A great location, walkable to everywhere and only 25 minutes by car to the airport. "
"The apartment was very clean, warm and comfortable. A great location, walkable to everywhere and only 25 minutes by car to the airport. "Adrian
The price is €102
€102
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments
Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments4.0 star property
New Town, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (252)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(252)
"Room was spotless, clean, had all the amenities and best location."
"Room was spotless, clean, had all the amenities and best location."Terrence
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Writers' Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1020)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1020)
"Staff was very helpful, ambiance was great. The room was cozy and beautiful m. Highly recommend"
"Staff was very helpful, ambiance was great. The room was cozy and beautiful m. Highly recommend"Rukiya
The price is €67
€67
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh4.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from Writers' Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (999)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(999)
"Excellent hotel, very walkable to points of interest. Lovely breakfast and nice staff. Would highly recommend. "
"Excellent hotel, very walkable to points of interest. Lovely breakfast and nice staff. Would highly recommend. "Mayra
The price is €97
€97
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1312)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1312)
"updated decor and amenities, room was clean and tidy and atmosphere was very calm, peaceful and relaxing. check-in and check-out were a breeze and location was ideal! "
"updated decor and amenities, room was clean and tidy and atmosphere was very calm, peaceful and relaxing. check-in and check-out were a breeze and location was ideal! "An
The price is €99
€99
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley
The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley4.0 star property
Tollcross, 0.7 km from Writers' Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1399)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1399)
"The staff were fantastic on our arrival (Robert and Ryan); they helped with the bags and guided us through the parking process. The room was exactly as advertised and the location is great. "
"The staff were fantastic on our arrival (Robert and Ryan); they helped with the bags and guided us through the parking process. The room was exactly as advertised and the location is great. "Kathryn
The price is €111
€111
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (50)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(50)
"The Museum Apartments is in a very central location in the heart of Edinburgh and around the corner from the Royal Mile. The apartment was exceptionally clean and had all the amenities needed for us to feel comfortable.
Communication with the management team was excellent - I had a few questions about appliances which were answered immediately. "
"The Museum Apartments is in a very central location in the heart of Edinburgh and around the corner from the Royal Mile. The apartment was exceptionally clean and had all the amenities needed for us to feel comfortable.
Communication with the management team was excellent - I had a few questions about appliances which were answered immediately. "Maryann
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Top Writers' Museum Hotel Reviews
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
10/10 Excellent
"Everything was amazing "
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Fabulously accommodating check-in, immensely helpful bell-person, lovely & clean room, beautiful amenities, and incredible location. MUST stay HERE!"
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"spotless, great service and fantastic location"
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
10/10 Excellent
"We absolutely loved the aparthotels concept. We were in a. two bedroom and it was a proper apartment with a full living room and kitchen. It took us a day or so to get the temperature right.
The property is in the Grassmarket neighborhood and a 15 minute walk from the Edinburgh Castle end of the Royal Mile.
Breakfast was extra, choice of cold buffet or hot and cold buffet. "
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Check in was exceptional - we didn’t take the breakfast option as we had an early flight to catch so opted to skip it. The room was lovely clean & spacious / we were celebrating our anniversary and had the surprise of a lovely Xmas duck to keep. It really was a lovely stay / we enjoyed the spa facility after a busy day exploring the Xmas markets and surrounding areas. I shall be returning in the new year - everyone was truly welcoming & helpful - top marks all round - thank you "
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
10/10 Excellent
"Right in the heart of city center, clean, convenient amenities like food on site. "
Market Street Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Such friendly accommodating staff - room amenities and quality of appliances in rooms amazing "
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very helpful, ambiance was great. The room was cozy and beautiful m. Highly recommend"
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
10/10 Excellent
"Only complaint was cheap toilet roll.
Other than that our stay was first class."
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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, take a look at the 1432 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Writers' Museum?
Adjacent to Writers' Museum, Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include CODE - The Court, Edinburgh and Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.
How many hotels are there near Writers' Museum?
Expedia has 1432 hotels and other accommodation options 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! 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 the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Writers' Museum.
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, St. Giles' Cathedral and Real Mary King's Close 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 theatre.
How can I get to Writers' Museum?
With so many transport options, seeing all of the area near Writers' Museum is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stations to Edinburgh City Centre.