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Market Street hotel

Edinburgh (550 ft from St. Giles' Cathedral)

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline.

P
Pradip
From
India
Right from Front office to Breakfast zone all fabulous. Staffs are very helpful. Location is super perfect. 1 min from Waverley station and very close to most attractions and tours.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,071 reviews
Price from
US$144.43
1 night, 2 adults

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Edinburgh (750 ft from St. Giles' Cathedral)

Well set in Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

J
Jonathan
From
United Kingdom
Great location, beautiful room, helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5,788 reviews
Price from
US$369.11
1 night, 2 adults

The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh (1,350 ft from St. Giles' Cathedral)

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

D
Dan
From
Romania
Excelent location and service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,029 reviews
Price from
US$461.39
1 night, 2 adults

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Edinburgh (1,800 ft from St. Giles' Cathedral)

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

B
Bernadette
From
Austria
Very nice room with a great size and nice common area for hanging out. The breakfast and the food was really good - we ended up eating there a lot. The staff was fantastic too, very attentive and friendly and always happy to help and give recommendations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,537 reviews
Price from
US$247.41
1 night, 2 adults

28 York Place Hotel

Edinburgh (2,500 ft from St. Giles' Cathedral)

In the heart of Edinburgh, a 5-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station, 28 York Place Hotel offers a lounge bar, free WiFi and bedrooms with views.

M
Michael B
From
United States
Breakfast was convenient and satisfactory. The room was a good size as was the bathroom. I particularly appreciated the charging points beside the bed. Location is excellent. Staff were particularly friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,302 reviews
Price from
US$140.42
1 night, 2 adults

Tigerlily

Edinburgh (3,100 ft from St. Giles' Cathedral)

Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant.

R
Robyn
From
United States
TO start the staff was ALL amazing! They were so kind and helpful, it was incredible. One of the best experiences I have had at a hotel. The room was beautiful with the most incredible mini bar I have ever seen. We partook in quite a bit of that. The bed was super comfortable. The toiletries were top notch and they even had a robe, slippers, hair dryer & straightener!! I was in heaven. The design is stunning with a ton of beautiful and cool funky art. The breakfast was mouth watering. Even if not staying there you should totally eat there. My husband said it was the best chicken and waffles he has ever had. It was the perfect stay I wish we had planned a longer stay here. Next time we are back in Edinburgh we will 100% stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,602 reviews
Price from
US$409.56
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Number 6Booked hotel near St. Giles' Cathedral

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Number 7Booked hotel near St. Giles' Cathedral

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Number 8Booked hotel near St. Giles' Cathedral

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Number 9Booked hotel near St. Giles' Cathedral

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Number 10Booked hotel near St. Giles' Cathedral

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5,788 reviews

Well set in Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

From US$405.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,537 reviews

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,602 reviews

Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews

Gleneagles Townhouse features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh.

From US$768.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews

The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of Edinburgh, 100 Princes Street offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

From US$929.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews

W Edinburgh has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

From US$319.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,994 reviews

Situated conveniently in Edinburgh, Malmaison Edinburgh City offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

From US$159.14 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,604 reviews

Cosy, convenient and super chic, the 4-star Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has rooms with extraordinary views and is designed for special stays.

From US$220.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,649 reviews

In the heart of central Edinburgh, Frederick House Hotel is a Georgian town house offering elegant, modern rooms with private bathrooms. Princes Street is just a 5-minute walk away.

From US$267.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,765 reviews

Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomises luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh.

From US$226.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 873 reviews

The Royal Scots Club offers grand country-house charm, a cosy club atmosphere and free WiFi in Edinburgh city centre. In the peaceful New Town district, there is a hotel lift for access to all floors.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews

Fully refurbished in 2025, The Albany Hotel is located in the heart of Edinburgh, just a 10-minute walk from Princes Street. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and stylish en suite rooms.

From US$203.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

Fully refurbished in 2025, and based in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, the historical New Town Hotel is an elegant Georgian hotel.

From US$209.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,680 reviews

On Edinburgh's famous Princes Street, Old Waverley Hotel offers elegant accommodation in the New Town area. Waverley rail station is a 1-minute walk away.

From US$179.20 per night

Located in Edinburgh and within 700 metres of Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh Central Lauriston Aparthotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the...

From US$267.47 per night

Hotels with great access to St. Giles' Cathedral!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

Situated conveniently in Edinburgh, Moment George IV Bridge offers a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,029 reviews

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

From US$1,103.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,302 reviews

In the heart of Edinburgh, a 5-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station, 28 York Place Hotel offers a lounge bar, free WiFi and bedrooms with views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,731 reviews

In Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this Hotel Du Vin has uniquely styled bedrooms in a former city asylum. At the hotel’s heart is a French Bistro, serving produce from the Lothian region.

From US$247.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,246 reviews

Just 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, this 4-star Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive is owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and offers free WiFi.

From US$167.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,761 reviews

Overlooking Carlton Hill, Princes Street Gardens and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper.

From US$752.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,381 reviews

Move into your own space at Eden Locke, our aparthotel on George Street in Edinburgh city centre.

From US$180.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,637 reviews

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is situated in Edinburgh, just metres from Princes Street and George Street.

From US$323.64 per night

St. Giles' Cathedral

During the 16th-century Protestant Reformation, the fiery sermons of John Knox echoed around this imposing Gothic church. As such, it’s viewed as the cradle of Presbyterianism in Scotland. However, you don’t need to be religious to feel moved by the stained-glass Scottish Saints window or the intricate heraldic carvings of the Thistle Chapel ceiling.

Planning a trip to see the St. Giles' Cathedral? Check out the latest reviews and scores

8.0

Amazing history.

Amazing history. I'm just sad at the state of the church in the UK. Most cathedrals are now museums or shops. I mean, the father of the Presbyterian Church, John Knox, is buried in it's parking lot! Beautiful building however.
Guest review by
Ross
United States