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Castle Rock Hostel
Hostel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Hostel on Johnston Terrace, below the Castle.
- 15 Johnston Terrace, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Old Town & Royal Mile: where to stay
Hotels and places to stay near Old Town & Royal Mile
Where to stay
Places to stay in and around Old Town & Royal Mile
Hotels, guest houses, hostels and apartments near the area: hotels (7) and guest houses and hostels (5). Check availability and prices with each property.
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CODE - THE COURT
Hostel and hotel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Boutique hotel and urban hostel on Parliament Square.
- 1A Parliament Square, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
Hostel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Hostel in a historic building on Cockburn Street.
- 65 Cockburn Street, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile
Hotel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Hotel on the Cowgate, within walking distance of Holyrood and the Castle.
- 300 Cowgate, Old Town & Royal Mile
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ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile
Hotel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Hotel on Hunter Square, beside the Royal Mile.
- 6 Hunter Square, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Hotel on Jeffrey Street in the Old Town, close to Waverley station.
- 43 Jeffrey Street, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Market Street Hotel
4-star hotel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Four-star design hotel on Market Street, steps from the Royal Mile.
- 6 Market Street, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Hotel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Design-led budget hotel on Market Street.
- 18-21 Market Street, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Royal Mile Backpackers
Hostel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Hostel on the High Street, on the Royal Mile.
- 105 High Street, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
Hostel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Hostel on the Cowgate, a short walk from the Castle.
- 96-112 Cowgate, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Stay Central
Hotel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Hotel on the Cowgate in the Old Town.
- 139 Cowgate, Old Town & Royal Mile
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The Inn On The Mile
Hotel · Old Town & Royal Mile
Hotel on the High Street, in the middle of the Royal Mile.
- 82 High Street, Old Town & Royal Mile
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Closest to Old Town & Royal Mile
The nearest places to stay
Places to stay from our Edinburgh guide, nearest first, measured from the centre of Old Town & Royal Mile. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Place to stay | Street | In our guide to | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motel One Edinburgh-Royal (opens in new tab) | 18-21 Market Street | Old Town & Royal Mile | 100 m, about 2 min on foot |
| CODE - THE COURT (opens in new tab) | 1A Parliament Square | Old Town & Royal Mile | 200 m, about 2 min on foot |
| Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (opens in new tab) | 96-112 Cowgate | Old Town & Royal Mile | 200 m, about 2 min on foot |
| Stay Central (opens in new tab) | 139 Cowgate | Old Town & Royal Mile | 200 m, about 3 min on foot |
| Market Street Hotel (opens in new tab) | 6 Market Street | Old Town & Royal Mile | 200 m, about 3 min on foot |
| George IV No.1 Apartments (opens in new tab) | 23 George IV Bridge | Grassmarket & Southside | 200 m, about 3 min on foot |
| Castle Rock Hostel (opens in new tab) | 15 Johnston Terrace | Old Town & Royal Mile | 300 m, about 3 min on foot |
| Museum Apartments (opens in new tab) | Grassmarket & Southside | 300 m, about 3 min on foot |
More choice: where to stay in Grassmarket & Southside (500 m), where to stay in New Town (500 m), where to stay in Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill (1.1 km).
While you are here
Things to see in Old Town & Royal Mile
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Things to do
Gladstone's Land
Surviving 17th-century tenement on the Lawnmarket, restored and cared for by the National Trust for Scotland.
Things to do
The Edinburgh Dungeon
Actor-led attraction on Market Street staging stories from the dark side of Scottish history.
Things to do
Mercat Cross
The historic market cross beside St Giles', a traditional place for public proclamations.
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More areas to explore
15 sights · 30 places to eat
New Town
Georgian squares, grand galleries and Princes Street Gardens
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16 sights · 23 places to eat
Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill
A royal palace, a Parliament and two hills with city views
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14 sights · 23 places to eat
Stockbridge & Dean Village
A riverside village, a botanic garden and Edinburgh's best-loved suburb
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- John Knox House: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0, source
- Gladstone's Land: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0, source
- The Edinburgh Dungeon: Shadowgate from Novara, ITALY, CC BY 2.0, source
- Mercat Cross: User:Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- New Town: Chris Morgan, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill: Peulle, CC BY 4.0, source
- Stockbridge & Dean Village: Mike Shaw, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Leith & the Waterfront: Alan Murray-Rust, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Grassmarket & Southside: rboed*, CC BY 2.0, source
- Haymarket & Murrayfield: Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Bruntsfield & Morningside: Macumba, Public domain, source
- Portobello & the Coast: M J Richardson, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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