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

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

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

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from George Heriot’s School

Cynthia

Rp2.813.948

Rp3.545.575 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

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.

A historic building with the sign "Hotel du Vin & Bistro" indicating a restaurant and hotel.

2. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Kathleen

Rp3.842.339

Rp4.841.346 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

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.

3. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Paola

Rp3.661.523

Rp4.613.518 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern loft with a high ceiling, exposed stone arches, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled floor, and a visible towel rack.

A modern loft with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

4. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from George Heriot’s School

Shelby

Rp4.958.252

Rp6.247.397 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

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

5. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Margie Pecks

Rp3.107.774

Rp3.915.796 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a stainless steel sink, a gold faucet, and a black dishwasher.

A two-story building with a green door and two windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, chairs, and a painting on the wall.

6. Meus Apartments

New Town, 1.1 km from George Heriot’s School

Harald

Rp3.791.410

Rp4.777.177 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Kerry

Rp4.520.399

Rp5.695.703 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A spacious indoor area with a long counter, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

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

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

8. Eden Locke

New Town, 1 km from George Heriot’s School

Victoria

Rp2.590.754

Rp3.264.350 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

A grand entrance with columns, a sign reading "100 PRINCES STREET," and two symmetrical topiary bushes.

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

9. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.7 km from George Heriot’s School

Derek

Rp8.833.034

Rp11.129.623 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from George Heriot’s School

Rory

Rp4.706.866

Rp5.930.651 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.

A bar area with a fireplace, green upholstered seating, and a bar counter.

11. Black Ivy Hotel

Bruntsfield, 1.1 km from George Heriot’s School

Océane

Rp2.621.599

Rp3.303.215 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 modern hotel lobby with a green sofa set, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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.

12. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 1.1 km from George Heriot’s School

Sonal

Rp2.702.822

Rp3.405.556 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a glass dining table, and a large pendant light.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel range, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass table, and a view of the city.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a stone accent wall, a dining area with a glass table, and a hanging pendant light.

13. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

New Town, 0.9 km from George Heriot’s School

Charles

Rp3.814.087

Rp4.805.750 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

A reception desk with two staff members, a modern interior with seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.7 km from George Heriot’s School

Joao

Rp3.373.536

Rp4.250.655 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

A theater with rows of leather seats, a large screen, and wall sconces.

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

A theater lobby with a stone archway, plush seating, a fireplace, and a red curtain backdrop.

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from George Heriot’s School

Joshua

Rp2.297.493

Rp2.894.841 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious room with a wooden door, stone walls, a potted plant, and a glass table.

A red leather sofa with decorative pillows against a stone wall.

A room with a window, stone wall, radiator, and wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in oven. There is a small island with a sink and a decorative vase.

16. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from George Heriot’s School

David

Rp8.009.582

Rp11.732.554 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A sign with the name 'Wilde' against a backdrop of lush greenery and a historic building under a blue sky.

A wooden panel wall with a framed picture, two black floor lamps, and a marble countertop with a potted plant.

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.

17. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from George Heriot’s School

Olivia

Rp3.881.893

Rp4.891.186 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 1 km from George Heriot’s School

Madelaine

Rp2.756.958

Rp3.473.766 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a stone building.

A corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.5 km from George Heriot’s School

Moustafa Marwan

Rp3.648.722

Rp4.597.390 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, striped armchairs, and a view of the outside.

A room with two striped armchairs, a wooden sideboard, and a window with a view of a building.

A hallway with a mirror, a lamp, and a chandelier. There is a door with a sign above it and a staircase with striped wallpaper.

20. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End, 1.1 km from George Heriot’s School

Amy

Rp2.622.396

Rp3.304.218 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to George Heriot’s School

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,518 reviews	View
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 236 reviews	View
Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts	9.6 Exceptional 326 reviews	View
Braid Apartments by Mansley	9.6 Exceptional 688 reviews	View

Top George Heriot’s School Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"No better location in Edinburgh. Staff was beyond helpful We had dinner in the Italian restaurant attached … so good. Would return time and time again. Great choice"

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"Room was nice - a little small but when you are only there to sleep it was perfect - bed was comfortable. Location was perfect for touring the city."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Good, some lockers werent locking properly, plugs in bunk were limited. Rather have a plug than a charging port that barely charges."

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"

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Has everything you need."

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"

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

10/10 Excellent

"The Wilde is a great central location and for us, who choose not to have a car; there were so many things to experience from the Royal Mile, Grassmarket area, town of Dean. The hotel was enjoyable place to stay with our room, lounge front area. I appreciate the Wilde is very eco- conscience in all that they do and their amenities. The staff was very friendly and so helpful. We enjoyed hanging out in the common area to relax, have a glass of wine, etc. Food was great. We will be back."

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience, the hotel is in a perfect to visit the Castle and surrounding areas"

Other attractions near George Heriot’s School

A bronze statue of a dog in front of a pub named "EYFRIARS BOB".

Greyfriar's Bobby

Visit a cemetery that has entered into legend because of a faithful dog who waited for years by his master’s grave.

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A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.

Grassmarket

9.2/10 (4,895 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a pub named 'Squeez,' and a shop called 'Pink.'

Victoria Street

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Victoria Street. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

After visiting George Mackenzie's Mausoleum, 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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Vennel Steps

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Vennel Steps. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

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The Wee Red Bar

After visiting The Wee Red Bar, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Magdalen Chapel

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by Magdalen Chapel. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Augustine United Church

Augustine United Church is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around George Heriot's School?

George Heriot's School is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1485 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to George Heriot's School?

Adjacent to George Heriot's School, 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 choices close by include Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel and YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to George Heriot's School?

Expedia has 1485 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from George Heriot's School.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near George Heriot's School, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to George Heriot's School.

What can I see and do near George Heriot's School?

Study the collections at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience or Writers' Museum. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Grassmarket are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Usher Hall and Queen's Hall.

How can I get to George Heriot's School?

If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stations to Old Town Edinburgh. There may not be many public transport choices near George Heriot's School so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for George Heriot’s School hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

3. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

4. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

5. Braid Apartments by Mansley

6. Meus Apartments

7. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8. Eden Locke

9. 100 Princes Street

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. Black Ivy Hotel

12. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

13. Destiny Scotland Charlotte SQ Apartments

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

16. JOIVY The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile

17. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

19. 33 Castle Terrace

20. Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

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Top George Heriot’s School Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near George Heriot’s School

Greyfriar's Bobby

Grassmarket

Victoria Street

George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

Vennel Steps

The Wee Red Bar

Magdalen Chapel

Augustine United Church

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