The Best Hotels Closest to National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh - 2026 Updated Prices

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A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a stone building in the background.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a neon sign on the wall.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a menu board, and a staircase leading to other rooms.

A modern loft-style apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a staircase.

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.7 km from National Museum of Scotland

Randall

Rp4.719.222

Rp5.946.220 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from National Museum of Scotland

Sarah

Rp5.449.863

Rp6.866.827 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

3. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.7 km from National Museum of Scotland

NHU PHUC

Rp13.113.731

Rp16.523.302 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

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

4. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.9 km from National Museum of Scotland

Robert

Rp4.257.876

Rp5.364.925 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Suzette

Rp4.844.322

Rp6.103.845 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hallway with a mirror, a door leading to a room with a bed, and visible plumbing.

A courtyard with a brick building, a staircase, and a modern entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.9 km from National Museum of Scotland

Patricia

Rp4.182.088

Rp5.269.432 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

7. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from National Museum of Scotland

Susan

Rp5.426.080

Rp6.836.860 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

8. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Russell

Rp6.197.207

Rp7.808.480 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A building with a stone facade, a central entrance with a fanlight, and a signboard with the name 'Mayo.'

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

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

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

9. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Victoria

Rp3.377.779

Rp4.256.002 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 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.

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.

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Susanne

Rp3.681.397

Rp4.638.559 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.9 km from National Museum of Scotland

Frederic

Rp3.692.759

Rp4.652.876 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural.

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.

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from National Museum of Scotland

Rory

Rp8.444.647

Rp10.640.243 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

13. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.8 km from National Museum of Scotland

Derek

Rp13.738.183

Rp17.310.125 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror. There is a bed with a headboard and a small table with a chair in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

John

Rp4.291.767

Rp5.407.626 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.4 km from National Museum of Scotland

Joao

Rp3.048.706

Rp3.841.370 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and pendant lighting.

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

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from National Museum of Scotland

Aliasghar

Rp2.773.942

Rp3.495.166 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A window with two potted plants and a view of a historic castle.

A spiral staircase with a wooden handrail and metal balusters, leading to a landing with a small mirror and framed pictures on the walls.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

A room with a large window, a round table with two mugs, a chair, and a potted plant.

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Christopher

Rp4.346.093

Rp5.476.078 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

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.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a store with shelves.

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.8 km from National Museum of Scotland

Suzanne

Rp4.450.800

Rp5.608.008 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

19. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland

Katherine

Rp6.963.713

Rp8.774.279 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of historic buildings and cranes in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in stove.

20. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from National Museum of Scotland

Anthony

Rp4.908.529

Rp6.184.747 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Top National Museum of Scotland Hotel Reviews

Stay Central

8/10 Good

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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

8/10 Good

"Great location but small rooms. Great place to base yourself. Be advised, if you have a car, you cannot drive to the front of the hotel. It’s restricted to cabs and busses. We had to park illegally 1 1/2 blocks away and walk with our luggage."

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good

"Hotel was very clean and quiet. Rooms were very small as well as the bathroom"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

8/10 Good

"Our stay was very nice except for the reception at night on the day of arrival. The gentleman did not explain well how the parking worked, and did not explain we had to call the reception for the parking garage door to be opened."

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot easy to get around from here!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"One of the lifts was not working and there were construction next to hotel."

Market Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean well appointed, great showers!!! The staff were lovely."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location. Clean room. Comfortable beds. Highly recommend. Free walking tour. Excellent staff!! Great job Ash on working tour!!"

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MacEwan Hall

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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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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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People's Leisure Club

Enjoy an outing to People's Leisure Club during your stay in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Paradise Palms

After visiting Paradise Palms, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Edinburgh Fringe Festival is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Museum of Scotland?

National Museum of Scotland 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 1466 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National Museum of Scotland?

Adjacent to National Museum of Scotland, 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 Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and YOTEL Edinburgh.

How many hotels can I expect to find near National Museum of Scotland?

Expedia has 1466 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Museum of Scotland.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Museum of Scotland, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near National Museum of Scotland.

What can I see and do near National Museum of Scotland?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Scotch Whisky Experience, Writers' Museum or Museum on the Mound. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Festival Theatre, Queen's Hall and Usher Hall if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to National Museum of Scotland?

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There might not be many public transport stops close to National Museum of Scotland so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for National Museum of Scotland hotels

1. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

2. Market Street Hotel

3. The Balmoral Hotel

4. RÌGH Residences

5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

6. Stay Hush

7. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

8. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

9. Eden Locke

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

13. 100 Princes Street

14. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

15. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

16. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

17. No1. Apartments Edinburgh - George IV Bridge

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

19. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

20. Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

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Top National Museum of Scotland Hotel Reviews

Stay Central

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

YOTEL Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Market Street Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Other attractions near National Museum of Scotland

Greyfriar's Bobby

MacEwan Hall

George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

Augustine United Church

People's Leisure Club

Paradise Palms

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Sneaky Pete's

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