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

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

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Scottish Gems

Benjamin

Rp4.607.259

Rp5.805.147 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a sink.

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.3 km from Scottish Gems

Philip

Rp5.354.280

Rp6.746.392 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A balcony with two modern chairs, a small table, and two glasses of orange juice.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

A modern building with large windows, a stone-paved courtyard, and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a dining area with two chairs, and a TV on the wall.

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.8 km from Scottish Gems

Robert

Rp3.867.158

Rp4.872.619 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

4. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 1 km from Scottish Gems

Robert

Rp4.061.213

Rp5.117.129 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted toilet, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

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

5. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Patricia

Rp3.620.223

Rp4.561.481 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a kitchen island.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

6. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

0.8 km from Scottish Gems

Karen

Rp3.994.322

Rp5.032.845 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

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

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Suzette

Rp5.100.217

Rp6.426.274 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

A bar area with red chairs and a long counter, a fireplace with a painting above it, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

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

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Steven

Rp8.873.240

Rp11.180.283 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Eden Locke

New Town, 1.2 km from Scottish Gems

Victoria

Rp3.563.516

Rp4.490.031 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 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 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.

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

New Town, 1 km from Scottish Gems

Susanne

Rp3.685.807

Rp4.644.117 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, < 0.1 km from Scottish Gems

Rory

Rp8.878.927

Rp11.187.449 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 reception area with a glass desk, a fire extinguisher, and a television displaying a cityscape.

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

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.9 km from Scottish Gems

Frederic

Rp4.531.419

Rp5.709.588 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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.

13. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from Scottish Gems

Aliasghar

Rp2.799.621

Rp3.527.522 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

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

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Joao

Rp3.054.632

Rp3.848.837 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A row of modern buildings with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, featuring a variety of window styles and building materials.

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.

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

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Scottish Gems

Lydia

Rp4.573.131

Rp5.762.145 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

A bar area with marble counters, gold chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A bar area with a marble countertop, various bottles, a beer tap, and a decorative glass bowl with greenery.

16. Tigerlily

New Town, 1.2 km from Scottish Gems

Tracey

Rp4.329.970

Rp5.455.763 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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 bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

17. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.9 km from Scottish Gems

Derek

Rp13.742.252

Rp17.315.252 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 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 modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

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

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.5 km from Scottish Gems

Suzanne

Rp4.638.622

Rp5.844.663 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hallway with a door leading to a balcony, a wall-mounted mirror, and a light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with orange and white bedding, a kitchenette, and a dark door.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, a dining area, and a living room. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

19. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Scottish Gems

George

Rp4.300.108

Rp5.418.137 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

A room with a large window, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a lamp.

A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, a clock, and a large window with a view of greenery and a blue vehicle.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.8 km from Scottish Gems

SHARRYN LEE

Rp5.682.379

Rp7.159.798 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,497 reviews	View
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh	9.8 Exceptional 817 reviews	View
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels	9.8 Exceptional 226 reviews	View
RÌGH Residences	9.8 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Stay Hush	9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews	View

Top Scottish Gems Hotel Reviews

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoy my time at this hotel. I spent 7 nights as a solo female traveler. The hotel is central, easy access to restaurants, pubs, sightseeing, public transportation. You can walk every where and felt safe at all times. Thank you, Archie for being kind, caring and helpful during my stay. Will definitely stay again without any hesitation."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and very walkable. Be aware there are about 10 steps leading up to the lobby. They will help you with getting bags up the stairs but there is no elevator. Enjoyed our stay there."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"This stay totally exceeded my expectations. Every little detail was thought after. I stayed in a woman's only dorm and everyone was so considerate and quiet I was able to get very good rest. All common areas were very clean too. Highly recommend!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location."

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location!"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good, wide choice. Bed was awfull, very bouncy and you sank into giving a sore back. Floor slopped as well. Excellent location. Room needs updating, different colour every wall. Basin was cracked. Shower pressure good. Drainage a problem. Toilet roll holder you need to be a contortionist."

NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice room, breakfast was good and the staff were all very friendly - especially John on reception who helped my niece and I out and was happy to do so."

YOTEL Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was simple & quick. Our room was immaculate. Shower very powerful, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion supplied. Tea and coffee downstairs to help ourselves to instead of in room which we were happy with. Saves waste. Staff friendly. Good, free wifi. Great stay."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The parking lot was very convenient. Just be clear how to get there before you go."

Other attractions near Scottish Gems

John Knox House

6.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at John Knox House. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Museum of Childhood

You can take time to visit Museum of Childhood during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

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Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.

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Scottish Storytelling Centre

Enjoy a performance at Scottish Storytelling Centre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.

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Tron Kirk

Enjoy a stop at Tron Kirk, an entertaining place to visit in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.

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The Banshee Labyrinth

After visiting The Banshee Labyrinth, 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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Edinburgh Vaults

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to Edinburgh Vaults. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

Learn about the events happening in Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue during your trip to Edinburgh. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scottish Gems?

Scottish Gems is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and lively festivals. 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 place to stay near Scottish Gems?

Adjacent to Scottish Gems, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection and Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Scottish Gems?

Expedia has 1485 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Scottish Gems.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scottish Gems, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Scottish Gems.

What can I see and do near Scottish Gems?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience or Scottish Storytelling Centre. Explore notable local landmarks like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Real Mary King's Close. You can catch a show at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Usher Hall.

How can I get to Scottish Gems?

To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station or Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station). There may not be many public transport choices near Scottish Gems so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Scottish Gems hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

3. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4. RÌGH Residences

5. Stay Hush

6. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

8. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

9. Eden Locke

10. Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

11. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

12. Braid Apartments by Mansley

13. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

14. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

15. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

16. Tigerlily

17. 100 Princes Street

18. Roomzzz Edinburgh

19. Destiny Scotland Market St Apartments

20. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

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Top Scottish Gems Hotel Reviews

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels

YOTEL Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Other attractions near Scottish Gems

John Knox House

Museum of Childhood

Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers

Scottish Storytelling Centre

Tron Kirk

The Banshee Labyrinth

Edinburgh Vaults

Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

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