The Best Hotels Closest to Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh - 2026 Updated Prices

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A room with a round table, two chairs, a red sofa, a small side table with books, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

1. Stay Hush

Holyrood, 1.1 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Nipa

Rp2.612.282

Rp3.291.476 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Broughton, 0.5 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

christopher

Rp2.212.048

Rp2.787.223 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Holyrood, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

kimberly

Rp3.990.033

Rp5.027.441 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

4. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.4 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

NHU PHUC

Rp8.402.443

Rp10.586.978 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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.

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

5. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Kirby

Rp2.803.096

Rp3.531.901 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table, and a view through large windows.

6. RÌGH Residences

New Town, 0.5 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Robert

Rp3.714.946

Rp4.680.832 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

7. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.6 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Eevy

Rp9.756.424

Rp12.293.094 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a marble bar, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

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

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.

8. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Lauren

Rp2.758.066

Rp3.475.163 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 restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

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

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 1.1 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Kathleen

Rp4.052.668

Rp5.106.362 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Blake

Rp4.196.200

Rp5.287.212 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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.

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.3 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Margie Pecks

Rp3.283.412

Rp4.137.100 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Asel

Rp4.596.777

Rp5.791.938 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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.

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.9 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Daniela

Rp3.799.346

Rp4.787.177 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

14. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.9 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Claire

Rp3.865.045

Rp4.869.956 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 hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a brown headboard, and two bedside lamps.

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

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

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Joshua

Rp1.772.922

Rp2.233.882 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

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

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

New Town, 0.4 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Sandra L

Rp2.817.246

Rp3.549.730 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, and a book.

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.

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.8 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Sonal

Rp2.551.534

Rp3.214.934 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a fireplace. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier above the bar.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a large painting on the wall.

A marble-floored hallway with a reception desk, framed artwork, and a staircase.

18. 24 Royal Terrace

New Town, 1.1 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Ian

Rp2.955.071

Rp3.723.389 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a glass-top dining table, and a view of the city through a large window.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Susan

Rp5.862.860

Rp12.875.834 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a central seating area, and a large painting on the back wall.

A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.

20. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

New Town, 0.2 km from Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Amy

Rp5.870.740

Rp7.397.132 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Scottish National Portrait Gallery Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The property was beautiful. The rooms are very comfortable. The staff, especially the front desk and Bell Attendants were exceptional."

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

8/10 Good

"Great location, 3 blocks from train and very close to the royal mile. They had a very good breakfast and elevator for luggage. We had our shower chord become detached last morning but they gave us free breakfast due to that. A little loud if you leave the window open as the rooms get hot. There was a homeless couple arguing at 6am in the alley so that was a bit annoying but part of being close."

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"Carpet in our room has seen better days, but the staff was excellent."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel so much!! Everyone was so incredibly kind and the room and bathroom were so nice! Location was absolutely perfect. Very central and you can literally see the castle from out front!"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location"

Market Street Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything about the hotel is excellent. Room, location, cleanliness. We just had a really rough check in. We had asked for an early check in months prior, and were told they would do everything to accommodate us. We arrived at 8:00am and weren’t given our room until 2:30. Checkout isn’t until 11, so expected 12 the latest. We were not given a time window and basically ignored in the beautiful lobby."

Old Waverley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent option without expending a lot of money. Very close to the main attractions and activities. Strategically located in front of Waverley station."

W Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very accommodating as my wife has recently had major surgery so they gave us a larger room for her comfort."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful service, great location, professional staff, friendly atmosphere, clean room. We will come back."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

Scottish National Portrait Gallery is located in a historic area of Edinburgh known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1559 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

Adjacent to Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices close by include YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton and Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

Expedia has 1559 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's 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 review the best deals available near Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

What can I see and do near Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

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

How can I get to Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

With so many transport options, seeing the area around Scottish National Portrait Gallery is easy. Nearby metro stations include St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop. If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stops to Edinburgh City Centre.

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Our top choices for Scottish National Portrait Gallery hotels

1. Stay Hush

2. Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

3. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4. The Balmoral Hotel

5. Market Street Hotel

6. RÌGH Residences

7. 100 Princes Street

8. Eden Locke

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

10. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

11. Braid Apartments by Mansley

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

13. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

14. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

15. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

16. Roomzzz Edinburgh

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

18. 24 Royal Terrace

19. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

20. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

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Top Scottish National Portrait Gallery Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Market Street Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel

W Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Other attractions near Scottish National Portrait Gallery

St. Andrew Square

The Stand Comedy Club

Multrees Walk

Melville Monument

Church of St Andrew & St George

The Voodoo Rooms

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

The Royal Society Of Edinburgh

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