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Grassmarket Old Town Boutique Apartment

Old Town, Edinburgh (0.1 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions)

Grassmarket Old Town Boutique Apartment; building dating back to 1634, offers unique self catering accommodation directly located within the buzzy street bars and cafes of the Grassmarket Square, Old...

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9.6
Exceptional
144 reviews
Price from
£262
per night

Rose Apartment

New Town, Edinburgh (0.3 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions)

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, Rose Apartment offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access. The property is 500 metres from both Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

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9.7
Exceptional
78 reviews

The Balmoral Hotel

Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh (0.4 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions)

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

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9.4
Superb
1,944 reviews
Price from
£550
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Cheval Old Town Chambers

Old Town, Edinburgh (0.2 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions)

Boasting a central location in Edinburgh, a 2-minute walk from Waverley railway station and a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town Chambers apartment development offers modern, luxury...

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9.4
Superb
2,412 reviews
Price from
£486
per night

Parliament Sq (apt 10 ) Royal Mile

Old Town, Edinburgh (0.2 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions)

Parliament Sq 5 Royal Mile is located in a prestigious building on Parliament Square, opposite the Edinburgh City Chambers on the famous Royal Mile, adjacent to St Giles Cathedral.

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9.5
Exceptional
75 reviews
Price from
£681
per night

The Witchery by the Castle

Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh (0 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions)

The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features.

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9.2
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
£650
per night

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  • Gleneagles Townhouse
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 366 reviews

    Featuring a fitness centre, a terrace as well as a bar, Gleneagles Townhouse is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 400 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station.

    Stunning property, beautifully appointed and immaculate

  • Malmaison Edinburgh City
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,599 reviews

    Situated conveniently in Edinburgh, Malmaison Edinburgh City offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    The design is phenomenal! Staff lovely and attentive to all needs.

  • Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,047 reviews

    Attractively set in Edinburgh, Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    Value for money, clean, happy place, good location.

  • YOTEL Edinburgh
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14,563 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Edinburgh, YOTEL Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

    Very clean, close to Edinburgh centre, friendly staff.

  • Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,864 reviews

    In Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this Hotel Du Vin has uniquely styled bedrooms in a former city asylum. At the hotel’s heart is a French Bistro, serving produce from the Lothian region.

    Great team and location, surpassed my expectations

  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,715 reviews

    This city centre Holiday Inn Express is just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House.

    Excellent hotel, good clean room, comfortable bed

  • Ten Hill Place
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,897 reviews

    Just 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, this 4-star Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive is owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and offers free WiFi.

    The hotel is exceedingly well maintained and clean.

  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,654 reviews

    Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre features a spa/ fitness centre, bar and bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Waverley train station is just a 5-minute walk away.

    The room was upgraded and the breakfast was lovely

Budget hotels near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

  • BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,268 reviews

    BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh.

    Friendly, clean, perfect location close to station

  • Market Street hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,433 reviews

    Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline.

    Excellent location Nice helpful staff Couldnt fault it

  • The Balmoral Hotel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,945 reviews

    Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

    The spa was fantastic. The room was so comfortable.

  • The Rutland Hotel & Apartments
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,247 reviews

    The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar.

    Room was very good and the breakfast was of a high standard.

  • House of Gods Royal Mile
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,295 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Edinburgh, House of Gods Royal Mile offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi.

    The house of gods was stunning, rooms were gorgeous

  • ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,661 reviews

    Just 2 minutes’ walk from Princes Street, ibis Styles St Andrew Square offers uniquely designed rooms in Edinburgh city centre.

    Staff were excellent. Much better than in many hotels.

  • Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,862 reviews

    Motel One Edinburgh-Princes is set in the heart of Princes Street and less than 5 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station. This contemporary hotel features a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

    Great location and everything was perfecting clean

  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8,503 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 5 minutes’ walk away from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historical St.

    Gorgeous hotel, fabulous interior, brilliant location

Hotels with great access to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions!

  • Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 103 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse is set 1.6 km from The Real Mary King's Close, 1.6 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 1.7...

    Easy to find, great location had everything you need.

  • Tigerlily
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,232 reviews

    Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant.

    Staff were so helpful and the beds were really comfy.

  • Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,172 reviews

    Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is situated in Edinburgh, just metres from Princes Street and George Street.

    Staff, facilities, location and cleanliness all excellent

  • Royal Scots Club
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 703 reviews

    The Royal Scots Club offers grand country-house charm, a cosy club atmosphere and free WiFi in Edinburgh city centre. In the peaceful New Town district, there is a hotel lift for access to all floors.

    The room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable

  • 28 York Place Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,080 reviews

    In the heart of Edinburgh, a 5-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station, 28 York Place Hotel offers a lounge bar, free WiFi and bedrooms with views.

    Breakfast is basic, no cooked breakfast offered here.

  • The Scotsman Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,904 reviews

    Overlooking Carlton Hill, Princes Street Gardens and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper.

    One of the most beautiful rooms I've ever stayed in!

  • W Edinburgh
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 181 reviews

    W Edinburgh has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

    Excellent new hotel in a great location staff were 5 star

  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,024 reviews

    Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomises luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh.

    Staff super helpful and hotel room spotlessly clean

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