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Edinburgh's oldest neighborhood, dating back to medieval times: these small streets are lined with wool shops, pubs and historical monuments.
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  1. 4.0 of 5 stars
    Highest-rated 4-star hotel within a 1 minute walk of Edinburgh Old Town
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    1 India Buildings Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX Scotland
    0.1 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #1 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    329 High Street Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1PN Scotland
    0.2 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #2 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town

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    6 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE Scotland
    0.2 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #3 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ Scotland
    0.2 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #4 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HJ Scotland
    0.2 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #6 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD Scotland
    0.2 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #7 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1BL Scotland
    0.2 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #8 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    26 King's Stables Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2JY Scotland
    0.3 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #10 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    6 Hunter Square Off Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1QW Scotland
    0.2 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #11 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland
    0.2 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #12 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    10 Hill Place, Edinburgh EH8 9DS Scotland
    0.3 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #14 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    12-26 St Giles' Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PT Scotland
    0.1 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #17 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1TH Scotland
    0.2 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #19 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    33 St. Mary's Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TA Scotland
    0.3 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #24 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DH Scotland
    0.3 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #26 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    36 Simpson Loan Quartermile Quartermile, Edinburgh EH3 9GG Scotland
    0.3 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #27 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    20 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AN Scotland
    0.4 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #28 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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    43 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BY Scotland
    0.3 miles from Edinburgh Old Town
    #29 Best Value of 671 Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town
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  • alibatty🦇
    Dundee, United Kingdom21,495 contributions
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    Atmospheric Auld Toon
    Well, this really must be on every visitor’s itinerary, as it’s the historic heart of the city, with many of the medieval buildings preserved for posterity. It’s crammed full of character , with lots of nooks and crannies to explore in the many tall narrow closes , and warren of wynds of “Auld Reekie”. Here you’ll find a plentiful variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes leading steeply up cobbled paths to the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle . We were a bit dismayed at the unsightly graffiti , and litter lying about - but that’s the downfall of any big city. Despite it being only March there were lots of tourists on the go , so got a bit crowded in passing places. ( Must be murderous at the height of the season. )
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 7, 2024
  • Jean B
    Geneva, Switzerland466 contributions
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    city of great historical value
    This city is a real museum with the Royal Mile which brings together an incredible number of high quality old buildings. The castle is a town of around 40 buildings, museums and exhibitions. The old town with Grasmarket and Victoria Street is a pleasant place with quite a few small restaurants. Unfortunately the old town is quite dirty and lacks maintenance, both of the streets and sidewalks which have holes and the cleaning of the streets and dead ends where there is a lot of rubbish lying around. The stone used for the construction of these beautiful buildings is sand stone and is quite fragile which means that the facades are not cleaned and gives a fairly black appearance. The city must lack means for the maintenance of streets and buildings and monuments.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 14, 2024
  • Игорь К
    Riga, Latvia4,235 contributions
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    One of the best preserved medieval cities
    The historic center of the Scottish capital is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Classical New Town and part of the West End with Georgian buildings. Walking along the medieval streets of the Royal Mile from the castle itself to Holyroodhouse is a pleasure. World-class museums are also located here. Gothic cathedrals, many monuments, as well as the weather add to the atmosphere of the city.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 16, 2024
  • Darren D
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    An amazing walk through history
    We approached our exploration of Edinburgh without the use of a tour. Our objective was to visit a concentrated area that included Old Town, the Royal Mile, etc. We began at St. Andrews Square; walked to the Scott monument, down Princes Street, through the Princes Street Gardens, and up the hill past New College and to Edinburgh Castle. We then walked the Royal Mile to Holyrood and included a few side streets such as Victoria, Grassmarket, etc. We then walked the route back to St. Andrews. The sights in the Old Town were the highlights of the experince!
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 29, 2024
  • mrskrun
    Larvik, Norway4,391 contributions
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    Historical place
    One of the best Old Town you could find in Europe. We enjoyed walking around old town. It’s got so much character that it almost seemed like a set in a movie. So much history where almost every building and street has a story.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 6, 2024
  • Thomas V
    Oakland, California19,176 contributions
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    Full of Famous Sites
    Plan to spend a lot of time in this part of the city where you will find a lot of tourists and a lot of treasured sites like the castle, the palace, the university, and a number of museums. Some of the streets are closed to traffic. Walk the Royal Mile. Have lunch in a pub.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 11, 2024
  • Barbara R
    Turin, Italy1,843 contributions
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    Elegant and characteristic
    Actually Edinburgh is a magnificent city that must be visited. The old town winds around the Royal Mile and is truly elegant, packed with museums, historic pubs, elegant palaces and churches. Walking along its streets is a real pleasure
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 18, 2024
  • DannyBoy_BE
    Belgium2,468 contributions
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    Discover first
    We don't like or like Edinburgh city centre. For my part, I enjoyed this architecture a bit special despite the crowd of tourists and the many souvenir shops. The stained glass windows of the cathedral are very pretty (remindsful of the architecture of Barcelona).
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 19, 2024
  • DeanMurphy2020
    Orlando, Florida7,767 contributions
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    Auld Toun☺
    In Scots, Old Town is pronounced the same but spelled Auld Toun, as in “Should auld acquaintance be forgot…” Either spelling is spellbinding. The “town” that grew around Castle Hill reached to the End of the World. World’s End Close [alleyway] was once, literally for Edinburgh’s poorest residents, the end of the world. The “Close” marked the place where poor folks who couldn’t afford to pay a fee to enter the city dwelled. It’s at the end of the Royal Mile near Holyrood where the hotel at which our tour group stayed at the end of our journey. Near that dubious mark now stands World’s End Pub, where poor people like me can’t afford a pint or two. Scotland is an expensive country. Auld Toun/Old Town features Saint Andrews Square and the Scott monument. And then there’s the easily confused Princes Street, as in more than one prince, not princess. Along that street is the Princes Street Gardens. The Royal Mile connects Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood. Also within an easy walk is National Museum of Scotland—artifact overload. Little doubt as to why Edinburgh has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Thing is, UNESCO was founded in England in 1945. What took ’em so long? Edinburgh Castle and Old Town have been around for 1,100 years. Old Town includes St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Old College of Edinburgh University, Parliament Building. It contains underground vaults and hidden passages that are relics of previous phases of construction. There’s also Victoria Street. Our group walked on misted cobbles to Maison Bleue, for the group’s farewell dinner. I had the eerie sensation I’d seen this curved street, but not déjà vu. Victoria is admired as Edinburgh’s quaintest street, reputedly an inspiration for Diagon Alley. Curving upward, many levels house eclectic boutiques in structures with turrets and wizard-hat pointy roofs stretching skyward. The 2001 film, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” featured scenes along Victoria Street. Old Town Edinburgh is the quintessential European city. Enjoy! I certainly did.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 4, 2024
  • Off their P
    Manchester, United Kingdom4,042 contributions
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    So much to see!
    Our guidebook said no matter how much time you afford Edinburgh you could still spend more time there. We found this particularly true about the old town as there is just so much to see there. It definitely is worth getting a guide of some sort so you can understand the history of the streets in the building which is rich and fascinating. A map is useful but it can also be fun just to get lost and this way you discover off the beaten track things. Wherever you go there is something to see and food and restaurants are plenty so you don't go hungry or thirsty. Make sure your camera battery is charged as well as there are so many photo opportunities everywhere.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 7, 2024
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Popular hotels near Edinburgh Old Town in Edinburgh that have a pool include:
The Balmoral Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
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Some of the best hotels near Edinburgh Old Town in Edinburgh are:
Cheval Old Town Chambers - Traveler rating: 5/5
Market Street Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
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A gym is available to guests at the following hotels near Edinburgh Old Town in Edinburgh:
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These hotels near Edinburgh Old Town in Edinburgh have great views and are well-liked by travelers:
Cheval Old Town Chambers - Traveler rating: 5/5
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Cheval Old Town Chambers - Traveler rating: 5/5
Market Street Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
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Families traveling in Edinburgh enjoyed their stay at the following hotels near Edinburgh Old Town:
Cheval Old Town Chambers - Traveler rating: 5/5
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal - Traveler rating: 4/5

These hotels near Edinburgh Old Town in Edinburgh generally allow pets:
The Balmoral Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Cheval The Edinburgh Grand - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
It is always best to call ahead and confirm specific pet policies before your stay.

Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following hotels near Edinburgh Old Town in Edinburgh:
House of Gods Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
The Witchery - Traveler rating: 4.5/5

These hotels near Edinburgh Old Town in Edinburgh have free parking:
The Scholar - Traveler rating: 4/5
The Salisbury Hotel - Traveler rating: 4/5
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