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The Royal Mile - Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Popular hotels near The Royal Mile

Discover well-known properties in The Royal Mile that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 1,260 hotels in The Royal Mile and price data was last updated on 29 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in The Royal Mile is $255/night.
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68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Edinburgh. Those staying at the property can also enjoy free wireless internet.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
14233 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Set in the heart of the city, Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile provides easy access to Edinburgh's popular retail and sightseeing areas. Only a short walk from University of Edinburgh, it offers modern rooms equipped with an in-room closet, an in-room dining area and heating.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
8711 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in Edinburgh, the hotel is surrounded by a variety of popular nightlife options and is minutes on foot from Edinburgh Bus Station. It is conveniently located in the city centre.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
7085 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an excellent base in Edinburgh. It has a gym, as well as a sauna, a heated pool and a Jacuzzi.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
5777 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Edinburgh. It is steps from Princes Street, eateries and nightlife options.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
9596 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Bus Station, The Old Waverley Hotel is a convenient base while in Edinburgh. This modern hotel is set in the heart of the city.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
7236 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
18 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an excellent base in Edinburgh. Those staying at the property can also make use of complimentary Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
360 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
Fraser Suites Edinburgh, 12 - 26 St Giles Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located in the heart of the city, Fraser Suites Edinburgh provides easy access to Edinburgh's main retail areas and tourist attractions. Featuring views of Princes Street Gardens, it also offers a variety of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
2872 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
1 Morrison Link, Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Edinburgh. Those staying at the property can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi throughout their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
12678 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
30-31 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This Edinburgh hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Bus Station. It is conveniently situated in the city centre.
7.7
Good
97 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in The Royal Mile

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Cheapest month:March
Most expensive month:August
Average price in The Royal Mile:$255/night
Cheapest price found:$41/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Monday
$42 - $601
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$51 - $525
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated hotels near The Royal Mile

Browse through properties in The Royal Mile that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 1,260 properties in The Royal Mile and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Some of the best The Royal Mile hotel options as decided by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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6 And 10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$295
Avg. per night
11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$195
Avg. per night
11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$337
Avg. per night
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$73
Avg. per night
79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$248
Avg. per night
127 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$313
Avg. per night
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$215
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Roxburgh Court, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$413
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels near The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Discover affordable stays in The Royal Mile that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in The Royal Mile can be found for as low as $40 per night. There is currently one property in The Royal Mile that can be booked for this price. Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in The Royal Mile. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
Out of the hotels close to The Royal Mile we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$40
Avg. per night
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$40
Avg. per night
3-5 Amphion Lane (Murano Place), Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$83
Avg. per night
8 Middlefield, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$86
Avg. per night
31 Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$107
Avg. per night
125A Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$120
Avg. per night
37 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$126
Avg. per night
70-72 Grove Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$149
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in The Royal Mile

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in The Royal Mile to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in The Royal Mile at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
We've come across the following hotels near The Royal Mile with different price and hotel class options. You'll also find the most popular and best value properties within each hotel class.
3 stars
3 stars
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 stars
4 stars +
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other accommodations in The Royal Mile

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10 Hill Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$242
Avg. per night
Picardy Place 16-22, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$244
Avg. per night
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$871
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$63
Avg. per night
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$50
Avg. per night
16 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$298
Avg. per night
1 Nether Bakehouse Holyrood, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$229
Avg. per night
11 Brandfield Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$247
Avg. per night

Where to stay in The Royal Mile

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About The Royal Mile

A journey along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is doused in medieval charm, passing captivating townhouses, hidden haunts, ancient alleyways and celebrations of the city’s past. Running downhill from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse through the heart of old Edinburgh, the Royal Mile is not one thoroughfare but a series of connected streets. A 16th century backbone of the city that delights in evoking the past, where traditional pubs occupy historic buildings and church chapels narrate a history of Scotland.

The Royal Mile is Scotland’s most famous walking route, as most of it has been pedestrianised. Coming from the castle, Castlehill winds past Assembly Hall and the Outlook Tower and Camera Obscura. Continuing downhill it swerves into Lawnmarket, where medieval merchant townhouses are now occupied by tourist shops and Dutch-style gables provide the iconic photo. Further down is High Street and the old Parliament House, an area full of pubs and the best-preserved architecture.

Heading towards the palace, the Royal Mile keeps descending, blending into Canongate and then Abbey Strand. Like Lawnmarket, these streets contain an eclectic mix of restaurants, buskers, pubs and townhouses that reveal Scotland’s regal past. They also have the largest collection of museums anywhere in the country. Perhaps the most interesting of all are the tiny side streets that jut out from the Royal Mile. Known as “closes”, these have an authenticity which can sometimes be obscured when there are thousands of tourists thronged outside shops selling tartan mugs and t-shirts. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is just 100 metres away from the heart of Royal Mile and any bus service into Edinburgh Old Town will stop within walking distance of this famous Scottish attraction.

For a one-way walk, it’s well worth taking a bus to Edinburgh Castle and walking down. The Royal Mile is famously steep, rising 67 vertical metres as it heads to the entrance of the castle, where guards stamp their feet on the hour as they change position.

Facts about staying in The Royal Mile

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  • What are the best hotels near The Royal Mile?

    One of the most popular hotels near The Royal Mile is Code Pod Hostels - The Court, which has been reviewed by 7,593 users and currently has a rating of 8.7/10. Other top-rated locations include Yotel Edinburgh and Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+), which have received 8.1/10 and 7.9/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • How much do hotels in The Royal Mile cost?

    Searches in the last 72 hours suggest an average price of around $29/night is normal for a hotel in The Royal Mile.

  • How much is a cheap hotel near The Royal Mile?

    Prices for The Royal Mile hotels have been found for as low as $20/night over the last 3 days.

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