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When nothing will do but a castle view – and let’s face it, Edinburgh Castle is an eyeful from any angle – these hotels deliver. You can take it all in from Princes Street (also known as shoppingcentral), or perched above the Royal Mile with Greyfriars Bobby, St Giles Cathedral and picture-perfect Victoria Street mere steps away. You’ll find rooms with views in all these hotels, from the stylishly simple to luxurious budget-busters. Come for the Festival or at Hogmanay and you’ll getall that and fireworks, too. Here's our pick of the best hotels near Edinburgh Castle, featuring the top places to stay for romantic restaurants, elegant rooms, cosy bars and stylish interiors, near Waverley Station and the Royal Mile.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Edinburgh, ScotlandRadisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh
Edinburgh, ScotlandHotel Du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Edinburgh, ScotlandSheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
Edinburgh, ScotlandMotel One Edinburgh-Princes
Edinburgh, ScotlandDoubletree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
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The Inn on the Mile
Edinburgh, ScotlandThe Witchery by the Castle
Edinburgh, Scotland• The best hotels in Scotland
The Balmoral
Edinburgh, ScotlandHotel Indigo Edinburgh – Princes Street
Edinburgh, ScotlandMarket Street Hotel
Edinburgh, ScotlandContributions by Rachel Cranshaw