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Heriot-Watt University, located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, Scotland, offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern innovation, making it an intriguing travel destination. Established in 1821, it is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK, renowned for its focus on science and engineering. Visitors can explore the university's beautiful campus, which is set amidst lush greenery and offers a serene environment.
For those planning to stay near Heriot-Watt University, the nearby neighbourhoods of Currie and Riccarton provide convenient accommodation options with easy access to the university and the city centre. These areas offer a peaceful retreat while being just a short drive from Edinburgh's bustling attractions.
Top attractions near Heriot-Watt include the stunning Edinburgh Castle, the historic Royal Mile, and the picturesque Pentland Hills, perfect for hiking enthusiasts. Whether you're visiting for academic purposes or leisure, Heriot-Watt University and its surroundings promise a memorable experience.
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Hotel in New Town, Edinburgh · 5.89 mi from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc York Place/St James Quarter in Edinburgh (Edinburgh City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 12 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Princes Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from George Street.
Holiday home in Granton, Edinburgh · 5.87 mi from centre
7.9
51 reviews
Lovely Sea Rooms, Easy Access to Centre & Airport enjoys a location in Edinburgh, 2.4 miles from Royal Yacht Britannia and 3 miles from Royal Mile. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the vacation home free of charge. Edinburgh Playhouse is 3.2 miles away, and The Real Mary King's Close is 3.3 miles from the vacation home.
At the vacation home, every unit includes a desk. Each room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the vacation home, each unit includes bed linen and towels.
Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 3.2 miles from Lovely Sea Rooms, Easy Access to Centre & Airport, while Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 3.2 miles from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.
Hotel in South Queensferry, Queensferry · 6.06 mi from centre
8.1
1,915 reviews
Breakfast available
Overlooking the Firth of Forth railway bridge, The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection, is just 20 minutes’ drive from the historical city center of Edinburgh. 2 golf courses are located within 5 miles of the accommodations.
Many rooms at The Hawes Inn overlook the river and iconic Forth Road Bridge, and each has a flat-screen TV, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities.
A log fire and beer garden are featured in the Hawes Inn country pub and restaurant, which is attached to the Hotel. Dishes such as braised pork belly and cheese-topped fish pies are served in the restaurant.
Deep Sea World aquarium is only 15 minutes by car, and Bedlam Paintball Edinburgh is just 2.3 miles away.
Apartment in New Town, Edinburgh · 5.36 mi from centre
9.2
218 reviews
With a stay at Destiny Scotland - Hill Street Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, just a 3-minute walk from George Street and 14 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Princes Street and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Grassmarket.
Guesthouse in Leith, Edinburgh · 7.11 mi from centre
With a stay at Park View Rooms in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. This guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Royal Mile and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
Guest house in Broughton, Edinburgh · 6.52 mi from centre
7.0
976 reviews
Mayfair Guest House in Edinburgh features accommodations with free Wifi 1.2 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, a 14-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse, and 1.1 miles from Royal Mile. The property is around 1.5 miles from Royal Yacht Britannia, 1.6 miles from National Museum of Scotland, and 1.8 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Edinburgh Castle is 2.1 miles away, and Arthur's Seat is 4 miles from the guest house.
At the guest house, each unit includes a shared bathroom.
The Real Mary King's Close is 1.9 miles from the guest house, while University of Edinburgh is 1.9 miles from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 7.5 miles away.
Guest house in Gilmerton, Edinburgh · 7.13 mi from centre
5.3
73 reviews
Beautiful Rooms in Edinburgh Cottage Guest House - Free Parking enjoys a location in Edinburgh, 3.5 miles from University of Edinburgh and 3.8 miles from National Museum of Scotland. This guest house offers free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and a shared lounge for guests.
The accommodation comes with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and kettle, a TV, and a shared bathroom with bath and shower. At the guest house, units come with bed linen and towels.
Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 3.9 miles from the guest house, while Arthur's Seat is 4 miles from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 11 miles away.
Guest house in Edinburgh · 6.00 mi from centre
8.3
781 reviews
Just over a mile from the center of beautiful Edinburgh, The Rosehall is a small private hotel on the A7, close to Holyrood Park and the stunning Arthur’s Seat. The Royal Mile is about 25-minutes’ walk away, and the hotel is 1 mile from Princes Street and on the main bus route to Edinburgh city center. There is free WiFi access throughout the property.
The Rosehall has traditionally furnished rooms with an en suite or private external bathroom. Each also benefits from a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
Edinburgh’s Waverly Rail Station and the popular shops of Prince’s Street can be reached in about 30 minutes on foot. Edinburgh Castle is also within walking distance. Please note that the hotel does not have a elevator.
Hostel in Edinburgh · 6.48 mi from centre
7.2
646 reviews
A stay at Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. This hostel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Royal Mile and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
Apartment in New Town, Edinburgh · 5.93 mi from centre
9.4
86 reviews
With a stay at Destiny Scotland - Broughton St Lofts, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, just a 4-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 13 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from George Street.
Apartment in New Town, Edinburgh · 5.38 mi from centre
9.6
172 reviews
With a stay at Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from George Street and 14 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Princes Street and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
Hotel in Edinburgh · 6.52 mi from centre
6.5
3,107 reviews
Less than 1.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the city center, Edinburgh House Hotel has rooms with attached bathroom.
The hotel is in a quiet location, just off Leith Walk, a main route into central Edinburgh. There are regular busses, and the journey to the city center takes less than 10 minutes.
The rooms have a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Apartment in Broughton, Edinburgh · 6.27 mi from centre
7.2
63 reviews
Located in Edinburgh (Broughton), JOIVY Affordable Edinburgh - Adults only is within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. This apartment is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Royal Mile and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
Hostel in New Town, Edinburgh · 5.76 mi from centre
8.4
130 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Baxter Hostel in Edinburgh (Edinburgh City Centre), you'll be steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from George Street.
Hotel in Haymarket, Edinburgh · 4.78 mi from centre
8.2
923 reviews
Breakfast available
A stay at Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Grassmarket and Princes Street. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from George Street and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
Guesthouse in Edinburgh · 4.75 mi from centre
7.2
5 reviews
Breakfast available
A stay at Averon Guest House places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Grassmarket and Princes Street. This guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Victoria Street and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
Guesthouse in Edinburgh · 5.68 mi from centre
6.0
426 reviews
With a stay at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Princes Street.
Hotel in New Town, Edinburgh · 5.19 mi from centre
6.8
753 reviews
With a stay at easyHotel Edinburgh in Edinburgh (Edinburgh City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grassmarket.
Hostel in Edinburgh · 4.68 mi from centre
7.0
4,315 reviews
The West End Hotel is located in a B-listed Victorian townhouse only 15-minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street, the perfect base to relax yet within easy reach of all that Edinburgh has to offer.
We offer simple, quality accommodations for guests that want to make the most of their time exploring Scotland’s capital. After a full room refurbishment in 2018, The West End Hotel Edinburgh offers modern and bright DORMITORY rooms which are comfortable and welcoming. Choose to stay in either one of our small 6 bed dormitory rooms with En-suite or one of our larger dormitories with shared bathrooms, you won’t be disappointed!
Rooms at West End Hostel are accessible by stairs as there is no elevator at this hotel. The property also features original high ceilings and bay windows.
Busses run every 10 minutes from the hotel to the city center. Edinburgh Haymarket Rail Station is just a 5-minute walk.
Public parking is available at the nearby NCP Car Park, which is 20 minutes' walk from the hotel.
Groups of 8 or more people must pay a damage deposit of £20 per person upon arrival cash only - this will be refunded on check out once no damage or disturbance has been caused as per hostel rules.
The property is currently undergoing a refurbishment.
Apartment in Old Town Edinburgh, Edinburgh · 5.72 mi from centre
7.2
578 reviews
Niddry Street Apartments Edinburgh provides accommodations within 500 yards of the center of Edinburgh, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a microwave, a fridge, and kitchenware. The property is close to Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Playhouse, and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The property is close to popular attractions like The Real Mary King's Close, EICC, and Royal Mile.
At the apartment complex, all units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A fireplace is offered in every unit. At the apartment complex, the units are equipped with a seating area.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.