Last-minute hotel deals near George Square

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

Lavishly furnished suites display gothic touches, with large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls and flamboyant red and gold décor indicative of the style. There are separate seating areas and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths.

Each of The Witchery’s 9 suites is different, but walk-in dressing rooms, love seats and tapestries set the tone. Some rooms overlook Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, looking down towards Princes Street, or across to the old town.

An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or guests can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost.

The Witchery’s seductive glamour has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings.

Set in Edinburgh, near EICC, National Museum of Scotland and The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh Central Roomz Aparthotel has a garden.

Featuring free WiFi, the units have a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. There is also a dining area and a k...

With a stay at W Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from St James Quarter and within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from George Street and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

With a stay at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 5 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Andrew Square.

With a stay at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and 6 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Boasting a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 800 metres from Edinburgh Castle. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

Popular points of interest near Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) include Edinburgh International Conference Centre, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley station. Edinburgh Airport is 8 km from the property.

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.

Each room at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes has tasteful décor with attractive turquoise and beige finishes. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom.

The One Lounge offers a bright, funky environment to enjoy a coffee or drink in. Several restaurants and traditional pubs can be found along Princes Street, as well as nearby George Street and Hanover Street.

Edinburgh’s beautiful old town, including the Royal Mile and the Castle are within 15 minutes’ walk of the hotel. The National Gallery of Scotland, the Royal Scottish Academy and the Sir Walter Scott Monument are all within 500 metres of the Motel One.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 6 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.

In Edinburgh’s Old Town, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is conveniently located 11 minutes’ walk from Waverley Train Station, and 3 minutes from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. In a 19th-century building decorated with art, this adult-only property has colourful dormitories and free WiFi access.

The hostel offers accommodation exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. Dormitories feature bunk beds with bedside lockers and have use of shared bathroom facilities with showers. There is a cosy lounge with a piano and large sofas by the fireplace, a movie room with big screen and an internet lounge with WiFi.

Breakfast is unfortunately not available at the moment, but we have a large self catering kitchen for guest use. Laundry and luggage storage services are also offered.

This hostel is around 5 minutes’ walk from Princes Street Gardens, The Scottish National Gallery and the National Museum of Scotland. It is also a pick-up point for free walking tours around the city.

Continental breakfast is available each morning from 7:30 until 10:30 for £4.

At check in, we will require a refundable key deposit of either £10 cash or a form a government ID.

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 guest house is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Princes Street.

This city centre Holiday Inn Express is just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House. This IHG Quality Excellence Award-winning hotel offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV.

The bright and airy rooms are well-equipped with pay movies, free tea/coffee facilities and a private shower room with a hairdryer. Children under 18 stay free when using existing bedding.

Guests can prepare for a day exploring Edinburgh with a free breakfast buffet that includes both continental and traditional hot items. We have a food menu at the hotel. The relaxed bar has a large-screen TV, and the hotel also has free baggage storage.

The Express Edinburgh Internation Airport in - Royal Mile is located in the charming Old Town, 0.8 miles from Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street’s shops are 10 minutes’ walk away. The University of Edinburgh campus is just across the road.

Within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, guests are also surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. Discounted parking is available at a nearby private car park.

The following attractions into the description - Dynamic Earth, National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One, Royal Yacht Britannia.

With a stay at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Gin Distillery and The Meadows. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from National Museum of Scotland and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Real Mary King's Close.

With a stay at CODE - The Court, Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, just a 4-minute walk from Royal Mile and 7 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Edinburgh. This 4-star hostel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland, and within 100 metres of the city centre.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

You can play billiards at the accommodation.

Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include Arabic, English, Spanish and Italian.

Popular points of interest near Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) include Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Waverley station and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km from the property.

With a stay at Moxy Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh – a 7-minute walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and 12 minutes by foot from Grassmarket. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Princes Street and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from George Street.

With a stay at Travelodge Edinburgh Central, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Located in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Waverley station, University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Niddry Street Apartments Edinburgh features free WiFi. The property is around 1.7 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, less than 1 km from Royal Mile and 2.5 km from Arthurs Seat. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland.

Each unit is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a fireplace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower. At the apartment complex, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Edinburgh Playhouse, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and The Real Mary King's Close. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km away.

Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities.

Guests have use of a self-catering kitchen, along with a quiet internet lounge. There is also a more vibrant party lounge for dining in and complimentary tea and coffee is available.

The High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere is only 5 minutes’ stroll from Edinburgh Railway Station. Edinburgh Castle can be reached after a 10-minute walk.

Located in Edinburgh (Tollcross), Adam Drysdale House is within a 15-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. This guest house is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Princes Street Gardens and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Princes Street.

A stay at Sofia Rooms places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Andrew Square. This guest house is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Princes Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from George Street.