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The National Museum of Scotland stands in central Edinburgh, on Chambers Street. Its galleries cover Scottish history, science and world cultures, and admission is free.
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Museum Apartments is the closest hotel to the National Museum of Scotland, just 100 m and a 1-minute walk away. This 4-star apartment has a kitchen and free wifi, so you can prepare your own meals between museum visits. Its position in Edinburgh puts the Royal Mile and the Old Town on your doorstep.
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Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh is a 4-star hotel 110 m from the National Museum of Scotland, a 2-minute walk. It has a guest score of 4.4 from 997 reviews. Facilities include breakfast in room, pets allowed, air conditioning and free wifi. The Old Town location makes it easy to explore the Royal Mile and nearby attractions.
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Candlemaker Old Town 500m from Edinburgh Castle is a 4-star apartment 150 m from the National Museum of Scotland, about 2 minutes on foot. It offers a kitchen and free wifi, handy for longer stays or family trips. The Old Town setting places you close to the museum, the Royal Mile and the Castle.
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Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh is a 5-star hotel 290 m from the National Museum of Scotland, a 4-minute walk. It has a guest score of 4.4 from 672 reviews. Guests can use the indoor pool, spa, wheelchair accessible facilities and free wifi. Its Royal Mile address keeps you in the heart of the Old Town.
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Mono Suites Old Town is a 4-star apartment 250 m from the National Museum of Scotland, a 4-minute walk. It has a guest score of 4.0 from 115 reviews. Family rooms, a kitchen and free wifi make it practical for groups or longer visits. The Old Town location is ideal for sightseeing on foot.
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Edmonstone Suite Old Town is a 4-star apartment 280 m from the National Museum of Scotland, about 4 minutes on foot. It provides a kitchen and free wifi. Being in Edinburgh’s Old Town means the museum, the Royal Mile and the university area are all within easy walking distance.
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House of Gods Royal Mile is a 4-star hotel 270 m from the National Museum of Scotland, a 4-minute walk. It offers breakfast in room, a bar/lounge, air conditioning and free wifi. The Royal Mile address puts you close to the museum and other Old Town sights.
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Parliament Apartment is a 4-star apartment 250 m from the National Museum of Scotland, a 4-minute walk. It has a fitness centre, family rooms, a kitchen and free wifi. Its Old Town position is convenient for the museum and for exploring the Royal Mile on foot.
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Parliament Sq Royal Mile is a 4-star apartment 280 m from the National Museum of Scotland, about 4 minutes on foot. It includes a kitchen and free wifi. Staying here places you in Edinburgh’s Old Town, within a short walk of the museum and the Royal Mile.
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Parliament Sq Royal Mile is a 4-star apartment 290 m from the National Museum of Scotland, a 4-minute walk. It offers a kitchen and free wifi. The Old Town location makes it a practical base for visiting the museum and other central attractions.
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All the hotels listed on this page are in Edinburgh, and the closest sit in the Old Town, a short stroll from the National Museum of Scotland. Museum Apartments is 100 m away, Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh 110 m, and Candlemaker Old Town 500m from Edinburgh Castle 150 m. This is the historic heart of the city, centred on the Royal Mile between the Castle and Holyrood Palace, and it is ideal for sightseeing on foot. Staying here means the museum, the Royal Mile and the university area are all within easy reach.
Guests staying at the closest hotels can walk to the National Museum of Scotland in 1 or 2 minutes: Museum Apartments is 100 m away, Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh 110 m, and Candlemaker Old Town 500m from Edinburgh Castle 150 m. The next group, including Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh at 290 m, Mono Suites Old Town at 250 m and House of Gods Royal Mile at 270 m, is 4 minutes on foot. For arrivals from Edinburgh Airport, which is about 8 miles west of the city centre, trams, buses and taxis take around 30 minutes to the centre; Edinburgh Waverley railway station is also in the city centre and within walking distance of these hotels.
The National Museum of Scotland is one of Edinburgh’s most visited attractions, telling the story of Scotland from the earliest geological times to the present day. It sits in the Old Town, close to the Royal Mile, the Castle and Holyrood Palace, so a visit fits naturally into a day of sightseeing on foot. The museum’s collections cover science, technology, natural history, archaeology and world cultures, with famous exhibits such as Dolly the sheep. Entry is free, making it a popular choice for families, students and anyone curious about Scottish history. Its central location means you can combine a morning in the galleries with a walk down the Royal Mile or a look at the nearby university quarter. For visitors, staying within a short walk of the museum puts you in the middle of Edinburgh’s historic heart, with cafés, bars and shops all around.
Museum Apartments is the closest hotel we list, about 1 min walk · 100 m from National Museum of Scotland in a straight line, in Edinburgh.
Yes: 164 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of National Museum of Scotland, about a 15-minute walk, and 80 are within 500 m. The closest is Museum Apartments, 100 m away.
Burnets Apartments list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
Old Town Chambers Autograph Collection has the best guest score of the hotels near National Museum of Scotland: 4.7/5 from 613 reviews, 350 m away.
164 of the hotels we list within 1 km of National Museum of Scotland have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being Museum Apartments (100 m).
National Museum of Scotland is about 430 m from the centre of Edinburgh in a straight line.
May, June and September offer milder weather and fewer crowds. July and August are the warmest but also the busiest due to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and other festivals. Winter can be cold and dark, though the city hosts Hogmanay celebrations and Christmas markets. Rainfall is possible year-round, so pack waterproof clothing.
Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh, a 5-star hotel 290 m from the museum, has an indoor pool, spa, wheelchair accessible facilities and free wifi. It scores 4.4 from 672 reviews. Other nearby hotels such as Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh offer breakfast in room and air conditioning.