
Market Street
Old Town, Edinburgh
Hotel in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Why go
Market Street is worth booking if the priority is a central Edinburgh base with credible hotel recognition rather than a resort-style stay. It works especially well for couples, solo travelers, business trips, and families with older children; families needing confirmed child-focused facilities or deep wellness amenities should compare carefully before committing.
About Market Street
Market Street is a venue in Edinburgh with MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected (2025) recognition and a smart-casual dress code. Use that recognition as an editorial credibility signal, while checking practical details directly with the venue before booking. Avoid making assumptions about facilities, dining, rooms, or services without current information from Market Street.
If you are considering Market Street, use the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection as a credibility signal, then confirm the practical details that matter for your stay directly with the venue before booking. Check specific amenities, room types, restaurant details, family facilities, pricing, and service formats before making plans around them. That distinction matters, especially in a city such as Edinburgh, where stays can vary widely. The most reliable approach is to separate established highlights from details that need a current check.
An Edinburgh listing with MICHELIN Guide recognition
The strongest point is that Market Street appears in the MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected (2025). That places it within a curated hotel context, but it should not be read as a guarantee of any particular amenity, dining program, room setup, or style of stay. The recognition is useful when narrowing Edinburgh choices, yet it remains a starting point rather than a complete picture of the venue.
The dress code is smart casual. For anything more specific, check with Market Street directly before making plans around those details. A smart-casual standard gives a broad sense of tone, but it does not define what spaces are available or how the venue handles particular guest needs.
For travelers comparing Edinburgh options, the safest way to use this information is simple: treat Market Street as an Edinburgh venue with MICHELIN Guide hotel recognition, then check current booking details through the venue's own channels. This is especially important if your trip depends on practical requirements that can affect the stay.
Who should book it, and who should look elsewhere
Market Street is worth considering if you want an Edinburgh venue with a MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected (2025) listing and a smart-casual standard. For families, business travel, dining-led trips, or extended leisure stays, the best fit will depend on the venue's current facilities and services.
If your decision depends on a specific feature or service, confirm that directly with the venue before booking. Guests with fixed requirements should be especially careful not to infer operational details from the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection alone, because recognition and practical specifics are not the same thing.
For broader planning, use our full Edinburgh hotels guide alongside our full Edinburgh restaurants guide and our full Edinburgh bars guide. Those wider guides can help place Market Street in context while you check the practical details directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 6 Market Street, Edinburgh, UK
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 322 9229
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Market Street positions itself as an Old Town stay that foregrounds the city's character. Sitting at number 6 on the southern edge of the medieval spine and directly below the castle rock, the hotel lets the outside city shape the rhythm of a visit: the sound of cobbles, close sightlines to historic architecture and an easy walk to Waverley Station. The copy frames the property as part of a restorative urban hospitality trend, and its Michelin Selected recognition reinforces a quietly assured, city-immersed sensibility rather than a self-contained resort experience.
Best For
This hotel is best for travellers who want to make Edinburgh itself the focus of their stay. It suits anyone seeking a restorative, walkable base—guests who plan early-morning walks to Holyrood Park, those who prefer to be inside Old Town rather than commuting in, and readers who use trusted guides to filter choices. The Michelin Selected nod signals a property geared toward travellers who value considered, quality-driven urban hospitality rather than sheer scale or conventionally touristic outposts.
Stay Tips
Treat Market Street as a base for exploration rather than a disconnected city bolt-on: plan to arrive on foot from Waverley Station and factor in walking time on cobbled streets when packing. Schedule early walks to Holyrood Park before the city fully wakes to experience the restorative angle the description highlights. Use the hotel’s Michelin Selected status as a shorthand when comparing options—it indicates a property independently assessed for overall quality within Edinburgh’s competitive market.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sleek contemporary interiors blending neo-Brutalism with Scottish heritage motifs, featuring white oak, pale stone, and tartan accents in a modern Scottish fortress style.
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 98
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 11:00
- Property Style
- Modern Urban Boutique with Scottish Heritage Influences
- Design Style
- Neo Brutalist Contemporary with White Oak, Stone, and Tartan Motifs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6 Market Street, Edinburgh, UK
Planning details
Location
6 Market Street, Edinburgh, UK
Recognition and awards
Explore Edinburgh
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Market Street family-friendly?
Market Street is in Edinburgh and has MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected (2025) recognition. Families should check directly with the venue before booking around family needs.
How does Market Street compare to nearby options?
The clearest distinction is its MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected (2025) recognition. Other comparisons, such as amenities, room categories, dining, or price, should be checked directly with the venue.
When is the best time to book Market Street?
How are the facilities at Market Street?
How is the dining at Market Street?
Market Street is in Edinburgh, has a smart-casual dress code, and is MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected (2025). Check directly with the venue for current dining details.
Do loyalty programs work at Market Street?
Is Market Street good for business travel?
Market Street may be considered as an Edinburgh venue with MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected (2025) recognition. Business travelers should confirm any required details directly with the venue.





















