Market Street Hotel
Old Town, Edinburgh
Hotel in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Price
$200–300per night
Why go
Book Market Street Hotel if you want a design-led Edinburgh base with Old Town convenience and credible style credentials. It is better for couples, business overnights, and city-focused stays than for travelers prioritising spa facilities or destination dining inside the hotel.
About Market Street Hotel
Market Street Hotel is a hotel in Edinburgh. Its smart-casual dress code, its 2026 Design Hotels membership, and its Mr & Mrs Smith Seal of Approval make it a useful option if you are shortlisting Edinburgh hotels and want a property with recognised design and travel-guide credentials.
For dining-focused planning in the city, use our full Edinburgh restaurants guide rather than assuming the hotel itself is the centrepiece of the trip.
Design-led Edinburgh hotel credentials
The strongest reason to pay attention to Market Street Hotel is its recognition: it is listed as a 2026 Design Hotels member and has a Mr & Mrs Smith Seal of Approval. Those credentials support positioning it as a more design-conscious Edinburgh hotel option.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Market Street Hotel is most direct to consider if you want an Edinburgh hotel with confirmed design-hotel recognition. If you are comparing other Edinburgh stays, The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Cheval Old Town Chambers, Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection, The Scotsman, and Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh are natural alternatives to review depending on the type of stay you want.
For important dates in Edinburgh, compare current rates and cancellation terms directly before booking.
Know before you go
- recognition: 2026 Design Hotels member and Mr & Mrs Smith Seal of Approval.
- Dress code: smart casual.
- Best use of this guide: shortlist Market Street Hotel as a design-recognised Edinburgh hotel, then confirm practical details directly.
- Compare with: The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel; Cheval Old Town Chambers; Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection; The Scotsman; and Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh.
Planning details
- Location
- 6 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, United Kingdom
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Market Street Hotel leans on its location to define character: it sits at the seam between Edinburgh's medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town and feels like an address rather than an invented mood. The building inherits the weight of stone underfoot, the castle silhouette above and the hard northern light that carves deep contrasts in the mornings. That combination gives the stay a strongly historic and classically scenic quality—guests experience the city’s layered skyline and the visual dialogue between closes, tenements and classical frontages as part of the hotel’s personality.
Best For
This hotel suits travelers who want to use a single base to read Edinburgh’s two halves. It works well for romantic getaways and weekend escapes because the location places you within easy walking distance of the Royal Mile, Princes Street gardens and the castle silhouette. It also answers to business trips: you arrive quickly from Waverley station and remain close to central thoroughfares. The address is particularly useful for solo exploration—guests aiming to understand the city's historic geography in a short stay find the hotel’s positioning especially valuable.
Stay Tips
Ask for a north-facing room toward Princes Street and the gardens if views and morning light matter to you; the copy notes the hotel faces north toward the gardens and classical frontages, so higher floors will give a clearer silhouette of the skyline. Arrive on foot from Waverley station to experience the shift in atmosphere via the Scotsman Steps and the Old Town approaches. Be aware that the sound profile varies through the day—early mornings bring deliveries and working rhythms and the area can pick up energy during Fringe events—so request a quieter room away from the busiest street side if you need stillness.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and stylish with bold design, comfortable lighting, soundproofed rooms, and a serene yet sophisticated atmosphere praised for its cleanliness and comfort.
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Amenities
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 98
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 11:00
- Property Type
- Design hotel
- Property Style
- Contemporary Urban Escape Blending Bold Design with City Heritage
- Design Style
- Sleek Modern Minimalist with Stylish Interiors and High End Finishes
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
6 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this is not right
If Market Street Hotel is not the right fit, cross-shop The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel for a more formal celebration stay or Cheval Old Town Chambers for more space in the Old Town.
Hotel context
How it compares in Edinburgh
Market Street Hotel is the better fit if you want a contemporary, design-led stay in the centre without moving into grand-hotel territory. The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel is the more formal splurge and likely the stronger choice for a classic special occasion. The Scotsman is the natural cross-shop if you want another central hotel with more heritage character.
For longer stays or trips where space matters, Cheval Old Town Chambers and Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection are more practical. Choose them for apartment-style living, not necessarily for a tighter hotel-service feel. Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh is the straightforward Royal Mile alternative when access and predictability matter more than boutique personality.
Booking here is marked easy, which gives it an advantage for short-notice Edinburgh plans outside peak event dates. For ambiance, choose Market Street Hotel over the apartment-style peers if the stay needs to feel like a polished hotel night rather than a serviced base.
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Compare Market Street Hotel
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street Hotel | Edinburgh | 2026 Design Hotels Collection2026 Mr & Mrs Smith Luxury Hotels |
| The Scotsman | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Cheval Old Town Chambers | Edinburgh | 2026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel | Edinburgh | 2026 Forbes 5-Star2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 La Liste Top Hotels2026 Michelin 2 KeysMichelin 2 Keys 20252025 Michelin 2 Keys2025 Forbes 5-Star |
| Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh | Edinburgh | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Market Street Hotel compare to nearby hotels?
Choose Market Street Hotel if you want an Edinburgh hotel with confirmed design-focused recognition, including 2026 Design Hotels membership and a Mr & Mrs Smith Seal of Approval. The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Cheval Old Town Chambers, and Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection are other Edinburgh options to compare depending on the style of stay you prefer.
How is the pool and spa at Market Street Hotel?
If wellness facilities are important to the trip, confirm directly with Market Street Hotel and compare current details with other Edinburgh options such as Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh.
Is Market Street Hotel good for business travel?
It can still be considered as an Edinburgh hotel with design-recognition credentials, but business travelers should confirm practical needs directly before booking.
