This year, Edinburgh Christmas Market takes place from Friday November 17th 2024 until Saturday January 6th 2025. Situated in the City Centre, East Princes Street Gardens will hoast the Xmas Market, a selection of thrilling rides and The Forth 1 Big Wheel. Santa Land will be situated in West Princes Street Gardens and the Christmas Ice Rink will be on George Street.
The Stalls will be open between the following times:
Open Daily from 17th November-6th January 10am – 10pm
Hotel Near Edinburgh Christmas Market
To fully immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, consider staying at one of the hotels or guesthouses near Edinburgh Christmas Market. Here are a few recommendations:
1. **The Balmoral Hotel**: Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh’s main shopping area are within 5 minutes’ walk. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.
2. **Market Street Hotel**: On a bustling street in the Edinburgh Old Town district, this sophisticated hotel is a minute’s walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station and 14 minutes on foot from the medieval Edinburgh Castle. Hip, individually decorated rooms, some with exposed brick walls, provide minibars and free Wi-Fi, as well as smart TVs and rainfall showers. An upgraded suite with panoramic city views features a fireplace and a private terrace. A trendy rooftop champagne bar with floor-to-ceiling windows offers breakfast, snacks and afternoon tea.
3. **Intercontinental Edinburgh the George**: Housed in a 1780s building, this upscale hotel is set among the shops of George Street and is an 8-minute walk from both Edinburgh Waverley train station and Edinburgh Castle. Posh rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, free Wi-Fi, and laptop safes. Some have views over the Firth of Forth, and suites add living spaces and iPod docks. Room service is available. A buzzy restaurant and bar serves modern Scottish cuisine in a richly furnished dining room.
4. **Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh**: Set among shops and restaurants on bustling George Street, this bright, upscale hotel is a 2-minute walk from both the 18th-century St. Andrew Square and Princes Street tram stop. Featuring unique, city-related themes, the sleek, art-filled rooms have high-thread-count sheets, designer toiletries, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. Suites add separate sitting areas. Amenities include a cocktail bar, a lively nightclub, and a sophisticated restaurant serving breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. There’s also a polished library/lounge with a fireplace. Street parking is available for a fee.
5. **Motel One Edinburgh-Royal**: This hip budget hotel in Old Town is a 4-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station and 12 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Contemporary rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks. All include en suite bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. A breakfast buffet is offered (surcharge). There’s also a sleek bar and lounge.
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Edinburgh Christmas Market, East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ
