Hotels Near Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Saturday 7 November 2026 MurrayfieldUpdated Saturday 24 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Murrayfield, 24 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are Lauderville Guest House (3 min), Arrandale Guest House (6 min), The Salisbury Hotel (10 min). Next up at the venue: Scotland vs New Zealand on Saturday 7 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$227 per night and the median is A$535, +83% against a normal A$293 night. Rates sampled 24 Oct 2026.
Murrayfield sits in its own corner of west Edinburgh, and every one of the 24 hotels on this page is within walking distance of the stadium, starting from just 0.13 kilometres away. For Scotland vs New Zealand on 7 November 2026, that means you can choose how close you want to be, from a three minute stroll out the guesthouse door to a longer walk through the surrounding streets. Stays right by the ground suit fans who want to roll out of bed and be at the turnstiles in minutes, while properties further into the area still keep you on foot for the whole trip, no need to plan a journey in. With a three to five star range across the 24 properties, there is a fit for a quick weekend dash or a longer rugby break. Rooms close to Murrayfield move fast on international weekends, so expect demand to build well before kick-off on a fixture like this one against New Zealand.
When to book
With Scotland facing New Zealand, Australia and Japan at Murrayfield across November 2026, then Italy, Wales and Ireland in the 2027 Six Nations, event weekends come around often. All 24 hotels listed are walkable, but the closest options near the 0.13 kilometre mark are limited, so book your preferred fixture date as early as you can.
Best areas to stay near Murrayfield
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Edinburgh
24 hotels · 0.1–2.1 km · 24 walkable
This single stretch covers all 24 hotels near Murrayfield, from 0.13 to 2.11 kilometres out, every one walkable to the ground. Stars run three to five, so there is a choice for fans wanting a simple guesthouse by the turnstiles or a higher rated hotel a little further into the surrounding streets.
- Event night
- A$549
- Normal night
- A$293
3–5 star hotels listed
Hotels near Murrayfield, by distance
Event window 6 Nov 2026 → 8 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times assume 4.8 km/h with a 30% detour allowance.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lauderville Guest House Three minute walk from Murrayfield, the closest guesthouse option on this list at 0.13 kilometres. Guesthouse | Edinburgh | 3 min walk 0.1 km | 3 | A$392 | A$355 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Arrandale Guest House Six minute walk to the stadium, a handy three star guesthouse base for match day. Guesthouse | Edinburgh | 6 min walk 0.3 km | 3 | A$353 | A$207 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Salisbury Hotel Ten minute walk from Murrayfield, a four star hotel close enough for an easy morning stroll. | Edinburgh | 10 min walk 0.6 km | 4 | A$416 | A$416 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Northumberland Hotel Thirteen minute walk to the ground, a straightforward three star hotel option. 7.0/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Edinburgh | 13 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$227 | A$146 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Scott Thirteen minute walk from Murrayfield, a four star hotel within easy reach of the stadium. | Edinburgh | 13 min walk 0.8 km | 4 | A$632 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Scholar Thirteen minute walk to the ground, another four star choice close to the action. 8.3/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Edinburgh | 13 min walk 0.8 km | 4 | A$469 | A$378 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 KM Hotel Twenty six minute walk from Murrayfield, a three star hotel a little further into the city. | Edinburgh | 26 min walk 1.6 km | 3 | A$416 | A$355 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh Twenty six minute walk to the stadium, a three star stay with more distance to cover on foot. | Edinburgh | 26 min walk 1.6 km | 3 | A$662 | A$361 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Km Apartments Twenty seven minute walk from Murrayfield, apartment style stay for those happy to walk further. Apartment | Edinburgh | 27 min walk 1.6 km | 3 | A$535 | A$293 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Black Ivy Twenty eight minute walk to the ground, a four star hotel set back from the stadium. | Edinburgh | 28 min walk 1.7 km | 4 | A$683 | A$304 | See rates | View rates |
 ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Thirty one minute walk from Murrayfield, a three star hotel further toward the city centre. 8.4/10 guest score · 4 reviews | Edinburgh | 31 min walk 1.9 km | 3 | A$426 | A$202 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Bruntsfield Hotel, WorldHotels Elite Thirty one minute walk to the stadium, a four star hotel for those wanting more city feel. | Edinburgh | 31 min walk 1.9 km | 4 | A$564 | A$219 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile Thirty two minute walk from Murrayfield, a three star hotel on the edge of the walkable range. | Edinburgh | 32 min walk 1.9 km | 3 | A$530 | A$293 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Stay Central Hotel Thirty two minute walk to the ground, the furthest three star option still within walking distance. | Edinburgh | 32 min walk 1.9 km | 3 | A$686 | A$234 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Novotel Edinburgh Centre 9.3/10 guest score · 4 reviews | Edinburgh | 33 min walk 2.0 km | 4 | A$510 | A$317 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Edinburgh | 33 min walk 2.0 km | 3 | A$578 | A$270 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Edinburgh | 34 min walk 2.0 km | 4 | A$569 | A$316 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Grassmarket 6.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Edinburgh | 34 min walk 2.0 km | 3 | A$816 | A$271 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood 9.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Edinburgh | 34 min walk 2.0 km | 4 | A$592 | A$284 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Edinburgh | 34 min walk 2.0 km | 5 | A$1,025 | A$467 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Edinburgh | 34 min walk 2.1 km | 4 | A$773 | A$1,483 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Edinburgh | 34 min walk 2.1 km | 3 | A$471 | A$245 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Holyrood Aparthotel Apart-hotel | Edinburgh | 34 min walk 2.1 km | 4 | A$503 | A$260 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile 8.8/10 guest score · 9 reviews | Edinburgh | 35 min walk 2.1 km | 4 | A$595 | A$298 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Murrayfield and the listed hotels
Getting to Murrayfield
Haymarket is the nearest railway station, around fifteen to twenty minutes on foot along the A8 corridor, with trains from Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow and other Scottish cities. Edinburgh Trams stop right beside the Roseburn Street turnstiles on the airport to Newhaven line, with extra services laid on for events. Lothian Buses routes including 1, 3, 12, 22, 25, 26, 30, 31 and 33 run from Princes Street and St Andrew Square, and the Airlink 100 passes the stadium from the airport. Walking from Princes Street takes about forty five minutes via Shandwick Place and Haymarket Terrace, passing the Roseburn Bar and Murrayfield Bar. There is no parking at or near the stadium and no dedicated taxi rank, so waiting times rise once the crowds leave.
Haymarket is the nearest railway station
Haymarket is the closest train station to Murrayfield and is roughly a fifteen to twenty minute walk from the stadium along the A8 corridor. Trains from Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow and other Scottish cities call at Haymarket before continuing their journeys.
Dedicated tram stop right outside the ground
Edinburgh Trams run a dedicated Murrayfield Stadium stop located directly beside the Roseburn Street turnstiles, on the line linking Edinburgh Airport with the city centre and Newhaven. The operator adds extra services around major events to help clear the crowds.
Source: edinburghtrams.com, scottishrugby.org
Multiple Lothian Buses routes serve the stadium
Lothian Buses operates services such as 1, 3, 12, 22, 25, 26, 30, 31 and 33 from the city centre on Princes Street and nearby St Andrew Square out to stops close to Murrayfield. The Airlink 100 airport bus also passes the stadium on its route from Edinburgh Airport.
Around forty five minutes on foot from the centre
Walking from Princes Street to Murrayfield takes about forty five minutes, following Shandwick Place onto Atholl Place and Haymarket Terrace before turning onto Roseburn Street or Riversdale Crescent depending on the entrance. The route passes several pubs including the Roseburn Bar and Murrayfield Bar that are popular with fans.
Source: scottishrugby.org, www.timeout.com
Two turnstile approaches, north and south
Spectators approaching along Haymarket Terrace either turn left onto Roseburn Street at the Roseburn Bar for the south turnstiles or continue to Riversdale Crescent at the Murrayfield Bar for the north turnstiles. Both sets of turnstiles give access to the whole stadium campus including the fan village.
Source: scottishrugby.org, www.timeout.com
No public parking at or near the stadium
Scottish Rugby confirms there is no parking at Murrayfield and no parking available in the surrounding streets on event days, with fans directed instead to public transport or park and ride sites. A limited number of accessible parking spaces near the stadium are allocated only by ballot in advance.
Temporary road closures around the ground
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order closes roads such as Roseburn Street for a period before an event and for a period afterwards to allow spectators safe access and egress. The City of Edinburgh Council publishes the closure details and timings for each fixture.
No dedicated taxi rank, pickups move after closures lift
There is no dedicated public taxi rank at Murrayfield, so demand and waiting times rise sharply once large crowds leave, and supporters can be dropped off on either side of the stadium as there is no segregation outside the gates. Drivers should expect road closures to remain in force for some time after an event finishes.
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 6 Nov 2026 → 8 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$227 per night. Sampled 24 Oct 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Murrayfield
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Murrayfield?
24 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are Lauderville Guest House (3 min, 0.1 km), Arrandale Guest House (6 min, 0.3 km), The Salisbury Hotel (10 min, 0.6 km).
How much do hotels near Murrayfield cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 6 Nov 2026 is A$535 per night for two adults, compared with A$293 on a normal night (+83%). The lowest listed rate is A$227 at Northumberland Hotel.
When is Scotland vs New Zealand at Murrayfield?
Scotland vs New Zealand is scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2026 at 14:10 local time (World Rugby Nations Championship). Tickets start from EUR 333. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (6 Nov 2026 → 8 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Murrayfield?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 24 listed hotels are walkable, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Edinburgh are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Murrayfield with free cancellation?
23 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Edinburgh events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.