Edinburgh · Where to stay
Hotels Near Tynecastle Stadium
Tynecastle Park is in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, about 2 miles from the city centre. Here is where to stay — by area, distance, and what each base offers.
Quick answer: Stay in the city centre or Haymarket. Tynecastle is a short bus ride or 15-minute walk from Haymarket — and the city centre puts Edinburgh's main attractions on your doorstep.
Areas to stay
Edinburgh City Centre
Best overall base2 miles · 15 min by bus or taxi
Staying in the city centre gives you access to the Royal Mile, the Castle, Princes Street, and excellent transport links to Tynecastle. The 3, 25, and 33 buses run from the city centre directly to Gorgie Road — around 15 minutes. Most visitors to Edinburgh base themselves here.
Hotels in this area
Ibis Edinburgh Centre · Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre · Travelodge Edinburgh Central · Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh
Search hotels in Edinburgh City Centre →Haymarket
Closest to Tynecastle0.8 miles · 15 min on foot
Haymarket is the nearest area to Tynecastle with a reasonable hotel selection — about 15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by taxi. Haymarket train station is here, with direct services to Glasgow and the rest of Scotland. A good base if you want to be close to the ground without paying city centre prices.
Hotels in this area
Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket · Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket · Apex Haymarket Hotel
Search hotels in Haymarket →West End Edinburgh
Best for atmosphere1.5 miles · 10 min by taxi
Edinburgh's West End is one of the most attractive areas of the city — Georgian townhouses, good restaurants, and a quieter feel than the Royal Mile. Between the city centre and Tynecastle, with easy access to both. A good choice for visitors who want character alongside convenience.
Hotels in this area
The Bonham Hotel · Channings Hotel · The Dunstane Houses
Search hotels in West End Edinburgh →Getting to Tynecastle from your hotel
- By bus: The 3, 25, and 33 run along Gorgie Road from the city centre — around 15 minutes from Princes Street
- On foot from Haymarket: Around 15 minutes along Dalry Road
- By taxi: Around £7–9 from the city centre, 10 minutes
- By tram: The Edinburgh tram runs to Haymarket — then 15 minutes on foot or a short taxi
While you're in Edinburgh
The Tynecastle stadium tour is one of Scottish football's most moving experiences — the club's First World War story, the McCrae's Battalion memorial, and behind-the-scenes access to the dressing rooms, tunnel, and pitchside. Book directly with Hearts FC.
Book directly with Heart of Midlothian FC
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