National Gallery of Scotland

National Gallery of Scotland

National Gallery of Scotland: Classical art in a stunning surrounding

The Scottish National Gallery is one of the collections belonging to the National Galleries of Scotland and, located in the beautiful Princes Street Gardens, houses a permanent collection of Raphael, Velazquez, Rubens, Monet and Degas among others. The National Collection also displays a number of works by Scottish painters and holds special exhibitions. It is one of Scotland's top free visitor attractions, and art fans on city breaks Edinburgh can continue the theme to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art just 15 minutes' walk away, where work by Dali, Miro and Picasso are on display. Meanwhile, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street Gardens has a strong focus on Scottish art and portraiture.

Hotels near the National Gallery of Scotland

Hotels near the National Gallery of Scotland are located in Edinburgh city centre, where visitors can also have their pick of the high street shops along Princes Street, as well as other top tourist attractions like Edinburgh Castle. You can stay within walking distance of all three art galleries under the National Gallery umbrella by booking a bed at City Centre Hostel Edinburgh, a no-frills Edinburgh hostel, which is also right outside the St James' shopping centre. Or, if you would like to stay in hotels Edinburgh centre, then why not try The Grassmarket Hotel, a two-star Edinburgh hotel in the vibrant Old Town, which is also close to other top Edinburgh attractions like Camera Obscura. All you need to do to find low cost hotels near the National Gallery of Scotland is check out TravelStay.com!