Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Free mince pies and a free drink
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Breakfast was not free, but quite good! Staff was exceptional, Anastasia at the front desk was amazingly helpful and willing to help us with activities. Amr, housekeeping was very thorough and helpful. Craig bartender was great! Loved the hotel, loved the location, loved the special touches of having ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
A very welcoming place with great staff, outstanding rooms, great value for money every thing was well thought off we couldn’t of asked for more, great location highly recommend staying here
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
The reception staff were all very friendly and helpful. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant and the staff went above and beyond, nothing was too much trouble. The food was lovely too. The rooms were a little dated decor wise but pleasant. My dad had a couple of issues with his room, but as soon ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Was fab, thank you!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Market Street Hotel
The room was great and the staff are really really friendly and amazing at there job would recommend to friends and family, a++
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.
