Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Edinburgh City Centre
Stay near popular Edinburgh City Centre attractions
Things to do

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh
"Our room was quiet, clean, and had lovely shampoo, conditioner, bath & body wash, and skin cream in the room. It was convenient to walk to Waverley station, the tram and bus stops, New Town, and Old Town. The staff was so helpful and kind to keep our luggage before check in and following check out. ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
"Very friendly staff. Overly offered to help with our bags. We appreciated thr welcome drinks for booking through Expedia"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
"Do not recommend. Very disappointed in the room. Loud, wall shaking, club music until 3 am (which was greatttt for a 6am flight), cold water tap didn’t work in the bathroom, zero water pressure in the shower, a balcony with ZERO view (even though the website shows a great one), and all of that for ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre

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.

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.

Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.

West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.





























