Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

Edinburgh

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.
A tower with a spire, a cityscape with buildings, and a hill in the background.
A historic monument with inscriptions, surrounded by a cityscape with varied architecture and a distant view of a prominent clock tower.
A historic monument with columns, surrounded by a cityscape with buildings and a clear sky.
A Ferris wheel, a historic tower, and a festive Christmas tree display.

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Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿3,825 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,825
฿4,819 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,579 reviews)
"Wonderful clean room. Chic. Super convenient to the city center of Edinburgh. Walkable to everything. 10 mi. Walk to the castle. Shopping. And also on the outer edge so it’s quiet but safe."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿5,774 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿5,774
฿7,275 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,008 reviews)
"Lovely stay at Apex Grassmarket! Fantastic location in Edinburgh’s Old Town for exploring the city, reasonably priced, really friendly and helpful staff, and a clean, comfortable room. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿4,960 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,960
฿6,249 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (877 reviews)
"Very centrally located. Right in the middle of it all. Longest walk was to Holyrood, 18 mins. Edinburgh castle was 12 mins. Right across from the Scott Monument. Waverly Starion is a 2 mins walk and you can get anywhere from there. Hotel was quiet, restaurant was good. Friendly staff. If you love ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿4,436 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,436
฿5,590 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿4,043 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,043
฿5,095 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4 out of 5
6 Market Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,669 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿5,669
฿7,143 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,564 reviews)
"Excellent location in Old Town!"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Market Street Hotel
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Where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre

Find the best Edinburgh City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.



Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide