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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Things to do


Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿9,307 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿9,307
฿11,727 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,112 reviews)
"Great location, next to Princes Street and rail station, uphill walk to Royal Mile and Old Town so need to be fit! Hotel has excellent facilities, including pool and gym. Breakfast freshly prepared and buffet options. Staff very friendly and helpful. Enjoyable 4 days."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿9,428 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿9,428
฿11,880 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (2,777 reviews)
"The breakfast was great. They had Greek style yogurt, which I really like, and they had nice fruit and pastries, and an also a menu that you could order from with great porridge and waffles. The staff was very helpful and they were always to be found in the hallway. My room was very, very clean and ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this hostel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
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 ฿8,652 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿8,652
฿10,901 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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. ...
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿8,326 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿8,326
฿10,491 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
YOTEL Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿9,190 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿9,190
฿11,579 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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
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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 Princes Street – 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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

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.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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.

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.



Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide