Holyrood Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
New Calton Cemetery Watchtower
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to New Calton Cemetery Watchtower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
"Excellent location at a fair price. Rooms were clean and the hotel offered a hot and continental breakfast in the morning for a fee. Staff was very accommodating for an early check-in for a reasonable fee. Only downside was the train noise from the nearby station - but the windows did a superb job ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
"Clean rooms, they upgraded our room for a small fee when we asked. Good food and drinks in the many different areas. Golf course was beautiful and the staff was all very accommodating."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
"Although recognised as a somewhat budget hotel, The Hub in Edinburgh was very disappointing. It looks all edgy and modern but in reality it is all form over function. We had a “superior double room” but space was at an absolute premium, especially with 2 largish suitcases. The bathroom walls are ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
"Nice enough place if you’re staying for a few nights. Easy connection to the main shopping places and airport. Breakfast was pretty good! It’s literally right next to the zoo which is an amazing place, deffo worth a visit! A few things to note: no fridge or safe in the rooms, which to be fair it ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Cool"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"Awesome location right in the middle of everything"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
