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 theatre scene and notable monuments.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums 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 art galleries and fascinating museums.
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Canongate Kirk
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by Canongate Kirk. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The rooms were clean and spacious. I appreciated having a refrigerator in the room. Perfect location for walking to pretty much everything. Very close to the train station.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Great stay! Very well located you walk a mile or so to Edinburgh Castle just a block away from The Royal Mile. Great restaurant, the breakfast is outstanding and dinner was excellent. Used the fitness area and was pleased with the equipment available and the conditions. Highly Recommended!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
Bathroom was moldy
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Excellent breakfast which is good value Helpful kitchen staff Air conditioning in room was broken necessitating use of fusebox switch to turn it on or off No tea making facilities in the room Whole building needs a deep clean particularly the carpets
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The hotel is very central located with so many places within walking distance. The staff was amazing. My husband hurt himself at St. Andrews and they made sure we had ice and checked in on us, even the housekeeping staff.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Clean room and clean sheets. WiFi could have been better. Friendly staff though. But could do with more showers and toilets.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
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.
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.
