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 entertainment choices and shops.
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 entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Canongate Kirk
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by Canongate Kirk. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Great location and comfortable room with small kitchen and cooking supplies for preparing meals. Conveniently located near to the train station ( EDB ), about 8-9 minutes walk and right on the Royal mile. Groceries, coffee shops and restaurants are readily available nearby. Highly recommend and will ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Great hotel! Superb staff!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
The premier plus rooms were lovely except the curtain doesn't close all and the Wi-Fi was horrible in room with a premier plus room. Asked for days regarding help and no one looked into it or followed up with me, regarding the room I was in having a dead zone.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room could be cleaner ( behind the beds) Beds were not of good quality Staff were extremely pleasant, helpful and polite. Breakfast was excellent. Amenities and location are good Thank you
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Great room, clean and perfect location for the airport. Most staff lovely but a couple seemed really put out with our being there. Bar area and food are fine but super busy and not enough staff. Overall great and would stay again, just wish they had happier staff!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Great location, clean rooms
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – 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 Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument 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 George Square 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.
