Merchiston Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Merchiston
Things to do

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Top hotels in Merchiston

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Great location, but run down rooms and amenities. From the outside and immediate entrance, the hotel looked ideal with its great location (near to airport, close to city centre, literally next to the zoo). However, in our experience, the room was tired and looked rundown albeit had a great view! ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Amazing location and super Friday and helpful staff. Soundproofing is not great."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
"What to say...? My room didn't look like the one in the picture. I loved the bucket collecting water from the leak in the roof much more than the fluorescent green emergency exit light in my room above the door, which i couldn't turn off and kept me awake for 5 hours. It's cheap for a reason. You ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton
"Very nice and clean place. In a decent location to walk to things and staff will order you a taxi. Breakfast was okay, appreciated their bar and kiosk area. I had four people in a double and bunk bed room and it was a good size"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
"Located next to the airport, you need to cross the road which is a roundabout that carries a lot of traffic and there is no pedestrian light for crossing - just need to be careful especially when carrying your stuff. Hotel has a young friendly vibe, breakfast starts at 6AM and has good selections, ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
"Very clean, excellent breakfast, excellent staff."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Merchiston

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.

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.


























