Morningside Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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Popular places to visit
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve during your travels to Edinburgh. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Top hotels in Morningside
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Didn't have breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The location was really close to dining and shopping options as well as the landmarks. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Solid hostel, but the curtains on the top pods do little to keep out light as they don’t actually cover the pod. The charger port in my pod didn’t work to charge my phone or laptop and there was no convenient spot in the hostel to sit and charge my devices. There are 2 seats on one floor for the ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
well located hotel, helpful staff and good bedrooms and bathrooms. Shame the hotel bar and restaurant were not open.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
The hotel was fine. Convenient location.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Lots of parking and comfortable beds. Rooms spacious and clean. We did have to queue for 20 minutes to get in for breakfast but it was good quality once we got in. Food in the brasserie was ok for dinner. We didn’t use the leisure facilities but they looked good. There is a games room but some of ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside Travel Guide
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Royal Highland Centre
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Edinburgh Port
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Calton Hill
