Newington Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
National Library of Scotland
Scotland’s largest library is free to use. Don’t miss its exhibition of one of the world’s most important literary archives.
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 fascinating museums and lively festivals 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.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly 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 Newington
Edinburgh Travel Guest House
Beware! Spend a bit more and forget about this dump. This is a poorly maintained, filthy ghost house where nothing works. The walls if my room were so thin that I could make out the conversation my neighbors were having. I had to wrong the doorbell fir 19 minutes before the host showed up and I never ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Wonderful Hotel with excellent view
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Fantastic experience. The staffs are very polite
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
The hotel is an easy (and frequent) bus ride from
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Excellent facilities including fitness center, swimming pool, sauna, etc. Rooms were very clean and appealing.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
The location was great and the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The room was nice. My only concern was the bathroom. The toilet didn’t flush properly and the floor would remain wet after showering for a very long time (no lip on the shower floor, I assume for handicapped use).
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newington
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
