Popular places to visit
Dean Village
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
You can browse the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two
You can study the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Top hotels in West End
The Resident Edinburgh
Perfect
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Staff were great
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Room was clean, warm and staff friendly. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Staff were excellent. Room upgrade as lift to our room not working due to mobility problems. Free disabled parking and excellent value for money in central Edinburgh
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
Scottish tweaks to the breakfast selection. Breakfast staff were exceptionally tentative. Room was spotless. Pillows and bed extremely comfy. Blackout curtains and soundproof room. Great tasty menu with great service.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The Hoxton Edinburgh
Lovely hotel. Very convenient location and room facilities excellent
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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 Royal Lyceum Theatre while in the area.
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
West End Travel Guide
- St George's West Church
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- University of Edinburgh
- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Princes Street Gardens
- Royal Highland Centre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Calton Hill
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Royal Yacht Britannia
