West End Travel Guide

Edinburgh

A panoramic view of a city with historic architecture, a prominent hill with a castle, and a distant body of water.
A historic town with a river, stone buildings, and lush greenery.
A river flowing through a town with historic buildings and lush greenery.
A historic stone building with a river in front.
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A town with historic buildings, dense green trees, and a prominent church tower.

Stay near popular West End attractions

A river with buildings on both sides, including a yellow house and a stone building with green windows.

Dean Village

10.0/10 (6 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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Things to do

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

฿891
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

฿1,694
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

฿975
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
Discover Edinburgh A Guided Tour

Discover Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Tour

฿267
per adult
Discover Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

฿1,636
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Palace in Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

฿981
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in West End

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

3 out of 5
152 Morrison Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿4,725 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,725
฿5,953 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
"Great location , Easy to bus or tram from airport. Staff very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3 out of 5
69 Belford Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿2,802 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,802
฿3,531 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
6.2/10 (1,293 reviews)
"Rooms in desperate need of upgrade very poor quality for the price. Also paying extra for parking on hotel premises which we don’t agree with. Overall very disappointing."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

4 out of 5
1 Morrison Link, Midlothian Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿4,909 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,909
฿6,186 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
The Hoxton, Edinburgh

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

4 out of 5
5-21 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿7,079 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿7,079
฿8,920 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (381 reviews)
"Eveey member of staff was unfailingly friendly and made every effort to help us enjoy our stay. We areived quite early, after check-in but the room wasn' t quite ready so we were offered complimentary drinks whilr we waited."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

The Hoxton, Edinburgh
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

3 out of 5
7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿4,052 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,052
฿5,105 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are located ...
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿12,415 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿12,415
฿15,643 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in West End

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A bustling street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and outdoor seating at a pub.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.

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.

A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

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.

The Usher Hall with a dome and classical architecture.
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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.

A river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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.

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