5/5 - Excellent
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Known as The Honest Town, clean, historic, friendly locals and a lovely harbour area.
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Newcraighall
Newcraighall might not have many top sights, but Portobello Beach and Musselburgh Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿5,143 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿5,143
฿6,171 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,860 reviews)
"Nice hotel, decent rooms but pool cold"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿4,622 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,622
฿5,546 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,184 reviews)
"Would stay again!"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿3,593 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,593
฿4,311 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,352 reviews)
"Clean and cozy rooms."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,292 reviews)
"All good apart from the room temperature. It would not go below 20 degrees so got very hot."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
121 Grove St, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)
"Wifi didn’t work most of the time I was there but good location"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Fraser Suites Edinburgh, 12 - 26 St Giles Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,027 reviews)
"The front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming...we were able to get our room a little earlier. Other hotel staff were friendly also"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
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.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
฿734
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour
฿1,030
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
฿1,588
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
฿901
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
฿773
per adult
Reviews of Musselburgh
4
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Nice town, reasonable amount of shops and lovely river walks
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
There is an ice cream shop in town centre always busy, well worth a visit.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
There is no taxi rank at the train station. 3min walk to a bus stop which took us straight into town outside the hotel in no more than 10 minutes. Local couple helped with bus and driver was amazing. Went into Edinburgh by cab approx £20
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Musselburgh is a relatively quiet coastal town. There are a number of shop , restaurants, pubs. Good location as a base for exploring area.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Excellent access to Edinburgh city centre, couple of local good eateries
- 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
