Drylaw Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Drylaw
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"STAY AWAY from this property. The rooms were dirty, with stained carpets and filthy bathroom tiles. The overall condition was completely unacceptable and far below what I would expect from a property of this standard. And no window curtains. HORRIBLE AND NO PRIVACY. I brought my concerns to the manager, ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"The pool was lovely and warm, staff were very friendly and helpful. The toilets in the lobby were not the best but rooms were clean. The bed was comfy. The restaurant food wasn't as nice has last time, they got my order wrong but quickly rectified it. Also had to switch rooms as our bath was leaking. ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
YOTEL Edinburgh
Village Hotel Edinburgh
"I am writing to express my significant dissatisfaction with our recent stay at Village Hotel Edinburgh. Unfortunately, our experience fell far below the standard we expected and was particularly disappointing given that we were travelling as a family. During our stay, we found flies all over the ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Drylaw
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
