Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

Edinburgh
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

Popular places to visit

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Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,009 reviews)

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
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Royal Mile

4.5/5(575 reviews)

Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

Royal Mile
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Princes Street

4.5/5(628 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
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Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

4.5/5(187 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
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Grassmarket

4.5/5(442 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

Grassmarket
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George Street

4.5/5(393 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

George Street

Things to do

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Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

฿890
Per adult
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Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is ฿6,058 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿6,058
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We had a room that looked out on the utility boxes!! Couldn’t change the thermostat, it was 15° C and it was 45 in the night so the room was quite cold."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿9,966 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿9,966
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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 pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,090 reviews)
Great location - excellent stay
"Excellent stay! Great location, clean room, and friendly and efficient staff."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿8,723 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿8,723
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,107 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Beautiful bar. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,995 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿6,995
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (2,051 reviews)
"Good location, clean, very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

YOTEL Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,770 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿9,770
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,382 reviews)
Very good location
"It was really centred. Easy to walk anywhere in the city and very close to the train station."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5 out of 5
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿14,734 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿14,734
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (667 reviews)
"We loved everything about our stay. The hotel is just off the top of the royal mile. Less than 5 minutes away from the castle and 10 minutes to Princes Street Gardens. Our room was a decent size and well thought out to make use of all available space. The shower was wonderful. Full toiletries including ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(1,225 area reviews)

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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

New Town
Old Town showing heritage elements and street scenes

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,168 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Stockbridge

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by Inverleith Park or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Stockbridge
National Library of Scotland featuring signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and The Meadows are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
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Bonnington

Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

Bonnington
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Tollcross

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and The Meadows while in the area.

Tollcross

Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide