Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

Edinburgh

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.
A tower with a spire, a cityscape with buildings, and a hill in the background.
A historic monument with inscriptions, surrounded by a cityscape with varied architecture and a distant view of a prominent clock tower.
A historic monument with columns, surrounded by a cityscape with buildings and a clear sky.
A Ferris wheel, a historic tower, and a festive Christmas tree display.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿3,844 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,844
฿4,844 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿5,008 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿5,008
฿6,310 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,020 reviews)
"The property was convenient to everything, completely walkable. Staff was wonderful. Room was quite large and bathroom had a separate shower and tub. We had dinner in restaurant and it was fantastic. I would stay at this property again and again!!!!"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,449 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿5,449
฿6,866 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿5,116 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿5,116
฿6,446 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,816 reviews)
"Got upgraded to City plus room. Large room and bathroom. Double duvet was in a king size duvet cover which was not great. Fridge not the coldest and no option to adjust. Water for bath and sink luke warm. Also water machine on 3rd floor not working so had to keep going down to 2nd floor."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿5,096 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿5,096
฿6,421 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4 out of 5
6 Market Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿5,609 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿5,609
฿7,068 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,583 reviews)
"Can’t beat this hotel for a stay in Edinburgh. Beautiful, clean, comfortable, great location, and front desk folks were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!!"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Market Street Hotel
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Where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre

Find the best Edinburgh City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia 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.

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.

West End

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.



Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide