Holyrood Travel Guide
Edinburgh





Visit Holyrood
Stay near popular Holyrood attractions
Things to do

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

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

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

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Holyrood

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
"The hotel couldn’t be in a better location and was extremely clean and quiet. My only comment would be that since many of us are on vacation, it would be nice to get cleaning done. Cleaning is only done for those that stay eight or more nights, otherwise it’s at a cost. Also, they only offer one ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Holyrood Aparthotel
"What a great place to stay. Very central with a quick walk to everything. The room was very nice and so convenient having a washer/dryer right in the room. Friendly staff and having breakfast foods in our room for the whole stay when we checked in was great and they gladly provide additional if ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
"Unique hotel. Wonderful. Staff excellent."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
"Staff were very friendly and helpful even for things like sending laundry out to be cleaned. Room was spacious, modern and bathroom was perfect. Fantastic location walking distance to “the Mile”, old town and the Castle. Tesco convenience grocery store nearby along with cafes, restaurants and souvenir ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
"The staff was terrific. The most memorable. Very friendly and helpful. Thank you for carrying our heavy luggage up the steps! The beer was the second best part. We loved it all. Third is the room. Loved the set up. The food was our fourth fave. Delicious. Thank you for having us."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Overall service and quality were excellent! Breakfast buffet was well maintained and plentiful. Would recommend ordering from menu though for best quality. Room was spotless, bathroom cleaned daily, towels were oversized and plentiful. Only issue with entire stay would be the lack of ventilation. ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Holyrood

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – 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 Princes Street 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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

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 Edinburgh Port 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.
























