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: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
"Perfect"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
"The BrewDog Edinburgh staff were exceptional. They made our stay all the better and couldn’t have been a more friendly and helpful bunch. The room (210) was clean, comfortable and we really liked the good for the planet touches such as glass toiletries containers and toilet roll from a sustainable ..."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
"Good place to stay and within walking distance to many sites."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Stay Hush
"The staff were wonderful, going out of their way to make sure we were happy with our stay. Anticipating what we wanted. We plan to stay there everytime we come to Edinburgh."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
"First of all if you are planning to stay more than 1 or 2 nights this hotel is not ideal as you have to live off your suitcase. Room is small and no storage and hard to move around. Room smells dusty and carpet dirty needs a total overhaul. A/C system in the room needs overhaul. Staff were friendly ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Likes: Location Castle views Dislikes: Bed was very hard Feathers... duvet, pillows... Multiple times asking for extra towels only for housekeeping to take them and not replace them. The heat! I understand that old buildings don't have AC but a screen in the door or something could help."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Holyrood
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.
