5/5 - Excellent
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Known as The Honest Town, clean, historic, friendly locals and a lovely harbour area.
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Newcraighall
Newcraighall might not have many top sights, but Portobello Beach and Musselburgh Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿4,914 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,914
฿5,896 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,184 reviews)
"Would stay again!"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿2,475 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,475
฿2,970 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,024 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay in clean,comfortable and well equipped room.main areas of hotel were well kept and staff very friendly and helpful.will be back again."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿4,873 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,873
฿5,847 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,868 reviews)
"Staff went above and beyond - so helpful and friendly! Lovely quiet spacious room, comfy beds, bath and shower and toiletries fabulous! Delicious breakfast, again such friendly staff in dining room. We also enjoyed the pool and steam room. Excellent location."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,292 reviews)
"All good apart from the room temperature. It would not go below 20 degrees so got very hot."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
121 Grove St, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (456 reviews)
"The team that checked us in were wonderful amd very helpful. Unfortunately, the member of staff who was around on Saturday was not very helpful and a bit rude. When we notted that our rubbish hadnt been removed, and we needed new ttowels and coffee pods, she became aggressive and indicated that servicing ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the room was, staff was always willing to assist, breakfast was great, and the location was perfect. I would highly recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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4.5/5(442 reviews)
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
฿734
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
฿1,588
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
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Reviews of Musselburgh
4
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Nice town, reasonable amount of shops and lovely river walks
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
There is an ice cream shop in town centre always busy, well worth a visit.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
There is no taxi rank at the train station. 3min walk to a bus stop which took us straight into town outside the hotel in no more than 10 minutes. Local couple helped with bus and driver was amazing. Went into Edinburgh by cab approx £20
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Musselburgh is a relatively quiet coastal town. There are a number of shop , restaurants, pubs. Good location as a base for exploring area.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Excellent access to Edinburgh city centre, couple of local good eateries
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Royal Highland Centre
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Edinburgh Port
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Calton Hill
