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)

A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.

Edinburgh Castle
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Royal Mile

4.5/5(575 reviews)

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

George Street

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
The price is ₹17,395 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
₹17,395
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast service is very good."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹24,278 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
₹24,278
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (1,044 reviews)
"Great location to train station and most of all the major attractions"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹17,568 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹17,568
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (1,042 reviews)
"Great breakfast"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹21,100 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹21,100
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (1,995 reviews)
"All good apart from check in charged £20 for early entry then no room was ready"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹21,630 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
₹21,630
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"If you’re coming to Edinburgh for the castle this is a great hotel to stay at. You’re only 5 minutes to the castle and can see it from the front doors!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹18,275 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
₹18,275
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,301 reviews)
Great location in Old Town
"This is my third stay at this hotel. The breakfast is outstanding and the location ideal!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
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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.

Old Town Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament featuring a pool and street scenes

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood
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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.

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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

Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide