Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline
Edinburgh Castle which includes a city and heritage architecture
Edinburgh Castle showing a statue or sculpture, a monument and a castle
Calton Hill showing military items and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

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
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

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
Princes Street

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
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

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.

Grassmarket
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
George Street

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

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹18,778 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
₹18,778
₹22,534 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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! (1,978 reviews)
"The breakfast options each morning were delicious. Highly recommend enjoying the on site Metro restaurant as well. I did not like the shower set up. The large step up into the shower and subsequent large step down were very dangerous. On a minor note, the pillows were extremely uncomfortable."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹21,620 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹21,620
₹25,945 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,744 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹17,065 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹17,065
₹20,478 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,290 reviews)
"After a rude reception, the hotel GM quickly addressed the issue and the remainder of our stay was smooth. I would describe Yotel as a 3 star hotel and with that mindset and understanding, it delivers."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹10,302 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹10,302
₹12,363 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (938 reviews)
"I stayed in the Courtroom and was pleasantly surprised with how comfy the beds were. Bathrooms were clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also delicious, and I liked the option of pre-ordering it through their guest portal to save a few ££. Would recommend!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹18,842 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹18,842
₹22,610 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,146 reviews)
"Adagio was amazing. The staff was very helpful and the room and area itself was extremely clean. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a great location in Edinburgh."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
4 out of 5
80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹32,030 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹32,030
₹38,436 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff
"Great hotel, great staff, beautiful design. Perfect location. The only downside was the Wi-fi, very slow and many times didn’t work."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
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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
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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,168 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – 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 notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.

Stockbridge
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Broughton

Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mansfield Place Church and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.

Broughton
National Library of Scotland featuring signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, George Square and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Southside

Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide