Fountainbridge Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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Popular places to visit
FountainPark
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at FountainPark. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Edinburgh Castle
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.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Fountainbridge
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Great stay, pretty good value for the apartment, great staff, felt very clean, great amenities.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
No issues with room cleanliness and staff would stay again only issue parking
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Grove House Hotel
Lovely updated hotel with great lounge areas and complementary snacks! Very walkable to the Royal mile. The walls were a bit thin and you could hear guests in the hallway. Otherwise, I’d highly recommend!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Staff was nice and friendly, room felt a little run down. The carpet was a tripping hazard, it had pulled away from thefloor.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
We stayed at Staycity Edinburgh West End for two nights (3 persons) and overall had a very pleasant experience. The location is great, close enough to walk to the city centre, with a supermarket just around the corner, which was really convenient. The apartment itself was spacious and well heated, ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fountainbridge
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail while in the area.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Queen's Hall if you have time to explore the area.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
