Gorgie Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
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.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Gorgie
Tynecastle Park Hotel
Room was amazing and staff were very polite and helpful !!!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
I enjoyed my stay at Apex Grassmarket , with excellent castle views from my room. Kudos to the Front desk in particular for locating my Apple charger which I left behind upon checkout. I really appreciate it
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The hotel was centrally located and conveniently near the Edinburgh Christmas Market. Nice, clean hotel. The staff are friendly and super helpful. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great location and breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Everything at the hotel was fabulous, the only issue we had was the morning we were checking out. We were due to check out at noon yet the housekeeper kept knocking on our door trying to get the room done. I don’t find this acceptable when we are entitled to stay in the room until noon. This was ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Comfortable beds, friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gorgie
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
Gorgie Travel Guide
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