Granton Travel Guide

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

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.

Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street

Princes Street

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
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

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

Royal Mile
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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

Top hotels in Granton

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹20,559 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
₹20,559
₹24,670 total
7 Jul - 8 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! (1,963 reviews)
"It was wonderful to be located under the castle and so close."

Reviewed on 2 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 ₹20,544 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹20,544
₹24,653 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! (1,736 reviews)
"Another excellent stay- hotel is friendly, very convenient for station, shops, walking around the city. Rooms spacious, spotlessly clean, and quiet even with heavy traffic around - the double glazing really works. Breakfast good."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is ₹13,954 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹13,954
₹16,744 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice and convent buses into city just out front and about £20 for taxi to royal mile"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹15,338 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹15,338
₹18,405 total
13 Jul - 14 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! (2,273 reviews)
"The rooms were"

Reviewed on 5 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 ₹12,117 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹12,117
₹14,540 total
16 Jul - 17 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! (921 reviews)
Location is Unbeatable
"I stayed in a pod. The mattress, sheets, and duvet were very comfortable. My room was very hot at first- I think the AC wasn’t working. But they brought in a portable unit that made it a perfect temperature in the room. All the staff is very nice. I do kind of wish there was a bit of a common area ..."

Reviewed on 2 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 ₹18,067 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹18,067
₹21,681 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! (2,129 reviews)
"Great location right on the Royal Mile. Comfortable and clean. In an old castle-looking building with up to date furnishings, decor and technology. Very eco-friendly."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Other neighbourhoods around Granton

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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 Sherlock Holmes Statue and Mansfield Place Church while you're in town.

Broughton
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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Murrayfield

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

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.

Murrayfield
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Princes Street or Royal Mile and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Edinburgh City Centre
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Haymarket

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

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.

Haymarket

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