Edinburgh Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
New Town
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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
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.
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
"Staff is very helpful. The gym is biggest and best ever. Room is clean. Thanks for the hospitality"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Grassmarket was lovely and has an amazing location but your experience is very dependent on which room you get and the time of year. We stayed for 2 different nights to cap off a 3 day tour to the highlands and each stay was wildly different. Our first night stay had us considering canceling and ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"Our room was a converted holding cell with bars still on the window. It had a toilet and shower and was pretty small, but they did an excellent job with the space, lots of hooks, drawer under the bed, a fair amount of shelves and lots of mirrors to make it feel bigger. Great bed! I also appreciated ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
"Super clean, friendly staff, great location. Loved having a refrigerator and washing machine to use during our stay! Will definitely be coming back."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
"Great stay, loved the location, short walks took us everywhere we needed to be, friendly staff, super clean and comfortable, absolutely no complaints."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street
"Fantastic to find a place with room for 4 people in a great location. Easy walk to train station, old town, and parks. The only major warning I would have is do Not try to park in the car park attached to the hotel. It is down an incredibly narrow curved drive and extremely difficult to get in and ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Royal Mile, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
Explore the campus of University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
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.
