Merchiston

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,415 reviews)

Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(346 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes

Royal Mile

4.5/5(408 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Royal Mile. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

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

University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(279 reviews)

Walk around the campus at University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4/5(48 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

Edinburgh Zoo
February 2015 A view along Grassmarket in Edinburgh, taken while spending a weekend in this great city. There are many areas of Edinburgh to explore and having spent a couple of hours on a walking tour here, I would thoroughly recommend this as a way of getting to know those places off the usual tourist track.

Grassmarket

4.5/5(240 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Grassmarket

Merchiston Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 901 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
AED 901
AED 1,081 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,018 reviews)
"Location is perfect. Room was a bit warm and there is no a/c. They did however provide some small fans on request. The streets at night can get loud and since you need the windows open to cool the room it can be hard to ignore."

Reviewed on 27 July 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 655 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
AED 655
AED 786 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Had granddaughter with me the childrens buffet in evening was brillant for het All staff wete very helpful amd polite Breakfast is brillant as well"

Reviewed on 25 July 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 1,045 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
AED 1,045
AED 1,254 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,778 reviews)
"Good hotel overall in an excellent location but the room was not serviced once and due to the rain some leakage from the ceiling occurred. Would recommend staying in it though."

Reviewed on 26 July 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 712 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
AED 712
AED 854 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,296 reviews)
"Very good hotel overall. Nice, quiet location, easy to get around from new town. Good size family room. Great coffee and tea availability at reception."

Reviewed on 25 July 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 AED 478 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
AED 478
AED 574 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (957 reviews)
"As far as hostels go… I’d recommend this one. Perfect location"

Reviewed on 26 July 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 AED 765 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
AED 765
AED 918 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,181 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay. The staff was very nice and friendly. It was close to everything. I was able to walk everywhere and felt safe. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 25 July 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Other neighborhoods around Merchiston

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Bruntsfield

5/5(31 area reviews)

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.

Bruntsfield
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Morningside

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.

Morningside
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Haymarket

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

In the heart of Edinburgh, Haymarket boasts a variety of pubs, cafés, and restaurants, with historic Ryries Pub as a highlight. Easily accessible, it offers Haymarket railway station, tram connections, and various bus routes for convenient travel.

Haymarket
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West End

4.5/5(193 area reviews)

Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Dean Village and Johnnie Walker Princes Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.

West End
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Tollcross

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and King's Theatre while you're in town.

Tollcross
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Marchmont

Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and George Square while you're in town.

Marchmont

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