Merchiston
Edinburgh
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Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Royal Mile, a favorite 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 enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
Walk around the campus at 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. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Merchiston Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Very close to public transit. Very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 April 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Rooms were clean and spacious, staff lovely. Great for a weekend break
Reviewed on 29 April 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Clean room and clean sheets. WiFi could have been better. Friendly staff though. But could do with more showers and toilets.
Reviewed on 29 April 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
They were not ready for most meal service as their renovation plans appeared delayed.
Reviewed on 28 April 2026
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
We booked this hotel as it was close to the city centre and provided (paid) parking. Our room was very clean but the decor within as well as throughout the hotel is very dated and could do with a freshen up. Breakfast can be added on for £12 per person. It was ok.
Reviewed on 19 April 2026
The Resident Edinburgh
We enjoyed our stay at The Resident as it was well located to what we had planned and the staff was quite pleasant. However, as far as value - we felt the room to be small for the price paid. We also felt the bathroom tub was quite dangerous to get in and out of — as one had to step very far up and ...
Reviewed on 30 April 2026
Other neighborhoods around Merchiston
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
Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
Haymarket
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.
West End
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.
Gorgie
While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball and Tynecastle Stadium.
Tollcross
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.
