Old Town Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city
Old Town Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture
Old Town Edinburgh which includes street performance, music and street scenes
Old Town Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture, a city and a sunset
Old Town Edinburgh which includes landscape views and heritage architecture

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

Royal Mile

4.5/5(408 reviews)

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Royal Mile, a favorite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

Royal Mile
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 romantic area.

Grassmarket
St. Giles\\\' Cathedral which includes a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St. Giles' Cathedral

4.5/5(820 reviews)

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you spend time at St. Giles' Cathedral. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.

St. Giles' Cathedral
Usher Hall

Usher Hall

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Usher Hall, a storied theater in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and shops.

Usher Hall
National Museum of Scotland showing interior views as well as a large group of people

National Museum of Scotland

4.5/5(499 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Scotland, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

National Museum of Scotland

Old Town Edinburgh Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 819 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
AED 819
AED 983 total
31 Aug - 1 Sep
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! (2,039 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms and bathrooms. There is a refillable water station on each floor which is very convenient. Location is great!"

Reviewed on 5 August 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 AED 1,095 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
AED 1,095
AED 1,314 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,785 reviews)
Great place to stay near city center
"Clean, comfortable, well located. The pool and spa were clean and well maintained"

Reviewed on 5 August 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 525 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
AED 525
AED 630 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (981 reviews)
"This was a fantastic place to stay in every way!! We had a private room and absolutely loved it."

Reviewed on 7 August 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 804 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
AED 804
AED 965 total
31 Aug - 1 Sep
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! (2,201 reviews)
"Great stay. Convenient to local attractions and train station. Laundry facilities on site. The staff were pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on 6 August 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 836 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
AED 836
AED 1,003 total
1 Sep - 2 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,390 reviews)
"Perfect location! Great value! Fabulous staff! Very eco friendly."

Reviewed on 4 August 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 1,460 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
AED 1,460
AED 1,752 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,196 reviews)
"Wonderful location and beautiful hotel interior"

Reviewed on 6 August 2025

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town Edinburgh

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

Edinburgh City Centre

While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Edinburgh City Centre
National Library of Scotland which includes signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
Scottish Parliament showing street scenes and a pool

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(898 area reviews)

Discover original neo-classical and Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy Building. Shop along Princes Street, George Street, and the newly redeveloped St James Quarter.

New Town
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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 Royal Mile while you're in town.

Marchmont

Old Town Edinburgh

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