Edinburgh

Travel Guide

Calton Hill which includes a sunset, skyline and a city
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle which includes a park
Princes Street Gardens which includes a garden
Royal Botanic Garden featuring heritage elements and a park

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Where to stay in Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,280 area reviews)

Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.

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
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
Royal Yacht Britannia featuring boating and interior views

Leith

3/5(1 area review)

Undergoing significant regeneration, Leith boasts a busy port, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and Ocean Terminal shopping centre. The shore area offers charming pubs and restaurants, while cultural attractions include Leith Theatre and Leith School of Art.

Leith
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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 Royal Lyceum Theatre while you're in town.

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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
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AED 327 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 327
AED 392 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,356 reviews)
Amazing hotel

Reviewed on 23 December 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 369 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 369
AED 443 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,949 reviews)
Clean hotel conveniently located in central Edinburgh. Staff were very helpful.

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AED 236 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
AED 236
AED 283 total
14 Jan - 15 January 2026
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! (1,008 reviews)
A very welcoming place with great staff, outstanding rooms, great value for money every thing was well thought off we couldn’t of asked for more, great location highly recommend staying here

Reviewed on 16 December 2025

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,089 reviews)
Great location, helpfull staff. Modern accommodation with a very comfy bed. Sofa bed needs attention as comfy as a couch other than the seat cushions constantly falling off. Excellent service and teally appreciated the room upgrade for my birthday.

Reviewed on 18 December 2025

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (528 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,356 reviews)
The apartment was very clean, modern, and cozy. The location is excellent, at the end of the Royal Mile, very close to the Waverley Station. There are restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores very close. The breakfast was good. Overall was a great experience, we enjoyed our stay and we would love ...

Reviewed on 15 December 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Edinburgh

4.8
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Edinburgh is both charming and cosmopolitan, with a lot of history and modern amenities. The food scene is exploding and quite remarkable. We can see spending a week with some day trips to nearby sights.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Edinburgh is one of our favorite places in the world. We love the people, the atmosphere of the city, and the culture.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wow such a beautiful place. Would love to go again. The entire place feels like a movie. Did not see anything run down. The Royal Mile, zoo castle and more. Would recommend 100%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The Mary King Close was worth a visit, the tour takes you down three levels of the streets and accommodation of old Edinburgh now underneath the Exchange Square.

5/5 - Excellent

Alex

Loved all the castles and walk to shops

5/5 - Excellent

Lou

Edinburgh is beautiful!