Edinburgh City Centre
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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 notable monuments or shops 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 fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at George Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location. So close to everything we wanted to see in old town.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
We loved our stay at the Court!! The only issue we had is that the elevator was broken, so we had to haul luggage up 4 flights of stairs. However, staff was helpful in getting luggage to the rooms, and helped us take them down at the end of our stay. Great food, great atmosphere, fun activities for ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
The staff were incredibly sweet! They helped me sign up for the free rewards program to enable an early check-in free of charge. They also let me store bags safely and securely the day I checked out. Thanks for an incredible stay :)
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
The staff was awesome and very efficient!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
If you, like me, book this thinking you’re splurging a bit in order to get a comfortable and convenient hotel, there are other options out there. If you think this is a budget-friendly, bare-bones, convenient location, then it’s fine for that. I had to change rooms because there was construction ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Loved the location. Pool and spa were lovely. Fantastic pillows.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
New Town
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.
Old Town Edinburgh
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.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Pleasance
Though Pleasance might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Bonnington
While there might not be top attractions in Bonnington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Stockbridge
Historic sites, museums, and art galleries are some highlights of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
