Merchiston

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

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.

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

Royal Mile

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

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

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

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

University of Edinburgh

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

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the lively festivals 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

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.

Grassmarket

Merchiston Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AED 549 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 549
AED 659 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (2,286 reviews)
It was a great room that was centrally located.

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

3 out of 5
1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 306 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
AED 306
AED 367 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,094 reviews)
Room was spotless, the staff supper friendly

Reviewed on 14 November 2025

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AED 589 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 589
AED 706 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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! (1,925 reviews)
Great hotel in central location. The food in the restaurant is excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 17 November 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 274 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
AED 274
AED 329 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
The bar was lovely, the room comfy. Bathroom lovely and clean

Reviewed on 17 November 2025

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AED 254 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 254
AED 304 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Super staff, super comfy room!

Reviewed on 14 November 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Kirknewton Scotland
The price is AED 485 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
AED 485
AED 581 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kirknewton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,670 reviews)
Comfortable bed, great amenities, lovely breakfast. Only downside was not many options for vegan diet

Reviewed on 17 November 2025

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
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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
Panorama of Tynecastle Stadium

Gorgie

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.

Gorgie
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Fountainbridge

If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.

Fountainbridge
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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 Braid Hills Golf Course 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 Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Dean Village. 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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