Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline
Edinburgh Castle which includes a city and heritage architecture
Edinburgh Castle showing a statue or sculpture, a monument and a castle
Calton Hill showing military items and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,009 reviews)

A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(575 reviews)

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(628 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

4.5/5(187 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

4.5/5(442 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Grassmarket
George Street

George Street

4.5/5(393 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

George Street

Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹8,967 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹8,967
₹10,760 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,621 reviews)
"Great location! Great service! I love sour view of the caste from our room!"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,920 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹8,920
₹10,704 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,499 reviews)
"Great stay for visit to the Playhouse. Walking distance from Waverly station, to St James Quarter and Playhouse. Best location for what we we had planned. Floor 0 takes you to Waverly station avoiding all the traffic lights and longer walk to station. Staff lovely, rooms beautiful."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹6,129 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹6,129
₹7,354 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
"Comfortable rooms with everything needed."

Reviewed on 6 May 2023

YOTEL Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
3.5 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹7,968 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹7,968
₹9,561 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,937 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and great room condition."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 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 ₹8,476 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹8,476
₹10,172 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,205 reviews)
"Excellent except the hot tap in the bathroom needs to run faster and hotter."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Market Street Hotel
Market Street Hotel
4 out of 5
6 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹16,264 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹16,264
₹19,516 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
5 star service
"Staff were extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the local area. Many fantastic bar and restaurant recommendations made and also places to visit that were not frequented by tourists. The public areas in the hotel were kept clean and the room we had (607) was spotless and extremely comfortable. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Market Street Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(1,225 area reviews)

Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

New Town
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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,168 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament featuring a pool and street scenes

Holyrood

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

Holyrood
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Stockbridge

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by Inverleith Park or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Stockbridge
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Broughton

Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mansfield Place Church and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.

Broughton
National Library of Scotland featuring signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.

Southside

Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide