Dirleton Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Royal Mile, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
Explore the campus of University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Edinburgh Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Top hotels in Dirleton
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dirleton
Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
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.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Edinburgh Port
- Calton Hill
- Royal Infirmary
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- The Hub
- Victoria Street
- Dalhousie Castle
- Holyrood Park
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Festival Theatre
- Elie Beach