Drylaw 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 notable monuments or shops 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 family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Princes Street
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.
Edinburgh Zoo
Meet the native and exotic animals and discover why Edinburgh Zoo is a favourite stop in Edinburgh. Discover the lively festivals 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 family-friendly area.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Drylaw
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Clean and comfy room, great amenities and super friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The room was clean and like the description. The location was perfect!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Staff very good. Room was comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Everything was great during my stay. Staff were courteous and friendly. The room was very clean and well maintained. I really enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Staff were so helpful, friendly and great with the kids. The food was also excellent!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Drylaw
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
New Town
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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
