Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
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.
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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The room was very clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great service, beautiful rooms, and amazing restaurant!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Brilliant location and clean room.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Staff was told incredibly helpful and friendly. Room was very nice and location was fantastic.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
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.
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.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
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.
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.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
