Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
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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
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Royal Mile. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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 entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
George Street
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.
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
First, special thanks to imma. We have a long trip, it’s a cold windy day. She help us to check in earlier. A life saver! Great View of the edinburg castle. Prompt follow up email on the check in and hotel offer. Excellent breakfast. Of course, The rubber ducky.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Loved the stay . Will be back
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Loved our stay at CODE - The Court. As a family it was brilliant having a family room with bunk beds for the younger ones. Everything was so clean and service was amazing. The staff were all so helpful with any questions we had. Will definitely be back
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Great place to stay in Grass Market area. Very close to Victoria Street. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Market Street Hotel
Room was very clean and well equipped, nice to have a complimentary mini bar
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
The entire experience was great. Everyone was so kind and helpful. No issues at all. I would definitely recommend and return if in the area.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
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 Sherlock Holmes Statue and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
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- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- St. Andrew Square
- Princes Street Gardens
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- National Museum of Scotland
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Calton Hill
- The Hub
- Victoria Street
- Scottish National Gallery
- Scott Monument
- Edinburgh Dungeon
- St James Quarter
- Waterloo Place
- Scottish Parliament
- Parliament House
- Charlotte Square
- Georgian House
- Greyfriar's Bobby
