Holyrood Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
After visiting Scottish Parliament, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
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
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.
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Wonderful, attentive staff. The property is in a great location. Room was clean and aptly furnished. We will definitely stay in this place the next time we are in Edinburgh.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Great hotel! Superb staff!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
The premier plus rooms were lovely except the curtain doesn't close all and the Wi-Fi was horrible in room with a premier plus room. Asked for days regarding help and no one looked into it or followed up with me, regarding the room I was in having a dead zone.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
We thought we had got the breakfast included wasnt the case when arrived. And there was bugs and dirt in the globe light of our room.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Lovely and helpful staff, clean room, plenty of things to do nearby and not too far from the town.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
We stayed at The Moxy for 1 night at both ends of our holiday. We were happy with the room, clean with comfortable bed and small but adequate en-suite, but the staff seemed to be uninterested in helping or taking payment for our breakfast. We eventually tracked someone down and they were rushed and ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
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.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre 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.
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.
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.
