Mid Calder Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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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 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 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 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 entertainment choices 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.
Top hotels in Mid Calder
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
This was a great hotel in all aspects. It's a cost effective hotel, with an awesome location as well. The rooms were clean and very spacious (us Americans love our big spaces! LOL) We had some issues with parking after we had already returned home, and the hotel costumer service, specifically the ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Lovely welcome and a lovely surprise that room was ready early. Great location but room so quiet despite central location. 5 stars recommendation
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
All good
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Staff was kind and helpful Room was clean- no maid service during stay but could go to front desk for more items Breakfast is buffet and was not kept very hot Only one or two outlets for charging
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
The staff was very courteous, helpful and very polite and kind
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Location was perfect! Everything was great at the Virgin Hotel.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mid Calder
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Dalry
You'll appreciate the bars during your time in Dalry and you might want to plan a stop by Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in the area.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
