New Town Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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.
St. Andrew Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at St. Andrew Square. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Calton Hill
Calton Hill is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Scott Monument
Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Scott Monument. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top hotels in New Town
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
We had an amazing stay, can’t fault anything from check in and check out.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Market Street Hotel
Would absolutely stay here again! Comfy, cosy, and close to multiple forms of transit. I was especially impressed with the quality of the soundproofing on the room.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
All fine
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
W Edinburgh
Amazing view, terrace was well-kept and clean. The lighting modes (especially the mood lighting setting) was superb. The bathroom was clean and had a luxurious and modern look to it. The automated curtains and complimentary glass bottles of water were a fantastic touch to the experience. The rooftop ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Staff were amazing, really friendly. Accommodation was 5 star. Location perfect, would only go back their when in Edinburgh.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
All good, apart from TV in the room which didn’t work.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Town
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail while in the area.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
New Town Travel Guide
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- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- St. Andrew Square
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Calton Hill
- Scott Monument
- Scottish National Gallery
- St James Quarter
- Waterloo Place
- Charlotte Square
- Georgian House
- Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre
- Assembly Rooms
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery
- Princes Mall
- Multrees Walk
- Sherlock Holmes Statue
- Church of St Andrew & St George
- Mansfield Place Church
- St Paul's and St George's Church
- Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery
- Melville Monument
- St. Margaret's Chapel
- Nelson Monument
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