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 fascinating museums 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 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.
St. Andrew Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at St. Andrew Square. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Scott Monument
Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Scott Monument. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Top hotels in New Town
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Booked this hotel due to proximity to Waverley station, just a short walk from the station lifts that take you up to Princes Street level. The hotel is currently undergoing a refurbishment so the hotel restaurant and bar were closed but they emailed in advance and offered a free grab and go breakfast ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
W Edinburgh
Staff were fabulous as was the room drinks and breakfast!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal
Clean superb room and terrific staff
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Very clean, great customer services, and walking distance from a lot of entertainment and food.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Market Street Hotel
Ideal location from train station. Lovely room. Bed was a little soft for us but couldn't fault anything else
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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 noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
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 Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth.
