Old Town Edinburgh 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 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.
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.
National Museum of Scotland
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Scotland, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Usher Hall
Enjoy a show at Usher Hall, a popular theatre in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
St. Giles' Cathedral
St. Giles' Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Old Town Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great hotel in an amazing location. Rooms were good, but very hot & if you opened the windows could get a little noisy at night due to its central location. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Great room for 2 adults and 3 kids. Hotel was totally dog friendly for our Labrador. The staff are excellent all round and made us super welcome. Breakfast was 10/10, I just can’t fault it. Oh and it’s a great location, ten min ish walk to the station (if you go the right way and avoid the ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Market Street Hotel
Comfortable, quiet room with every facility you need. Staff were both welcoming and helpful. The hotel is kept spotless. Situation is wonderful for the old town and a short walk takes you to Princes Street.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Nice staff sick room
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Good location for train station and sightseeing. Comfortable well equipped room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Royal Mile and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
