Old Town Edinburgh Travel Guide

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A bustling street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and outdoor seating at a pub.
A historic building with Gothic architecture, a well-maintained lawn, and a modern street with motion blur.
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A street with historic buildings and a prominent tower in the background.
A historic building with multiple spires and a prominent clock tower, surrounded by lush greenery and traditional houses.

Stay near popular Old Town Edinburgh attractions

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Royal Mile

9.4/10 (9,742 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Old Town Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is 6.394.735 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
6.394.735 ₫
8.057.366 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,842 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a very good location. Some rooms have amazing views of the castle. We’ve just completed our second stay, have a third booked for January 27 and are planning a summer 27 stay too"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4 out of 5
19 North Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
The price is 5.843.367 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
5.843.367 ₫
7.362.643 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,022 reviews)
"Pros: The hotel screams out location, it can’t be a better location for stay to absorb Edinburgh. Staff is very helpful too. Cons: Breakfast variety is not great. Path to room, lifts are really confusing ( but I can’t fully blame them as they are trying to modernise a castle which might be tough) ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is 3.871.758 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
3.871.758 ₫
4.878.414 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is 6.010.321 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
6.010.321 ₫
7.573.004 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,473 reviews)
"Super comfortable beds!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
The price is 10.606.449 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
10.606.449 ₫
13.364.126 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
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Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4 out of 5
6 Market Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is 7.422.062 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
7.422.062 ₫
9.351.798 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,468 reviews)
"Great location next to Train Station and Edinburgh Gin Distillery"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Market Street Hotel
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Where to stay in Old Town Edinburgh

Find the best Old Town Edinburgh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

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.

The Usher Hall with a dome and classical architecture.
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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.

A river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A historic stone building with a river in front.
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West End

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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