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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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Royal Mile. 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 lively festivals 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 Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Portobello
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
The room was spotless ,staff very welcoming and attentive to our needs
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
First, special thanks to imma. We have a long trip, it’s a cold windy day. She help us to check in earlier. A life saver! Great View of the edinburg castle. Prompt follow up email on the check in and hotel offer. Excellent breakfast. Of course, The rubber ducky.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Loved the stay . Will be back
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Room was immaculate, quiet and convenient
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great location and breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
We come every year and as always everything was good. Staff friendly rooms clean and breakfast good.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia 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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- St. Andrew Square
- Princes Street Gardens
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Royal Highland Centre
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- National Museum of Scotland
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Arthur's Seat
- Heriot-Watt University
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Calton Hill
- Rosslyn Chapel
- The Hub
- Victoria Street
- Royal Infirmary
- Edinburgh Port
