Edinburgh Travel Guide

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Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle featuring a garden
Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden which includes heritage elements and a park

Where to stay in Edinburgh

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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,168 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

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.

Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(1,225 area reviews)

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.

New Town
Royal Yacht Britannia featuring interior views and boating

Leith

5/5(1 area review)

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.

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Tollcross

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

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.

Tollcross
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West End

4/5(668 area reviews)

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.

West End
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 4.256.440 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
4.256.440 ₫
5.107.728 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,853 reviews)
"We loved the large rooms, friendly staff, food and drink options and the convenience to all the restaurants, sight seeing and transportation in Edinburgh. We couldn't have picked a better location. I would definitely stay at Apex Waterloo again."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 2.779.649 ₫ per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
2.779.649 ₫
3.335.579 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,352 reviews)
"Clean and cozy rooms."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 3.769.016 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
3.769.016 ₫
4.522.820 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,175 reviews)
"The room was fine but was quite warm. The restaurant was good and had friendly staff. The check in was less than welcoming. The staff member was quick and unfriendly when we checked in."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,284 reviews)
"Staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (441 reviews)
"Roomy accomodations. Clean facility and a friendly front desk team. A great alternative to a typical hotel ."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Fraser Suites Edinburgh, 12 - 26 St Giles Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,027 reviews)
"The front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming...we were able to get our room a little earlier. Other hotel staff were friendly also"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Edinburgh

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 72%
4 - Good
762
4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great for shopping attractions and food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love Edinburgh!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

would recommend the hop on hop off city tour buses great value,

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good place to stay at Edinburgh airpoft

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Had dinner at no 11 Brasserie and it was lovely food.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Too many begging people on pavements

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