5/5 - Excellent
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Known as The Honest Town, clean, historic, friendly locals and a lovely harbour area.
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Where to stay in Musselburgh
Newcraighall
Newcraighall might not have many top sights, but Portobello Beach and Musselburgh Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 4.174.370 ₫ per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
4.174.370 ₫
5.009.315 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 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! (1,860 reviews)
"Nice hotel, decent rooms but pool cold"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 3.745.807 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
3.745.807 ₫
4.494.968 ₫ 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! (2,184 reviews)
"Would stay again!"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 2.916.467 ₫ per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
2.916.467 ₫
3.499.760 ₫ 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
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
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! (2,292 reviews)
"All good apart from the room temperature. It would not go below 20 degrees so got very hot."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
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! (447 reviews)
"Wifi didn’t work most of the time I was there but good location"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
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.
Reviews of Musselburgh
4
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Nice town, reasonable amount of shops and lovely river walks
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
There is an ice cream shop in town centre always busy, well worth a visit.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
There is no taxi rank at the train station. 3min walk to a bus stop which took us straight into town outside the hotel in no more than 10 minutes. Local couple helped with bus and driver was amazing. Went into Edinburgh by cab approx £20
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Musselburgh is a relatively quiet coastal town. There are a number of shop , restaurants, pubs. Good location as a base for exploring area.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Excellent access to Edinburgh city centre, couple of local good eateries
- Queen Margaret University
- Musselburgh Racecourse
- Morrisons Haven
- Maltings
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Edinburgh Park
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Princes Street Gardens
- Heriot-Watt University
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Royal Highland Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Edinburgh Port
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Calton Hill
