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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Newcraighall
Newcraighall might not have many top sights, but Portobello Beach and Musselburgh Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 6.302.890 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
6.302.890 ₫
7.563.468 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (1,963 reviews)
"It was wonderful to be located under the castle and so close."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 6.298.423 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
6.298.423 ₫
7.558.107 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,736 reviews)
"Another excellent stay- hotel is friendly, very convenient for station, shops, walking around the city. Rooms spacious, spotlessly clean, and quiet even with heavy traffic around - the double glazing really works. Breakfast good."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 4.277.865 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
4.277.865 ₫
5.133.438 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice and convent buses into city just out front and about £20 for taxi to royal mile"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 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! (2,129 reviews)
"Great location right on the Royal Mile. Comfortable and clean. In an old castle-looking building with up to date furnishings, decor and technology. Very eco-friendly."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (920 reviews)
"Clean property Got an early checkin after an early arrival"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025
Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street
74 - 77 Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,091 reviews)
"Incredibly convenient to the city centre! Just a short walk to the Royal Mile. Friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 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.
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Reviews of Musselburgh
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4/5 - Good
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Nice town, reasonable amount of shops and lovely river walks
4/5 - Good
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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
- Princes Street
- Royal Mile
- University of Edinburgh
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Edinburgh Park
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Royal Highland Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- National Museum of Scotland
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Arthur's Seat
- Heriot-Watt University
- Edinburgh Port
- Dalhousie Castle