Broughton Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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
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 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 notable monuments or shops 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.
Top hotels in Broughton
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
The carpets need to be cleaned…
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
I stayed here for 6 nights. This property has many attractive features. It is a 1 min walk from the Picardy tram stop for the airport tram. It is a short 10 min walk to waverly train station. Also close walk to old town and the royal mile. Good proximity to restaurants and attractions. We walked ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
The hotel is dated but despite this is very comfortable and very clean the staff are very pleasant and helpful our room was a good size although the bathroom was very small we could not both fit in at one time so tooth brushing was done separately. The breakfast was plently to choose from with a ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The Apex was in a good location, with everything within walking distance. Bus stops within a few minutes walk. Waverley station about 13 mins walk. The hotel room was spacious, clean and bright. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was good with plenty of hot & cold choice. The staff members ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great location.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
I stayed here two years ago and chose to come back. The perfect place to stay.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Broughton
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.
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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
