Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
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
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The breakfast was wonderful. It is an awesome location within walking distance of Royal mile and right next to the large shopping center. There is also a little convenience store right there. We had two rooms right next to one another and it was just great!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Fantastic team, elevated finishes within rooms, good vibe overall. Bar staff incredibly welcoming.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Had a great stay!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Great Hotel, really friendly staff, loved the social hour too!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Market Street Hotel
Super place to stay. Luxury at a great price. Nice treats and lovely staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
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.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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 notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum Theatre while in the area.
