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
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.
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 fascinating museums and lively festivals.
National Museum of Scotland
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Scotland, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Echoes of a Premier Inn. Room door had damage at bottom. No thermostat in room. Luckily I was able to open the window all the way to let cooler air in. Probably will not stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
basic, to have a coffee you have to pay for a coffee pod at the front desk. minimal dishes and No toaster > basic
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Great hotel. Would definitely recommend. Check in smooth and welcoming. Breakfast plentiful and good choices. Location perfect for exploring. Just what we needed.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Staff was told incredibly helpful and friendly. Room was very nice and location was fantastic.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
An excellent hotel conviently located close to Waverley Station, Princess Street, and the centre of Edinburgh
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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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 Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth.
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.
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.
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.
