Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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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
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Grassmarket, a popular shopping spot in Edinburgh. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"Very convenient location with decently sized rooms, a very good breakfast and a remarkably comprehensive gym. Staff were excellent and helpful. Only issue is that some areas look a bit work but it seems a renovation is underway. Perhaps related to that, one of two main elevators was not in service ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
"This hotel is in a GREAT location. It is only a 5-15 minute walk to most of the touristy Royal Mile things. There is a Sainsbury's and a Costa Coffee right next door. And a bus stop right outside the doors (although we walked everywhere). The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming. We weren't ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"This property is located within walking distance to Edinburgh Castle and all of the sights along the Royal Mile. Staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"We stayed for 5 nights and we had the best time in Edinburgh Check-in/check-out experience was very smooth Staff friendliness and professionalism was excellent We had a little issue but was promptly resolved by the staff Special mention Vicky, thank you very much Room cleanliness and comfort was ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"Great location, nice hotel."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
"Central, busy location on High Street/the Royal Mile with close by sites, museums, pubs. Terrific buffet breakfast. Most importantly, excellent staff (i.e. Natasha, Roy, Pablo) who were very very helpful with suggestions, tours, bookings, restaurants. Arranged a personal driver for us day trip. Busy ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 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 Princes Street and George Street.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile – 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.
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.
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.
