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 shops or notable monuments 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
Staff informative, room excellent and great location.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
The room was spacious and very clea. The staff was so nice, room service was amazing and the overall layout of the room was perfect.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Lovely room at the front of the hotel. Staff are always brilliant. Breackfast was lovely but not inexpensive.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
What stood out? Everything! From the welcome when we arrived, the facilities in the room, the additional touches such as the social hour to all the interactions with staff.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
W Edinburgh
Everthing we were very lucky and got upgraded and the suite we got put in was out of this world staff could not have been any better
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
I love this hostel and have stayed here previously. It’s a great central location on the Royal Mile. This stay I was on the top floor and the lift was broken most of my stay which was not ideal. My only other minor complaint is the menu and quality of food in the tavern could be improved. The room ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.
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 King's Theatre while in the area.
