Gifford Travel Guide

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

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.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

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.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

University of Edinburgh

Explore the campus of University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

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.

Grassmarket

Top hotels in Gifford

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 6.532.531 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
6.532.531 ₫
7.839.037 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,850 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 3.774.589 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
3.774.589 ₫
4.529.507 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,175 reviews)
"The room was fine but was quite warm. The restaurant was good and had friendly staff. The check in was less than welcoming. The staff member was quick and unfriendly when we checked in."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 3.354.695 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
3.354.695 ₫
4.025.634 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,370 reviews)
"Our room fridge was hot. We had bought a couple of things that needed to be refrigerated. We got ice from the bar. Worked ok. Nice coffee and tea available 24 hrs. Delicious enough!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 3.909.607 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
3.909.607 ₫
4.691.528 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,421 reviews)
"Excellent location close to everything, including plenty of cafes, restaurants and small shops. Quiet room, with a couple of small glitches. I found the pillows too hard, and this would be a tough bathroom for two people to share. There wasn’t anywhere to hang a hand towel and not enough shelf space ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 3.140.743 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
3.140.743 ₫
3.768.892 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,035 reviews)
"Excellent, friendly staff. Clean rooms. Lots of fun activities in the common room."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4 out of 5
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 3.531.258 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
3.531.258 ₫
4.237.510 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Overall the property is very good. The key benefits to us was great location and good breakfast."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Gifford

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Portobello

5/5(4 area reviews)

Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.

Portobello
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Newington

4.5/5(272 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

Newington
Royal Yacht Britannia featuring interior views and boating

Leith

5/5(1 area review)

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Leith
Scottish Parliament featuring a pool and street scenes

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood
National Library of Scotland featuring signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
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Grange

Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.

Grange

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