Morningside Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Morningside
Popular places to visit
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve during your travels to Edinburgh. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
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.
Edinburgh Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
University of Edinburgh
Explore the campus of University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Morningside
Braid Hills Hotel
Beautiful views, excellent food and really lovely staff. After checking in, I ordered food from the restaurant staff. The gentleman who took my order (his name may have been Nigel, his hair was in a ponytail), was so pleasant and his smile was genuine, something that in turn made me smile, not easy ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
great hotel stayed a few times staff friendly rooms r ideal also
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Top room, top bar, v clean and comfy. Short walk to terminal to get food and flight. V good value and I would recommend highly
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Everything was good. Staff were awesome, friendly and extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Room very nice clean staff friendly
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and George Square if you have time to explore the area.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball and Tynecastle Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
