Old Town Edinburgh Travel Guide
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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 walkable area or seek out the local tours.
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 romantic area.
St. Giles' Cathedral
Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at St. Giles' Cathedral. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Usher Hall
Enjoy a show at Usher Hall, a popular theatre in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Old Town Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
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.
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.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
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- Royal Mile
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- National Museum of Scotland
- The Hub
- Victoria Street
- Scottish National Gallery
- Waterloo Place
- Edinburgh Dungeon
- Scottish Parliament
- Greyfriar's Bobby
- Parliament House
- Castlehill
- MacEwan Hall
- Museum of Edinburgh
- John Knox House
- Canongate Tolbooth
- Royal Lyceum Theatre
- Canongate Kirk
- Heart of Midlothian
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