Old Town Edinburgh Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Old Town Edinburgh
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.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Usher Hall
Enjoy a show at Usher Hall, a popular theatre in Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
St. Giles' Cathedral
St. Giles' Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
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
Free mince pies and a free drink
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Breakfast was not free, but quite good! Staff was exceptional, Anastasia at the front desk was amazingly helpful and willing to help us with activities. Amr, housekeeping was very thorough and helpful. Craig bartender was great! Loved the hotel, loved the location, loved the special touches of having ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
A very welcoming place with great staff, outstanding rooms, great value for money every thing was well thought off we couldn’t of asked for more, great location highly recommend staying here
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Nice breakfast, serviceminded staff and clean room
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Market Street Hotel
The room was great and the staff are really really friendly and amazing at there job would recommend to friends and family, a++
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The apartment was very clean, modern, and cozy. The location is excellent, at the end of the Royal Mile, very close to the Waverley Station. There are restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores very close. The breakfast was good. Overall was a great experience, we enjoyed our stay and we would love ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum 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.
