Old Town Edinburgh Travel Guide
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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
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.

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 romantic area.

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.

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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Usher Hall
Enjoy a show at Usher Hall, a popular theatre in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Top hotels in Old Town Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Another great stay. Excellent location. Car park onsite nake travel so easy. Breakfast Excellent and staff helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Everything about CoDE is top notch in my opinion. Very clean, with private quiet areas to chill. No keys or cards to fumble with, all areas are secure with your own "code". I traveled with my son so we opted for the twin room with private bath, was perfect. I booked through Expedia last year and ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
o hotel está localizado numa região excelente, facilidade de locomoção, qualidade de atendimento e ótimo breakfast; atendimento excelente de recepção, atendentes do restaurante e de limpeza muito prestativos; quaro limpo e todos os equipamentos que compõem o quarto em funcionamento
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Room was clean, spacious and provided all needed for a 4 night stay.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Staff were excellent and super helpful. Walking distance to many restaurants and attractions. Royal mile right around corner.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument 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 Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth.

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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.

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

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 George Square if you have time to explore the area.
