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 notable monuments or shops 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 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 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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Old Town Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Staff good room goodshower good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Quick check in. Comfortable room on doorstep to all amenities
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Very nice central hotel with a great bar.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Market Street Hotel
Friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
The room had a spectacular view of the castle! The hotel location provided access to everything including transportation . The staff was friendly and helpful! I loved everything about my stay at Apex Hotel!!!!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Room was clean, staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
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 Royal Lyceum Theatre while in the area.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.
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- Royal Mile
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- National Museum of Scotland
- The Hub
- Victoria Street
- Edinburgh Dungeon
- Scottish National Gallery
- Waterloo Place
- Scottish Parliament
- Parliament House
- Greyfriar's Bobby
- MacEwan Hall
- Royal Lyceum Theatre
- Castlehill
- Burns Monument
- Canongate Tolbooth
- Museum on the Mound
- Museum of Edinburgh
- John Knox House
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