West End Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Dean Village
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
You can browse the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
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.
Top hotels in West End
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
The room seemed smaller than the photos and was pretty much just a bed, two small nightstands and a shelf. And the glass door leading to the compact bathroom leaves little to the imagination. A man had lost his CC Card and we found it leaving us to believe that they did not give the room a proper ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
The hotel is well situated for Haymarket station with great transport links. Plenty to do around the hotel with bars and nice restaurants within a short walk
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Hoxton Edinburgh
Room was really nice and comfortable. Only issue I had was that I was put in the building opposite, so you feel detached from the hotel. Also the kitchen was not working also, so I could not have breakfast. Overall it is a nice hotel, but just felt a bit let down:
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
All employees were extremely polite and welcoming from the ladies at from desk to those working in the spa facilities and then in all restaurants.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
One elevator was broken, and the other was very very slow and heavily used. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful! They were the highlight.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Resident Edinburgh
Excellent hotel....close to city with great restaurants close by
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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.
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.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and National Library of Scotland if you have time to explore the area.
