Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.
A tower with a spire, a cityscape with buildings, and a hill in the background.
A historic monument with inscriptions, surrounded by a cityscape with varied architecture and a distant view of a prominent clock tower.
A historic monument with columns, surrounded by a cityscape with buildings and a clear sky.
A Ferris wheel, a historic tower, and a festive Christmas tree display.

Stay near popular Edinburgh City Centre attractions

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.

Royal Mile

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Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
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Things to do

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

$46
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

$81
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

$49
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands

$77
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

$91
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
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Where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre

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A bustling street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and outdoor seating at a pub.

Old Town Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Royal Mile and Princes Street.

A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

New Town

Travelers 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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

A river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

The Usher Hall with a dome and classical architecture.
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Tollcross

Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and King's Theatre while you're in town.

A historic stone building with a river in front.
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West End

Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Princes Street and Dean Village. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.

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