Marchmont

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes

Royal Mile

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

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

University of Edinburgh

The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
February 2015 A view along Grassmarket in Edinburgh, taken while spending a weekend in this great city. There are many areas of Edinburgh to explore and having spent a couple of hours on a walking tour here, I would thoroughly recommend this as a way of getting to know those places off the usual tourist track.

Grassmarket

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Grassmarket

Things to do

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

$25
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

$40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

$25
per adult
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Stirling Castle

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

$79
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

$25
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
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Marchmont Hotel Deals

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
$153 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$184 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,864 reviews)
"Extremely convenient location with a huge shopping mall St James Quarter nearby. Also not far from train station."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
$146 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$176 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,183 reviews)
"Would stay again!"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
$110 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$132 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,348 reviews)
Clean and easy!
"We arrived very late due to very bad weather. The staff welcomed us in a very pleasant way."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
$129 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$154 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,413 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable, breakfast was great. Location is very convenient, very close to Victoria street and Royal Mile"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
$107 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$128 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"It was a nice facility.. Clean n comfortable. Stay was great as it's in the middle of the royal mile where all the actions takes place."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
$75 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$90 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"From the outside it could do with a clean and looks like an old office block. However looks can be deceiving well set out inside and thankfully not too hot which i find most hotels to be so Nice and quiet for a full hotel would go back for sure"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Marchmont

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Bruntsfield

5/5(31 area reviews)

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.

Bruntsfield
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Tollcross

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

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.

Tollcross
ornamental tomb stone

Grange

Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.

Grange
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Fountainbridge

If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.

Fountainbridge
Newington

Newington

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Historic sites, museums, and cafes are just a few things travelers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

Newington
National Library of Scotland which includes signage and interior views

Southside

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

Southside
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