Interested in historical ruins and the stories they leave behind? Take a trip back in time and uncover a few secrets of Holyrood Abbey.

Pay the entrance fee and then take your time to explore this once-important structure in Edinburgh. If you're on the lookout for other fun things to see and do in the area, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Yacht Britannia are near Holyrood Abbey.

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Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket

West End

$2,828

per person

Dec 27 - Jan 2

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

8.4/10 Very Good! (167 reviews)

The rooms are modern although I would change the side of the soap to wash hands to be beside the sink. The WiFi service was great and easy to connect. Missed some eggs and/or sausages and/or bacon in the breakfast but nice place to have the breakfast. Convenient location close to bus and TRAM stops

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

Edinburgh City Centre

$3,267

per person

Dec 27 - Jan 2

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Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,169 reviews)

Loved the apartment

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End

Tollcross

$2,953

per person

Dec 27 - Jan 2

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)

Room was very nice. Arrived around 4am and there was someone there to check me in. Made check in easy. Everything is close by. Very much enjoyed my stay. I would come back for sure

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

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