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Visiting Old Town in Abbeyhill

Old Town is a historic neighborhood known for its top museums and major shopping area. Here you'll find plenty to visit, including St. Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirk, and Princes Street Gardens. If you're looking for a place to rest your head, Old Town has 139 hotels and other accommodations so you'll be sure to find something to meet your needs.

Staying in Abbeyhill's Old Town Neighborhood

You’ll find several accommodation choices in this walkable neighborhood, and you may want to consider one of these top places to stay:

• Old Town Chambers: 5-star apartment with a 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi, and a terrace, steps from St. Giles' Cathedral. Our guests enjoy the apartment's comfortable rooms and walkable location.
• Destiny Scotland - George IV Apartments: 4-star apartment, featuring free WiFi, steps from Greyfriars Kirk. Expedia travelers like this apartment's walkable location and helpful staff.
• Greyfriars Apartments: 4-star apartment with free WiFi, parking, and laundry facilities, steps from Edinburgh Castle. Our guests rate this apartment highly for its quiet location and local sightseeing.

Old Town may not have hotels or other lodging options to fit your needs, but there are other places to consider in Abbeyhill. New Town is a neighborhood known for its interesting historical sites, lively festivals, and top museums. This neighborhood is home to 204 hotels and other accommodations including these favorites:

• The Edinburgh Residence: 5-star aparthotel with free valet parking, bar, and free WiFi, 15-minute walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Our guests enjoy the aparthotel's spacious rooms and walkable location.
• The Chester Residence: 5-star aparthotel with bar, free WiFi, and parking, 14-minute walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Expedia travelers like this aparthotel's walkable location and helpful staff.
• Adria House: 3-star guesthouse with free breakfast and free WiFi, steps from Calton Hill. Our guests rate this guesthouse highly for its spacious rooms and quiet location.

Sightseeing Around Old Town in Abbeyhill

Old Town's sights and attractions like Talbot Rice Gallery, Festival Theatre, and Brass Rubbing Centre offer insight into the local culture. St. Giles' Cathedral and Greyfriars Kirk are some other sights worth a stop when you're in the neighborhood.

If you want to explore some other parts of town while you’re here, consider a visit to the nearby neighborhood of New Town to visit Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Scott Monument, and Calton Hill. Usher Hall, Hanover Fine Arts Gallery, and Assembly Rooms are a few other places worth a visit while you're in Edinburgh.

Getting Around Old Town and the Greater Abbeyhill Area

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station.