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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The Ben Doran Guest House

Newington

$1,710

per person

Jun 3 - Jun 9

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Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Edinburgh (EDI)

8.2/10 Very Good! (475 reviews)

I was up on the 2nd floor so had to go up a lot of stairs with my heavy suitcase. The shower didn't function well. The water was either very hot or very cold.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024

Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

Edinburgh City Centre

$2,731

per person

May 21 - May 28

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,243 reviews)

Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Room was very spacious.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Sherwood Guest House

Newington

$1,858

per person

Jun 4 - Jun 9

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Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (412 reviews)

Great place to stay…way nicer than we expected. Host was also amazing and gave us great tips for getting around and things to do nearby. I would stay here again in a second…wouldn’t even look elsewhere.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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