You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when staying in Edinburgh. Lauriston Castle is an ideal place to kick off here, but there are many other worthy attractions to explore. Edinburgh Castle, Murrayfield Stadium, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are not far from the fortified complex and will round out your day nicely.

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Six Brunton Place

Leith

$1,064

per person

Dec 8 - Dec 10

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Roundtrip flight included

Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)

Hillary was very kind and accommodating to our early arrival. Our room was in the basement and it was very quiet. The continental breakfast was very good. It’s a beautiful home and quite nice.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025

St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh

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$1,583

per person

Nov 6 - Nov 11

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

We were right in the center of it all. Fantastic!

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

The Scotsman Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh

$1,515

per person

Nov 6 - Nov 11

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Staff was very attentive and the restaurant was great.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

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