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 Scotsman Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

$1,007

per person

Jan 18 - Jan 24

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

18.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

The room and the hotel were wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Great experience and highly recommended.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Marine North Berwick

$1,114

per person

Jan 19 - Jan 24

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Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

8.8/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)

Room was great. Staff were friendly and helpful, location is on a golf course with the North Sea beyond. Short walk to dining/shoping district

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

First - Slateford House Apartment

Merchiston

$1,037

per person

Jan 18 - Jan 24

found 24 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)

The apartment is very small and a bit far from the center, you need a car or a bus to reach it. The hall is narrow and the bathroom is small, one bedroom is small and barely fits a double bed. There is a hanging bed but it is not equipped and the ladder is broken. The apartment is clean and the kitchen is good but the sheets are worn out. The apartment only fits two people, contrary to what is written that it fits four, but there is no sofa bed, even just a sofa in the hall

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

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