Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh City Centre
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Edinburgh City Centre
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Edinburgh City Centre

Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile

Royal Mile

Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

Royal Mile
Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland

Princes Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.

Grassmarket

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

Grassmarket
Edinburgh royal playhouse theater

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland

George Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at George Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

George Street

Things to do

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

$25
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

$19
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

$60
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
The Glenfinnan Viaduct

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

$65
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

$49
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
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Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
$138 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$165 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,040 reviews)
Great place, location and staff and food

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
$127 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$152 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,507 reviews)
Lovely hotel, well situated. Good breakfast, felt a little rushed when bringing out the hot choice (I’d only just got myself some cereal) We ate at the restaurant in the evening, good food, substantial portions, average price for the area. Nice swimming pool, very quiet first thing in the morning. ...

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$129 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$155 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (495 reviews)
The staff was helpful. Great location

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
$105 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$126 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,079 reviews)
Great restaurant & staff

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$158 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$189 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,345 reviews)
We had a very enjoyable stay.The hotel is in a great location,close to the city centre. The staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
$147 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$176 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,464 reviews)
Hotel is on the Royal Mile and close to shopping, restaurants, and many historical sites. Rooms were clean and offered everything we needed. Fold-away bed makes sense to transform the room during the day but it wasn't comfortable. Staff was helpful and professional. Abi went above and beyond when ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Other neighborhoods around Edinburgh City Centre

New Town

New Town

4.5/5(907 area reviews)

Discover original neo-classical and Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy Building. Shop along Princes Street, George Street, and the newly redeveloped St James Quarter.

New Town
Old Town Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,293 area reviews)

Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.

Old Town Edinburgh
Holyrood

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood
City Of Edinburgh From Calton Hill

Bonnington

While there might not be top attractions in Bonnington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

Bonnington
Panoramic romantic view, walking couple at Inverleith Park, Edinburgh, Scotland

Stockbridge

5/5(20 area reviews)

Historic sites, museums, and art galleries are some highlights of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.

Stockbridge
A landscape view of the residential area of Broughton in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK and the coast of Fife in the background with visible heat rising from a heatwave.

Broughton

Travelers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.

Broughton
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