Edinburgh City Centre

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Edinburgh, Blick auf Old Town von Princess Street Gardens
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EDINBURGH - Scotland - August 2006

Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,420 reviews)

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

Edinburgh Castle
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes

Royal Mile

4.5/5(409 reviews)

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

4.5/5(348 reviews)

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

4.5/5(240 reviews)

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

4/5(53 reviews)

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

4.5/5(162 reviews)

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: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

$50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

$26
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

$61
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

$66
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour
Rosslyn Chapel

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
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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
$150 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$180 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (2,037 reviews)
Loved it!!! Will definitely be back! Great location, friendly & helpful staff, plus loved the indoor pool & steam room.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Apex Waterloo Place 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
$125 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$149 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (480 reviews)
Very good room, but frustrating that the bar/restaurant was shut

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
$109 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$131 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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! (1,072 reviews)
Fantastic stay, room was perfect, staff were fantastic, location perfect!

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
$138 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$165 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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! (1,332 reviews)
Staff were wonderfully friendly and helpful, rooms were great- nice, clean and comfortable. Location was ideal as well for getting around just a really nice stay.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
$148 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$177 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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! (2,448 reviews)
Friendly staff.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
$210 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$252 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,422 reviews)
We were in room 449 with a balcony. Pros Nice hotel the staff were brilliant breakfast nice and great location. The bed really comfortable. Cons Thursday night slept like a log. The second night Friday little did we know there was a nightclub next to room. The booming from music went through your ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Other neighborhoods around Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(903 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 showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,284 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
The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.

Holyrood

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

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 Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

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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