Holyrood
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
People's Story Museum
You can study the exhibits at People's Story Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Things to do
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Location is perfect, service is excellent.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Great hotel, room and location. Staff very helpful
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Excellent location with private car park (extra charge). Booked a family room described as two double beds but it was really a king bed with a convertible couch. Room was a bit tight but had a view of the castle. Room temp was comfortable and could be controlled easily. Bathroom floor wasn’t clean ...
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Check in was exceptional - we didn’t take the breakfast option as we had an early flight to catch so opted to skip it. The room was lovely clean & spacious / we were celebrating our anniversary and had the surprise of a lovely Xmas duck to keep. It really was a lovely stay / we enjoyed the spa facility ...
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room was good, lazy toilet and sink. Also very dated, needs to be upgraded soon. Carpets were really old and dusty. Apart from that staff and service was excellent 👍
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
New Town
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.
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.
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.