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 acclaimed art scene 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 acclaimed art scene.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
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
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
great stay
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Lovely professional and friendly staff. Nice big room. Clean and modern. Lovely selection at breakfast. Thought bar meals were quite bland. Overwhelming air freshener smell in lovely but I am very sensitive to smell so maybe just me! Great location if you’re ok for a bit if a walk- we walked to the ...
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
Holyrood Aparthotel
It was great having a washer and dryer but written directions would’ve been helpful. We did figure it out from the Little pictures.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great hotel, great views of the castle, and great location to explore Edinburgh.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The location was really close to dining and shopping options as well as the landmarks. Highly recommend
Reviewed on Oct 27, 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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
