There's no better way to learn about our intriguing past than a trip to Museum of Edinburgh. With its fascinating displays and exhibits, this popular establishment is a top resource for any traveling history buff.

Museum of Edinburgh is an interesting place to begin your day of discovery in Old Town Edinburgh. This collection of historical artifacts is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Save time for other attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Murrayfield Stadium, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre to fully experience what's on offer in the area.

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Holyrood Aparthotel

Edinburgh City Centre

$1,151

per person

Feb 4 - Feb 6

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,939 reviews)

Wonderful location to stay at for your trip to Edinburgh.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

3 Johns Place Townhouse

Leith

$1,161

per person

Feb 4 - Feb 6

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)

Fantastic room, very comfortable bed, great free coffee, and good location. 100% would use again.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse

West End

$1,160

per person

Feb 4 - Feb 6

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (559 reviews)

While the location of the hotel was great, the room was a little shabby, the bathroom was very small, and the check-in process was not ideal. You should know that this hotel does not have any front desk staff, and if you encounter an issue, prepare to have to make a phone call to a remote staff person. In my case, we were locked out of our room after initially checking in successfully. We called customer service and they were able to help, but I can imagine this would be stressful if you were locked out at say midnight. While it was reasonably priced, I would not recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

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