Museum on the Mound Tours

Let your curiosity run wild and learn more about the wonderful world around you at Museum on the Mound. Wind your way around the collections and discover the story behind each piece.

Museum on the Mound is a worthwhile place to begin discovering Old Town Edinburgh. This museum comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Set aside time for other attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Murrayfield Stadium, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre to make the most of what's on offer in the area.

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The Townhouse

The Townhouse

4 out of 5
Leith
Price was $1,249, price is now $825 per person
$825
per person
Jan 6 - Jan 11
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Tigerlily

Tigerlily

4 out of 5
Edinburgh City Centre
Price was $1,284, price is now $906 per person
$906
per person
Feb 20 - Feb 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
The hotel was Beautiful, The Christmas theme was just Fab 🎄🎅.Bedroom lovely and clean and very Spacious too .Breakfast was lovely too .Would stay again and recommend this hotel 😍

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Rusacks St Andrews

Rusacks St Andrews

5 out of 5
Price was $1,539, price is now $1,088 per person
$1,088
per person
Feb 9 - Feb 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (407 reviews)
Room was well appointed, neat and clean. Location was great and convenient for golf as well as strolling around town.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

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Best Lodging Options Near Museum on the Mound

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4 out of 5
6 Market Street Edinburgh Scotland
Market Street Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
YOTEL Edinburgh
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
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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