Broughton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sherlock Holmes Statue
Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Sherlock Holmes Statue. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Our pick of the best Broughton Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Broughton
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
