Charlestown Travel Guide

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A large, coiled rope tied around a wooden post by the water.
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A calm river with boats, a grassy bank, and yellow flowers.
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A field of wheat with a cloudy sky and distant trees.
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A white house with a grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
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A stone structure with arches by a body of water, surrounded by trees and a hill with a building in the background.
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$459 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$459
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,796 reviews)
"If you want to be in a great location in Edinburgh, this is it. We had four families. Including 7 children. They loved the pool and being right in the Grassmarket under the Castle, near Victoria Street, the fabulous Museum of Scotland and Greyfriars Kirk. Staff were so professional and kind. We were ..."

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$256 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$256
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,488 reviews)
"Good one"

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Kirknewton Scotland
The price is AU$292 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$292
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Kirknewton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
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Holyrood Aparthotel

Holyrood Aparthotel

4 out of 5
1 Nether Bakehouse Holyrood Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,023 reviews)
"It was clean & spacious."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Holyrood Aparthotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,615 reviews)
"The room was big and had all the kitchen stuff, but to me, it wasn’t really necessary. There was a cigarette butt in the rubbish bin, and it smelled so bad. It seemed like trash wasn’t cleared enough—there was an empty water bottle in the recycling bin when I arrived. Overall, it was a nice place ..."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (697 reviews)
"Quite difficult to spot the parking until past the point on a one way street, you have to visit the reception first to get the fob to open the gates so be careful not to drive past, signage could be bolder. Staff were all super friendly and helpful. The apartments were very well equipped and clean, ..."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
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Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

AU$37
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

AU$131
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

AU$46
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
Countryside in Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

AU$201
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

AU$40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop on Hop off

Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

AU$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
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