Dirleton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic stone castle with multiple towers and ruins, surrounded by green trees.
The ruins of a medieval castle with stone walls, arched doorways, and a wooden staircase leading up to a gate.
A park with a clear blue sky, green grass, a lamp post, and a brick structure.
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A historic stone castle with a grassy pathway leading to it.
A stone tower with a flag, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.
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Stay near popular Dirleton attractions

Dirleton Castle

8.4/10 (7 reviews)
Learn about the local history of North Berwick when you spend time at Dirleton Castle. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this quaint area or seek out the golf courses.
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Activities

Edinburgh: East Lothian Highlights

Edinburgh: East Lothian Highlights

AU$105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: East Lothian Highlights
Puffins in Scotland on a trip from Edinburgh

Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh

AU$307
per adult
Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh
Self Drive Scottish Heritage Golf Trail

Self Drive Scottish Heritage Golf Trail

AU$19
per traveller
Self Drive Scottish Heritage Golf Trail
At Bo'ness Railway Station

Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion

AU$230
per adult
Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion
Private East Lothian Gold Tour

Private East Lothian Gold Tour

AU$1,217
per traveller
Private East Lothian Gold Tour
Each member of your party will have the opportunity to lead their own alpaca on a farm walk!

Glasgow Wildlife Centre Higlands Cow Apacas Walking Tour

AU$1,310
per traveller
Glasgow Wildlife Centre Higlands Cow Apacas Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Dirleton Hotel Deals

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
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$480 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$480
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this hostel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4 out of 5
19 North Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$544 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$544
30 July - 31 July
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 helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great and very well located hotel. Its central location helped us to get to all places by walking. Excellent and friendly staff. Breakfast was great! I would recommend this hotel to anybody coming to this magnificent city."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
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
The price is AU$505 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$505
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (682 reviews)
"The experience was a disaster and in the end the staff showed zero empathy or understanding for a misunderstanding that they have caused from their side, yet they had removed our luggage without authorization and acted innocent blaming everyone else, do not book this hotel, they are crooks and not ..."

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$444 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$444
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
YOTEL Edinburgh
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Our guide on where to stay in Dirleton

Find the best Dirleton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and outdoor seating at a pub.

Old Town Edinburgh

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

The Usher Hall with a dome and classical architecture.
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Tollcross

Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.

A river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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.

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