Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
Stay near popular Edinburgh City Centre attractions
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
AU$37
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
AU$131
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
AU$112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
AU$73
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh
AU$234
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$453 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$453
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! (2,801 reviews)
"The hotel was in an okay location. The hotel doesn’t have AC but they do have a table fan to use. The curtains need to stay open so you can get a small amount of air. Since the windows need to be open it gets a little noisy and you can’t block the light since the curtains have to stay open. The staff ..."
Reviewed on 25 July 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$479 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$479
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,116 reviews)
"Super convenient to all bus tours right across the street! Hotel is lovely! I will say the furnishings in the room were slightly worn, but everything else was great, clean and super comfortable and roomy! No outlets at the bed side so charging devices was a bit inconvenient, though there are other ..."
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,238 reviews)
"Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The pods were clean and well maintained. The common areas were very chill and offered a nice place to recharge (either devices, or yourself). I would highly recommend and will stay again if I ever go back!"
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
19 North Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$543 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$543
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 ...
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$611 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$611
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! (683 reviews)
"This hotel is within easy walking distance from the train station, right on the main avenue, in the direction of the museum and across the street from the park. The plus factors for us also included a room with a view, air conditioning [it was unusually hot during the daytime] and windows that open ..."
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
YOTEL Edinburgh
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$443 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$443
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,542 reviews)
"The rooms were amazing and clean. Tbe staff was very helpful. We didn't eat or drink there so don't have anything to say about that"
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre
Find the best Edinburgh City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
Photo by Ham
Open Photo by Ham
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.
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.
Photo by scott marsland
Open Photo by scott marsland
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Princes Street to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
