Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Edinburgh City Centre
Calton Hill showing a city, skyline and general coastal views
Edinburgh Castle which includes a city and heritage architecture
Edinburgh Castle which includes a castle, a statue or sculpture and a monument
Calton Hill which includes a sunset and military items

Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

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.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

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.

Princes Street
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Grassmarket
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
George Street

George Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

George Street

Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

AU$43
per adult
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

AU$37
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

AU$37
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

AU$59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

AU$37
per adult
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
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Our pick of the best Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$441 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$441
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,018 reviews)
"Fantastic stay at Apex Grassmarket. Anna was amazing at the front desk and made our stay special !"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$332 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$332
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,279 reviews)
Stay here!
"Wonderful place to stay, & in a very walkable location. Customer service was next level."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$654 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$654
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,772 reviews)
Excellent room in a great location.
"Large, comfortable room in a very convenient location (love the quick access to the railroad station via the basement)."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$233 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$233
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (962 reviews)
Booked for a night
"I booked a bed in Pod in The Courtroom (mixed dormitory). The room is huge but everything echos within the space. I know there is only so much the hostel can do but one of the guest was laughing throughout the night. Then he woke up around 6AM to make a loud phone call. Another guest must have confronted ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$412 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$412
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,186 reviews)
"We stayed 5 nights here and found the location ideal to visit a lot of tourist attractions. There are numerous choices for dining options in close vicinity. There is a grocer within 2 minutes walk. We had a twin bed studio and found the beds comfortable. The front of the hotel is the older/original ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

4 out of 5
80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$574 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$574
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Breakfast"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and night scenes

New Town

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

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.

New Town
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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to St. Giles' Cathedral – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament showing street scenes and a pool

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood
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Stockbridge

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Stockbridge
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Broughton

Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mansfield Place Church and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.

Broughton
National Library of Scotland showing interior views and signage

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Southside

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