Fountainbridge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

FountainPark

FountainPark

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at FountainPark. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

FountainPark
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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Edinburgh Zoo

Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo

Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

AU$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

AU$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
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
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
Stirling Castle

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

AU$119
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Fountainbridge Hotel Deals

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

3 out of 5
2 Freer Gait, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$240 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$240
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (587 reviews)
"Highly recommend. Great location- very walkable to sites and transit. Very comfy beds. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$255 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$255
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
"Really ideal location. Nice clean apartment with everything a person needs.comfortable bed. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End

3 out of 5
166 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$300 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$300
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Breakfast very busy with big coach parties. Nice rooms"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End

Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End

4 out of 5
11 Brandfield Street, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$389 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$389
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location, nice reception folks. A little small, you have to handle your own replenishment of stuff, small closet. For price I expected better room/apt."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$352 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$352
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,856 reviews)
Great location, wonderful place to stay
"This was a wonderful space to stay for our trip to Edinburgh. Walkable to key tourist attractions yet very quiet. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were wonderful. Would certainly recommend for anyone exploring the city."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$374 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$374
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (2,166 reviews)
"Great location…so close to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile!"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Fountainbridge

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West End

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

West End
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Tollcross

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Tollcross
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Haymarket

5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

Haymarket
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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.

Bruntsfield
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Marchmont

Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.

Marchmont
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Gorgie

If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.

Gorgie

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