Holyrood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
People's Story Museum
You can study the exhibits at People's Story Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Whisky Flight in one of the oldest pubs
Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
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BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
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.
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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
- Scottish Parliament
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Princes Street Gardens
- Heriot-Watt University
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland