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 entertainment choices and shops.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
Canongate Kirk
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by Canongate Kirk. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Great location and the room was very nice.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
The best thing about this place is its right in the middle of old town making accessible to all the itineraries via walking. Staff were super nice too. The only thing that I have to say is, we were there for 4 nights and asked them to change our bedsheets, they always said okey but never changed ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Front of house staff (Derek) so helpful. We were a large family group there for my daughter’s wedding and Derek couldn’t have been more helpful. Bedrooms don’t have a dressing table/desk which made it difficult to get ready easily. Breakfast good and plentiful Very pleasant stay which helped make ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Amazing room, loved all the little touches to Brewdog and great facilities! Delicious food and awesome staff, in particular Ru and Neel! Super location as just a 5 minute walk from the train station. We had a fabulous short stay!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Ideal location. Just off Victoria st. So easy to get to the castle, royal mile, etc. great base for tourists.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Friendly staff Good amenities
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.
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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.
