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 art galleries and notable monuments.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries 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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
When the reservation was made, I was under the impression breakfast was included; somewhat disappointed. Fortunately, the room had a sufficient kitchen & we were able to make use of it.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
Room was small but clean and very quiet. It was missing a couple of things that I'm accustomed to, like a tissue box and a window that opened. But it did the job and I'd be fine with staying here again.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Breakfast is minimal
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room was clean and bed very comfortable. Good selection of hot and cold breakfast. Staff very helpful at Reception and in restaurant. Gym equipment needs updating and showers in swimming pool out of action.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Was nice place , extremely central easy to walk everywhere, my only issue was the beds where so hard that it was very uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – 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 Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle 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.
