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
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Good price for quality and location.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
Great location near the Waverley train station, Princes Street, and Royal Mile. Property is quiet, very clean. Staff is wonderful and very hard-working- breakfast ( and dinner) was great- a good start in the morning and a welcome evening meal if you are tired after walking all over!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Check is was a little tough, they only had one person running the cafe and check in desk, and we happened to arrive during a rush. Since we booked through Expedia we couldn't use the check in kiosk. If we had been able to do that I think overall check in would have been easier. The room felt surprisingly ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Overall the hotel was good. The location was great as it was central to the airport and the city centre. Right next door to the zoo. The room was a bit dated with basic furniture, matress was too soft and not much space in the bathroom. Staff was friendly and the breakfast was good.
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.
