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.
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.
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 art galleries and fascinating museums.
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 notable monuments or shops 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 shops.
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 Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Clean room, lots of space and well stocked kitchen.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Great stay! Very well located you walk a mile or so to Edinburgh Castle just a block away from The Royal Mile. Great restaurant, the breakfast is outstanding and dinner was excellent. Used the fitness area and was pleased with the equipment available and the conditions. Highly Recommended!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
Barebones hotel that doesn’t provide daily housekeeping or fresh towels. You’ll have to request at the front desk which is never attended. They don’t have phones in the room so you can’t call the front desk and have to walk down which never has a staff attending. Staff is rude, rooms are dirty and ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Staff were perfect, hotel was clean and well kept, only ate breakfast, but it was delicious... Thank you.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
The hotel is dated but despite this is very comfortable and very clean the staff are very pleasant and helpful our room was a good size although the bathroom was very small we could not both fit in at one time so tooth brushing was done separately. The breakfast was plently to choose from with a ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great location.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 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 Summerhall while you're exploring the area.
