Holyrood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Scottish Parliament showing street scenes and a pool
Scottish Parliament showing street scenes
Scottish Parliament which includes street scenes
Scottish Parliament which includes street scenes
Scottish Parliament which includes street scenes

Popular places to visit

Scottish Parliament showing street scenes

Scottish Parliament

4/5(25 reviews)

As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.

Scottish Parliament
Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Dynamic Earth
Museum of Edinburgh

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 art galleries.

Museum of Edinburgh
Canongate Tolbooth

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 Tolbooth
Burns Monument

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.

Burns Monument
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

People's Story Museum

Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

AU$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

AU$28
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

AU$37
per adult
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Stirling Castle

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

AU$119
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

AU$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

AU$75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
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Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$259 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$259
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,303 reviews)
"this property was on the Royal mile and was excellent! staff was wonderful."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4 out of 5
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$270 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$270
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent service and great facility"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile

Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile

3 out of 5
37 East Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$144 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$144
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle ...
7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
"Breakfast was great"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Holyrood Aparthotel

Holyrood Aparthotel

4 out of 5
1 Nether Bakehouse Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$287 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$287
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,916 reviews)
"We were a bit concerned walking up to this property in a dark back alley with overflowing trash bins in front of the entrance. Once we checked in amd saw the room, we were more comfortable. Clean bedding and towels and modern interior. There were a couple large spiders crawling on the walls and a ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holyrood Aparthotel
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4 out of 5
5 New St, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$418 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$418
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (633 reviews)
"Really cool hotel. Loved the themed rooms and beer everywhere. Breakfast was delicious and free candy!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$279 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$279
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,229 reviews)
"My family and I enjoyed our stay in this hotel. The hotel is very nice and clean! Very comfortable beds. Everything is perfect. Walkable to all tourist spots, city wonders. Accessible to restaurants, shopping etc. we will definitely come back to stay in this hotel. Will Highly recommend this property ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood

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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
National Library of Scotland showing interior views and signage

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
Calton Hill showing a city, skyline and general coastal views

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.

Edinburgh City Centre
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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.

Broughton
Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and night scenes

New Town

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

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.

New Town
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Newington

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

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.

Newington

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