Inverleith Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Inverleith
Popular places to visit
Royal Botanic Garden
Relax after sightseeing among the exotic plants and Victorian greenhouses of this swath of nature in the heart of Edinburgh.
Inverleith Park
After visiting Inverleith Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Our pick of the best Inverleith Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
The room was fit for purpose.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Top room, top bar, v clean and comfy. Short walk to terminal to get food and flight. V good value and I would recommend highly
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great staff answered all my questions highly recommend
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Food is good. Service helpful and prompt. USB Connectors in the room were flakey. Mechanically loose, insufficient current to charge my phone.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Staff excellent, room snall but clean and functional. Good VFM, fantastic location.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great staff and the hotel is centrally located. There are times that it got noisy because I was on the first floor which was close to the bar/restaurant.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Inverleith
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
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.
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.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
