Joppa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Portobello Beach at Dusk Photo taken from the Joppa side
Joppa & Snow. The East end of Portobello Beach under a slight cover of snow - not quite as much as in these: http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/40099092 http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/40099093 http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/40068899 !
Portobello Beach A sunny day, but quite a cold wind, otherwise the view may have been busier. Portobello sands are pretty decent for a city beach. Let down mainly by the weather.
Shoreline at Joppa Looking north across the Firth of Forth towards Fife.

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Our pick of the best Joppa Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$94 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$94
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,178 reviews)
Perfect stay for business, good parking. Breakfast excellent. Good WiFi.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$184 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$184
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,478 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

3 out of 5
1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$141 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$141
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,290 reviews)
Great place. Conveniently located by the airport.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$184 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$184
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,025 reviews)
Excellent hotel, very centrally located with sightseeing bus tour right outside the entertance. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$205 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$205
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,433 reviews)
Great location and a very nice and spacious room with all the amenities including a small fully stocked kitchen.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

3 out of 5
7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$90 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$90
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Dean Village are ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Across the road from Haymarket, decent bar adjoining hotel. Room quite small but fine for a couple of nights or so. Only problem was seal on window wasnt great so could hear qind whistling and traffic noise. Black out blind also had a tear which let in light too early. Decent value though.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Joppa

Panoramic view of Edinburgh's Portobello beach and esplanade at sunrise. Scotland, UK; Shutterstock ID 494685067

Portobello

Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Joppa Shore.

Portobello
The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth.

Holyrood
Newington

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
Panoramic view over Leith in Edinburgh from above - travel photography

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Leith
Outside my livingroom window 😎

Southside

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

Southside
Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

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

Old Town Edinburgh


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