Merchiston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Merchiston
Popular places to visit
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.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
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
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Our pick of the best Merchiston Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location. Couldn't have asked for a better hotel for our stay in Edinburgh. Will be staying there again on our next trip for sure.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Excellent location very near mainline station and of course the Royal Mile. Good value wholesome breakfast highly recommended
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Fantastic value rooms are very clean and warm loved my stay at the hotel .thank you
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The staff are friendly welcoming and helpful. The room is big enough for us and we enjoyed the scenery
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Clean room nice and quiet great location
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merchiston
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
