Morningside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Morningside
Popular places to visit
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve during your travels to Edinburgh. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals 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.
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
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals
Braid Hills Hotel
"The staff was professional, helpful and pleasant. The room was clean and comfortable and meals were good."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
"Perfectly adequate. Exactly as you would expect. Clean and functional."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"The hotel staff were very helpful and hold your luggage for you."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
"Great little inexpensive place, not even a mile from Edinburgh Castle and so many other notable places. The staff here were amazing. I had a medical emergency and as a traveler it was a little concerning. Gary was very empathetic went above and beyond, helping me find the nearest pharmacy after a ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"Hotel is located in a wonderful position The stuff were very kind There are some renovations around, but there is no noise"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"Staff was very attentive. Lovely breakfast."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
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.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
