Morningside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.

Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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YOTEL Edinburgh
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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
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.

Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado 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.

Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.