Portobello Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Portobello
Portobello
Photo by Conny Vischer
Photo by Conny Vischer
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Photo by Eula Bee
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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(189 reviews)

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.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(64 reviews)

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(42 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(30 reviews)

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4/5(7 reviews)

Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

4.5/5(25 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Grassmarket

Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

AU$43
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

AU$43
per adult
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

AU$37
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

AU$37
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

AU$59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
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Our pick of the best Portobello Hotel Deals

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

3 out of 5
100 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$277 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$277
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Provides a Comfortable Stay
"The Hotel was chosen for its access to Free Parking, Leisure Services and Location. Unfortunately we did not have time to use the Leisure Services. Location was adequate for our needs during our 3 night stay. Close to both Portobello Beach and the City Centre with easy access to both through the ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$441 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$441
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,029 reviews)
"Everything fine"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$445 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$445
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,777 reviews)
"Very courteous and friendly staff. Breakfast included a good variety of food. A couple of mornings when we had to leave before breakfast was served, we were given a bag of food, so we didn’t have to leave hungry. We enjoyed our stay and recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$229 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$229
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (968 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful. As a middle aged female solo traveler I was nervous about using a hostel for the first time. I recommend Code Pod Court. It has perfect location, attentive staff, and the on site restaurant and free activities were a plus."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$401 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$401
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,196 reviews)
Good stay
"Location is ideal and central, close to the Edinburgh castle and holyrood palace. Has a kitchenette with microwave and a decent size fridge, food is expensive in Edinburgh No regular housekeeping, you have to drop off your trash yourself and the hotel charges an extra 20 pounds for cleaning if stay ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3 out of 5
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$203 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$203
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
6/10 (1,218 reviews)
"The hotel is probably priced as a cheap option but it is anything but! It’s about a 15 min walk to the city. 2 modern art galleries on its doorstep and a scenic walk from the river leith. As for the actual hotel it’s amazing!! From management to housekeeping,maintenance and front of desk and obviously ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello

Scottish Parliament showing street scenes and a pool

Holyrood

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

Holyrood
Royal Yacht Britannia showing boating and interior views

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
National Library of Scotland showing interior views and signage

Southside

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

Southside
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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

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

Old Town Edinburgh
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Broughton

Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mansfield Place Church and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.

Broughton
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Bonnington

Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

Bonnington

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