West End Travel Guide

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Photo by Eddie Boyd
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Photo by Minakshi Malik
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Photo by Clark Robb

Popular places to visit

Dean Village

Dean Village

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Dean Village
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

You can study the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Edinburgh Gin Distillery

You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.

Edinburgh Gin Distillery

St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal

Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

AU$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

AU$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
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
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

AU$37
per adult
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Stirling Castle

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

AU$119
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
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Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals

The Hoxton Edinburgh

The Hoxton Edinburgh

4 out of 5
5-21 Grosvenor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$366 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$366
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"A nice stay, good location. But water pressure was a tad off on first day, also no iron/ironing board. Quite minimal but also fancy"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

The Hoxton Edinburgh
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

4 out of 5
1 Morrison Link, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$292 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$292
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,384 reviews)
"Good place that is close to tram with good breakfast"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3 out of 5
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$133 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$133
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 (1,293 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

3 out of 5
152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$263 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$263
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,578 reviews)
"Good location. Old town within walkable distance."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
The Resident Edinburgh

The Resident Edinburgh

4 out of 5
15 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$342 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$342
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Royal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
"The staff were so welcoming and accommodating from the second we arrived. We got to the hotel earlier than check in time however the front desk kept us updated on when the room would be ready, confirmed our details and took in our luggage to hold while we went out and explored. We were provided with ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

The Resident Edinburgh
voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG

voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG

4 out of 5
46 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$329 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$329
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (399 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was great, good quality and plenty of options, although asked for it to be charged to our room and a few days later received an email stating we had an outstanding balance. A bit of an inconvenience. Staff were welcoming but not very forthcoming with information ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around West End

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Haymarket

5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

Haymarket
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Fountainbridge

If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.

Fountainbridge
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Tollcross

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Tollcross
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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Bruntsfield
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Gorgie

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

Gorgie
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Stockbridge

5/5(2 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.

Stockbridge

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