West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Dean Village
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
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 theatre scene and shops.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Vietnam House Art Gallery
You can study the exhibits at Vietnam House Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
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
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
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Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
The staff was welcoming and helpful when questioned, the lobby space and sitting area were kept clean, and the water station was always kept filled with mint and lemons. well done
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Perfect location and amazing staff.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Hoxton Edinburgh
Great hotel, rooms clean and nice. Decent part of town close to station and tram stop. Highlight would be the staff who were always helpful and polite, especially the breakfast team who were great for gluten free. The coffee was also excellent which is surprisingly unusual in hotels I find.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Everything was ok, but just ok. Dinner was arranged by Globus and it was terrible, the pasta and the chicken should have been so much better but the chicken was dry dry dry and the pasta was overcooked to the point of being mushy. Room was ok, but really needed a refresh some time ago, paint was ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Resident Edinburgh
Room was more compact than photos suggested and only one small window made the room feel dark. Extremely comfy beds, great showers with lovely toiletries. Was also really nice to have a microwave in the room. Great stay just would have been nicer if the room wasnt as compact.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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.
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.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like George Street and St. Andrew Square.
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.
