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 notable monuments.

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 entertainment choices and notable monuments.

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 fascinating museums 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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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 theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
The staff were friendly and helpful. Main hotel was clean and today as was the room. Parking easy too. Not far from old town.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Resident Edinburgh
As always we had a great experience at the Resident. Staff is always helpful and courteous, rooms are spotless and the location excellent 👌
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Quality accommodation clise proximity to everthing that we wanted to do.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
The room was well-equipped and in great condition, the breakfast buffet was outstanding, and the staff were always courteous and helpful. I arrived in the morning (after an overnight flight to the US) and the hotel was happy to hold my bags in safe storage until check-in time.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
The front desk staff helped us change rooms when my dad accidentally booked the wrong room! I am extremely grateful and I had a wonderful time staying here! Thank you so much for everything.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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.

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

Dalry
You'll appreciate the bars during your time in Dalry and you might want to plan a stop by Edinburgh Castle and Tynecastle Stadium 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 Royal Lyceum 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 notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.





