5/5 - Excellent
Forbes
Beautiful Old Town, & Royal Mile, amazing history & architecture
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Where to stay in Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
4.5/5(164 area reviews)
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Princes Street or Royal Mile and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
New Town
4.5/5(120 area reviews)
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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.
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.
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.
West End
4.5/5(54 area reviews)
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Princes Street to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Popular places to visit
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
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums 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.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
AU$36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
AU$127
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
AU$121
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
AU$60
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
AU$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
AU$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Edinburgh
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
A beaurtiful city and i highly recommend one of the guided bust tours. I sdid leave Edinburgh with a sense of 'having seen all there was of interest to see' though, but i would return and happily be guided to places i didn't go
5/5 - Excellent
Alex
Great place to visit with amazing buildings and sights
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Best city I have visited
4/5 - Good
LKazda
A vibrant, attractive city with great food. Easy to get around and friendly Scotsmen!
5/5 - Excellent
MB
Love Edinburgh. Such a beautiful city.
Other places like Edinburgh
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- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- St. Andrew Square
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Heriot-Watt University
- Calton Hill
- Scotch Whisky Experience
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- Gyle Shopping Centre
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