Philpstoun Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

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.

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

Royal Mile

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

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

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

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Edinburgh Zoo

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

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

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.

Grassmarket

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
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

AU$59
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
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
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Our pick of the best Philpstoun Hotel Deals

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$293 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$293
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,850 reviews)
"N/a"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$260 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$260
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (2,166 reviews)
"Great location, great service from reception for check-in, good breakfast."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$191 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$191
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,372 reviews)
"The location is convenient to the Royal mile and princes street. Across the road isa park. We walked to stockbridge and dean village as well."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is AU$191 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$191
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (1,043 reviews)
"Excellent, friendly staff. Clean rooms. Lots of fun activities in the common room."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$252 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$252
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,421 reviews)
"Excellent location close to everything, including plenty of cafes, restaurants and small shops. Quiet room, with a couple of small glitches. I found the pillows too hard, and this would be a tough bathroom for two people to share. There wasn’t anywhere to hang a hand towel and not enough shelf space ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$162 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$162
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,050 reviews)
"Liked it so much we chose to stay day before we left Scotland. Location was great and room was comfortable and staff all exceptional."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Philpstoun

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Murrayfield

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Murrayfield
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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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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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West End

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

West End
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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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Fountainbridge

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

Fountainbridge

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