Old Town Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city
Old Town Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture
Old Town Edinburgh which includes street performance, music and street scenes
Old Town Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture, a city and a sunset
Old Town Edinburgh which includes landscape views and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,415 reviews)

Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Edinburgh Castle
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes

Royal Mile

4.5/5(408 reviews)

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Royal Mile, a favorite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Royal Mile
February 2015 A view along Grassmarket in Edinburgh, taken while spending a weekend in this great city. There are many areas of Edinburgh to explore and having spent a couple of hours on a walking tour here, I would thoroughly recommend this as a way of getting to know those places off the usual tourist track.

Grassmarket

4.5/5(240 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Grassmarket
St. Giles\\\' Cathedral which includes a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St. Giles' Cathedral

4.5/5(820 reviews)

Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you spend time at St. Giles' Cathedral. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.

St. Giles' Cathedral
Usher Hall

Usher Hall

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Usher Hall, a storied theater in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and shops.

Usher Hall
National Museum of Scotland showing interior views as well as a large group of people

National Museum of Scotland

4.5/5(499 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Scotland, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

National Museum of Scotland

Old Town Edinburgh Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 434 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
AED 434
AED 520 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (1,659 reviews)
"This hotel was centrally located in old town Edinburgh within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and historic sites. My favorite aspect was drinking coffee in my hotel room while enjoying a spectacular view of the castle. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful ..."

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 454 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 454
AED 545 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,514 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 400 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 400
AED 480 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location, easy to walk to so many attractions. Our room was great too. Nice and quiet and our son loved the size of the sofa bed. We didn't have breakfast at the hotel as there were so many options within walking distance. Got a taxi from airport to the hotel and back - we ..."

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
4 out of 5
80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 569 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 569
AED 683 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
Excellent location
"Lovely hotel in an amazing location for the old town of Edinburgh. The hotel staff were very friendly. Only a short walk from the train station- approximately 10 mins. Would definitely stay again if visiting Edinburgh."

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 384 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
AED 384
AED 461 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,922 reviews)
"The proximity to all amenities"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5 out of 5
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 767 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 767
AED 921 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews)
"Loved this property. Staff were genuinely friendly. Great restaurants and very good gym for a hotel."

Reviewed on 6 March 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Old Town Edinburgh

Calton Hill which includes skyline, general coastal views and a city

Edinburgh City Centre

While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Edinburgh Castle or Princes Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Edinburgh City Centre
National Library of Scotland which includes signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
Scottish Parliament showing street scenes and a pool

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(898 area reviews)

Discover original neo-classical and Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy Building. Shop along Princes Street, George Street, and the newly redeveloped St James Quarter.

New Town
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Tollcross

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and King's Theatre while you're in town.

Tollcross
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Marchmont

Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.

Marchmont

Old Town Edinburgh

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