Dirleton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Dirleton Castle
Learn about the local history of North Berwick when you spend time at Dirleton Castle. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this quaint area or seek out the golf courses.
Edinburgh Castle
This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.
Royal Mile
Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals 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.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
Edinburgh: East Lothian Highlights
Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion
Glasgow Wildlife Centre Higlands Cow Apacas Walking Tour
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Dirleton Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"We loved our stay- the location, staff, view of the castle from our balcony. It was perfect."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"Our room was a converted holding cell with bars still on the window. It had a toilet and shower and was pretty small, but they did an excellent job with the space, lots of hooks, drawer under the bed, a fair amount of shelves and lots of mirrors to make it feel bigger. Great bed! I also appreciated ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
"I've rated this hotel "okay" which it was. A 10 min walk from Waverley Station. From reception to the room was quite convoluted as had to take 2 different lifts and signage wasn't great to the 2nd lift - through the restaurant and down a corridor. The staff were helpful though and the receptionist ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"The best part about the hotel is the location as it’s right next to the Waverley train station. Our view out the window was also great; we could see the Nelson monument as well as the neo-classical half finished Parthenon type structure. The hotel room itself was a bit weird. The bed was jammed against ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Resident Edinburgh
"Excellent location and property was super lean and had everything we needed."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"Beautiful hotel. Great amenities! I am surprised they don’t have a hot tub but the steam room was super nice. Our room was super clean. The hotel is in a great location for walking to anything"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dirleton
Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Joppa Shore.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
