Broughton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Jock Watson
Photo "Broughton" by Brian McNeil (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Brian McNeil (CC BY)

Popular places to visit

Sherlock Holmes Statue

Sherlock Holmes Statue

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Sherlock Holmes Statue. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

Sherlock Holmes Statue
Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

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.

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

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.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums 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

Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.

Edinburgh Zoo

Activities

Explore secret spots in Edinburgh with your local guide.

Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

NZ$221
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours
Slow portraits on tin - A victorian photography session

Slow portraits on tin - A victorian photography session

NZ$100
per adult
Slow portraits on tin - A victorian photography session
Edinburgh: Guided Whisky Tasting & Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Guided Whisky Tasting & Walking Tour

NZ$123
per adult
Edinburgh: Guided Whisky Tasting & Walking Tour
Inveraray Castle

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

NZ$149
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Edinburgh station on sunny day

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

NZ$558
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

NZ$130
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
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Our pick of the best Broughton Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3 out of 5
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$382 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$382
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Playhouse
"Great location , recently refurbed so everything clean tidy and functional . Included breakfast was decent if a bit chaotic . Staff all pleasant and helpful . Overall very similar to the Premier inn York place but more recently upgraded . Bed smaller breakfast not quite as good . However would happily ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4 out of 5
Broughton Street Lane, 6, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$416 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$416
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Edinburgh ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful. The rooms had everything you would need for an extended stay."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$449 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$449
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (2,038 reviews)
"Excellent property. No air conditioning or way to regulate room temp except a barely open window. The noise is big until 2 am because several bars across street and castle has military tattoo. Comfortable and adequate. They clean well but when we checked in the outside of our toilet had a small smear ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 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 NZ$730 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$730
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,787 reviews)
"Perfectly situated around the major sites of Edinburgh. Outstanding service. Excellent, complete breakfast. No complaints!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$288 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$288
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (986 reviews)
"Luggage room very useful. Code lock/entries very good no need to worry about key card. Bed was comfy and roomy enough for me to sit up."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$441 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$441
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,203 reviews)
"The separate room for kids was nice. Everyone felt like they had their own space. It was great having access to a kitchen while traveling."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Other neighbourhoods around Broughton

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Bonnington

Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

Bonnington
Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and night scenes

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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.

New Town
Calton Hill showing a city, skyline and general coastal views

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Edinburgh City Centre
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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
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
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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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