Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Activities
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour
Our pick of the best Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Very comfortable beds. Excellent location
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Wonderful central location. Near Royal Mile and train station.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
At check in they had little fans you could use in your pod (they have 3 settings which I didn't notice). The beds comfy enough and there is free wifi and £3 towel rental. Very nice stagg. They changed me to a bottom pod.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Room was very clean and comfortable, lots of room to hang clothes and draws to put stuff in, very spacious room and decent sized bathroom, parking is very limited by we managed to park in the sister hotel next door with no issues and as it’s pretty much right next door it’s not too far to carry bags. ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Market Street Hotel
Great hotel lovely helpful staff .room clean well stocked ,comfy bed good location for easy access to the castle ,the town and the trains this is our second stay here and will be back next time we’re stopping in Edinburgh
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Clean, effortless check in, easy to get around city. Room lovely
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
New Town
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.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Stockbridge
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.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
