Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
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Our pick of the best Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"Spotless room and bathroom. Good breakfast with plenty of choice, both hot and cold, Very helpful staff and a big thank you to the lady that helped carry our cases all the way to the train station."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"We arrived on Scotland on my birthday weekend, it was rainy and windy that day But we have fun by the next day with a sunny blue sky and a beautiful view. It was a bit warm since there is no AC but we open the windows and turn our fan on whenever we are in the room. So far we had a great time staying ..."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"Staff not very helpful and elevator issues BUT great location and clean room which makes up for the front desk-"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"Good place to stay in the center of Edinburgh."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
"I paid for early check-in and was assigned a room with a non-functioning air conditioning unit. Maintenance was sent and estimated a five-hour repair window. We were relocated to a second room, which also lacked working air conditioning. When I followed up multiple times I was simply told they hoped ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
YOTEL Edinburgh
"We had a great Room and it was spotless. We can’t find fault in anything. Had a great stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would defo recommend this hotel to anyone"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.
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.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
