Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

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Calton Hill showing a city, skyline and general coastal views

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Our pick of the best Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$368 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$368
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,303 reviews)
"Great location Reasonable price Buffet breakfast with many good choices Excellent modern hotel but rooms very small"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$538 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
NZ$538
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
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! (1,051 reviews)
"We loved our 3 nights’ stay here. Conveniently located. Friendly staff. I am a light sleeper and did hear traffic but I suppose it is unavoidable given the location. I will have no hesitation in recommending this place."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$414 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$414
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,055 reviews)
"Nice property close to dozens of restaurants and shops. Great view of Edinburgh Castle."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$435 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$435
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,016 reviews)
"Intermittent internet outages, no hooks for the towels, no wash cloths, no power outlets near the bed for sleep machines."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

YOTEL Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$421 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$421
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast service is very good."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$543 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$543
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,354 reviews)
"All OK"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

New Town
Old Town showing heritage elements and street scenes

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

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

Old Town Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament featuring a pool and street scenes

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 noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by Inverleith Park or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Stockbridge
National Library of Scotland featuring signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and The Meadows are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
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Bonnington

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

Bonnington

Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

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