Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Edinburgh City Centre
Calton Hill showing a city, skyline and general coastal views
Edinburgh Castle which includes a city and heritage architecture
Edinburgh Castle which includes a castle, a statue or sculpture and a monument
Calton Hill which includes a sunset and military items

Our pick of the best Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$183 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$183
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,357 reviews)
Charming boutique hotel. The room was spacious with two beds larger than we expected, more full size versus single which was a very good thing. The bathroom was functional. The breakfast included in the package was high quality and a great way to begin the day.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 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$206 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$206
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,949 reviews)
Clean hotel conveniently located in central Edinburgh. Staff were very helpful.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$133 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$133
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Clean room and bathroom/toilets. Kind staff

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$167 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
NZ$167
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,539 reviews)
Nice breakfast, serviceminded staff and clean room

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$132 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$132
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,471 reviews)
Happy with my stay. Simple room with everything i needed in a central location

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$383 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
NZ$383
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,347 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre

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.

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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – 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.

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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 Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

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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.

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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.

Broughton

Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

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