Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.
A tower with a spire, a cityscape with buildings, and a hill in the background.
A historic monument with inscriptions, surrounded by a cityscape with varied architecture and a distant view of a prominent clock tower.
A historic monument with columns, surrounded by a cityscape with buildings and a clear sky.
A Ferris wheel, a historic tower, and a festive Christmas tree display.

Stay near popular Edinburgh City Centre attractions

A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.

Edinburgh Castle

9.4/10 (12,023 reviews)
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.
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Activities

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

NZ$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

NZ$91
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

NZ$55
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

NZ$129
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Inveraray Castle

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

NZ$155
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

NZ$122
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
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Our pick of the best Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals

YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$362 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$362
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,545 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and everything very clean and well maintained. Very comfortable stay. They were able to hold our bags. Would stay here again, do recommend"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$488 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$488
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$420 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$420
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,780 reviews)
"Right on Grassmarket is centrally located. Area wasn’t noisy which I didn’t expect. Room was clean, well appointed and kept up. Staff very helpful. Only complaint is that television selection wasn’t great. Not bad but not great."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$795 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$795
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,482 reviews)
"Staff were great!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$482 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$482
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

4 out of 5
80 High Street The Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$596 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$596
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 helpful staff in ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
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Our guide on where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre

Find the best Edinburgh City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic castle on a rocky hill with surrounding greenery.

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.

A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a river, historic buildings, and a large cruise ship docked at the port.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia 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.

The Usher Hall with a dome and classical architecture.
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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.

A large Gothic-style cathedral with multiple spires and a prominent clock tower.
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West End

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

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