Fountainbridge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Jonathan Smith
Photo by Jonathan Smith
Photo by Jonathan Smith
Photo by Jonathan Smith
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Photo by Angela Newlands
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Popular places to visit

FountainPark

FountainPark

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at FountainPark. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

FountainPark
Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(189 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.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(42 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(30 reviews)

The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4/5(7 reviews)

Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.

Edinburgh Zoo

Activities

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

NZ$42
per adult
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

NZ$33
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Stirling Castle

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

NZ$135
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

NZ$160
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

NZ$86
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

NZ$86
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
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Our pick of the best Fountainbridge Hotel Deals

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$273 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$273
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"all good"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

3 out of 5
2 Freer Gait, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$242 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$242
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (604 reviews)
"The staff was really nice, they helped sort out all things. Good rooftop bar as well."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Grove House Hotel

Grove House Hotel

3 out of 5
70-72 Grove Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$266 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$266
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"This hotel is a solid 4-star hotel. Nothing that was exceptional to give it a 5-star but nothing bad to be lower than 4-stars. They have a pantry for breakfast that is nice to take water, juice, coffee and some muffins and fruit. Decently spacious for two travelers with two large suitcases, bed was ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Grove House Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End

3 out of 5
166 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$245 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$245
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,029 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel for a quick time in the city"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End

Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End

4 out of 5
11 Brandfield Street, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$344 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$344
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent! Close to everything!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$315 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$315
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,229 reviews)
"My family and I enjoyed our stay in this hotel. The hotel is very nice and clean! Very comfortable beds. Everything is perfect. Walkable to all tourist spots, city wonders. Accessible to restaurants, shopping etc. we will definitely come back to stay in this hotel. Will Highly recommend this property ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Fountainbridge

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West End

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

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.

West End
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Tollcross

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Tollcross
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Haymarket

5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

Haymarket
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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.

Bruntsfield
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Marchmont

Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.

Marchmont
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Gorgie

If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.

Gorgie

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