Fountainbridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
FountainPark
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at FountainPark. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Edinburgh Castle
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.
Royal Mile
Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Our pick of the best Fountainbridge Hotel Deals
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Great stay, pretty good value for the apartment, great staff, felt very clean, great amenities.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
A very pleasant hotel to stay in.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
From start to finish it was an absolute pleasure
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Grove House Hotel
The size is good but outside is very noisy after 8:00am
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Staff was nice and friendly, room felt a little run down. The carpet was a tripping hazard, it had pulled away from thefloor.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
Fantastic stay. Lovely and clean and had everything we needed and more. Will definitely use again.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fountainbridge
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.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum 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 FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Bruntsfield
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.
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
