Gifford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rural landscape with a tree, open fields, and rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
Photo by Lisa Jarvis (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A golf course with a sand bunker, a tee box, and a house in the background.
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A river flowing through a forest with fallen leaves and moss-covered rocks.
Photo by Lisa Jarvis (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A stone bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A gravel driveway leading to a stone building with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and grass.
Photo by james denham (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Activities

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

NZ$89
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

NZ$40
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
Discover Edinburgh A Guided Tour

Discover Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Tour

NZ$2
per adult
Discover Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

NZ$126
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

NZ$119
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh: Royal Attractions with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

Edinburgh: Royal Attractions with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

NZ$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Royal Attractions with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours
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Our pick of the best Gifford Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$368 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$368
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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$419 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$419
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

3 out of 5
152 Morrison Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$305 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$305
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
"Great location , Easy to bus or tram from airport. Staff very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$342 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$342
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
YOTEL Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$732 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$732
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,477 reviews)
"Wonderful location. Excellent staff and accommodations. Received a room upgrade which was a pleasant surprise!"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3 out of 5
69 Belford Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$181 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$181
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
6.2/10 (1,293 reviews)
"Rooms in desperate need of upgrade very poor quality for the price. Also paying extra for parking on hotel premises which we don’t agree with. Overall very disappointing."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
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Our guide on where to stay in Gifford

Find the best Gifford areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and outdoor seating at a pub.

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 cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

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.

The Usher Hall with a dome and classical architecture.
Photo by Ham
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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 river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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.

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