Holyrood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Scottish Parliament showing street scenes and a pool
Scottish Parliament showing street scenes
Scottish Parliament which includes street scenes
Scottish Parliament which includes street scenes
Scottish Parliament which includes street scenes

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$419 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$419
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,140 reviews)
"This was a last minute booking & the staff were very welcoming & helpful. Great location, convenience of a laundry downstairs, transport & shops. A little too pricey for a Murphy bed but we enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
37 East Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Princes Street are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (10 reviews)
"The front desk staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
4 out of 5
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$441 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$441
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"good stay. expensive but solid. the food was not great. i only are once do maybe not a fair assessment"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
4 out of 5
5 New St, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (565 reviews)
The BEST place to stay in Edinburgh
"Miko and his staff are THE best. This is the only place we will stay in Edinburgh! It is right off the Royal Mile and walkable from the Tram or train. Lots of pubs and eateries close by, but BrewDogs has great food and drinks. The rooms are clean, spacious, quiet and feel like home. The atrium is ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
2 out of 5
East Market Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a restaurant. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Princes Street are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Walkable distance to shops."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$508 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$508
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,737 reviews)
Great location, nice place, but no view fr room
"Great location, just a 5 min walk from the metro - and theres actually a sneaky way that makes it even closer that we didnt know about til we left - they have an elevator that goes down below the bridge where theres no foot traffic making walking w/luggage a breeze and goes straight to the train ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood

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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
National Library of Scotland featuring signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, George Square and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

Edinburgh City Centre

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

Edinburgh City Centre
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Broughton

Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Mansfield Place Church while you're in town.

Broughton
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

New Town
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Newington

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

Newington

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