Holyrood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Canongate Kirk
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by Canongate Kirk. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Activities
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Amazing to assist 24/7. Super clean well equipped apart6
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Great hotel! Superb staff!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
The premier plus rooms were lovely except the curtain doesn't close all and the Wi-Fi was horrible in room with a premier plus room. Asked for days regarding help and no one looked into it or followed up with me, regarding the room I was in having a dead zone.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Bath was not cleaned properly when arrived with rust and mould on it. One of the towels was dirty. Swimming pool is not opened during the time, which is shown on site and closed 1 hour earlier, sauna swithed off 2 hours earlier, than should be. Girls in spa are not friendly at all. Very disappointing, ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Lovely and helpful staff, clean room, plenty of things to do nearby and not too far from the town.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
Newington
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.
