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.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
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 acclaimed art galleries 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 theatre scene and lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
It was a good place to stay for a weekend. It is as advertised and worked well for a couple of days. My concern is security the front desk staff is young. I forgot my room number they told me I asked for another key they gave it to me.. all with out any form of ID. Finally I left my key in the room ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile
Good location , less than 5 min from train station .Keep in mind check in starts at 3 pm , if you arrive earlier , you’ll have to wait but they’ll take care of your luggage
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
It was good for the location and price. Would have been good to have a vending machine or something to have extra snacks and drinks.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The location was great. Rooms were very dated, with cracked stained porcelain and stained towels.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Fantastic stay at Code, Staff extremely friendly and accommodating. Stayed in the deluxe double which was great and daily events list which was unexpected. Food great, cannot find fault in anything. Will definitely stay at code again next time in Edinburgh
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square 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.
