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 lively festivals 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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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 lively festivals and notable monuments.
Activities
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Our pick of the best Holyrood Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Clean room, great value for money.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
very nice
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Very clean rooms with much improved beds since the refit. Sadly the look is more corporate and has lost the cosy Scottish feel. There was only one usable socket in the room which was limiting since most were 5amp.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Room was lovely -staff were friendly -I had an issue as our room wasn’t cleaned -spoke to Katie and she was very helpful-however on leaving I was charged for something in the minibar which I hadn’t had …very disappointing
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Staff friendly, room clean and tidy, excellent facilities and great value for money
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
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 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 Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.
