Morningside Travel Guide
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Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve during your travels to Edinburgh. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Edinburgh Castle
This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.
Royal Mile
Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Zoo
Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
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
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
A wonderful stay at the holiday Inn ( near the zoo) very spacious, very clean and organised-by friendly professional team. Well connected to airport and city. I hope to return when visiting Edinburgh again.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Clean room,easy to find, really helpful staff
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Clean rooms, convenient for early morning flights. Nice staff.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
This was actually a two night stay - two separate, sequential reservations - which the staff dealt with just fine on check-in, though despite getting my keys renewed first thing on Day 2, the keys still did not work when I got back to my room - first world problems! Biggest issue was that the hotel ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Rooms were clean, staff were friendly, and Wifi worked perfectly.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Great staff, bar and restaurant were under renovations but they provided a grab and go breakfast which was nice
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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- Dominion Cinema
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- Braid Hills Golf Course
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- Murrayfield Ice Rink
- Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
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