Newington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
National Library of Scotland
Millions of examples of the written and printed word are held in this enormous repository of Scotland's past and cultural heritage.
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 fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Activities
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
Our pick of the best Newington Hotel Deals
Edinburgh Travel Guest House
The guest house is just over a mile from the city centre and I guess you get what you pay for, so on that basis you’re really can’t complain. However, some of the shared facilities could’ve been cleaner and I guess the place hasn’t been decorated this century if you want a cheap place not far from ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
I want to leave feedback regarding the customer service experience at the Holiday Inn, specifically near the Starbucks area. First, I do want to acknowledge that there were two Indian women working in the Starbucks area who were very kind, respectful, and professional. They treated customers with ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Clean, great service! I’d come back and recommend any time.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Our room was a converted holding cell with bars still on the window. It had a toilet and shower and was pretty small, but they did an excellent job with the space, lots of hooks, drawer under the bed, a fair amount of shelves and lots of mirrors to make it feel bigger. Great bed! I also appreciated ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
The room had no facial tissues. When I asked at the front desk for a box of tissues, I was told that tissues are not provided, and I should use the toilet paper! The thinness and texture of toilet paper is NOT a suitable substitute for facial tissue. I went to a convenience store to buy my own ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Nice hotel, well located. Clean and great breakfast. Only complaint is the cleaning staff was super loud yelling up and down the hall
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newington
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
