West End Travel Guide

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Photo by Eddie Boyd
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Photo by Minakshi Malik
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Photo by Clark Robb

Popular places to visit

Dean Village

Dean Village

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

Dean Village
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

You can study the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Edinburgh Gin Distillery

You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

Edinburgh Gin Distillery

Vietnam House Art Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Vietnam House Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.

Vietnam House Art Gallery

Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Visit St Andrews Cathedral

St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh

NZ$215
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh
Traditional Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh with Castle View

Edinburgh’s Most Iconic Afternoon Tea with Castle Views

NZ$111
per adult
Edinburgh’s Most Iconic Afternoon Tea with Castle Views
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

NZ$206
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Luggage Storage Edinburgh

Luggage Storage Edinburgh

NZ$15
per adult
Luggage Storage Edinburgh
Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh

Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh

NZ$227
per adult
Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
4 out of 5
1 Morrison Link, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$382 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$382
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,409 reviews)
"Very good location and good breakfast."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
3 out of 5
152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$316 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$316
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,514 reviews)
"Amazing service and great value for your money. The rooms are very clean and they get the job done."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
3 out of 5
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$191 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$191
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in our ...
5.8/10 (1,213 reviews)
"Staff were helpful - always a plus. Location was within walking distance of princes street."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Cityroomz Edinburgh
Cityroomz Edinburgh
3 out of 5
25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
2 nights in Edinburgh
"I like the location very central. The room is tiny but comfy. The shower door was a problem, doesn’t close at all keeps opening. But overall still satisfied with the service."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

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voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
4 out of 5
46 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$427 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$427
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (362 reviews)
A Lovely Hotel
"This was the first time I’d been in the Boco in Edinburgh. It was a lovely room and the view from the window was good too."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
The Resident Edinburgh
The Resident Edinburgh
4 out of 5
15 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$422 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$422
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Princes ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
Best location for a great view
"We had a great suprise when entering room 621 as it had 3 windows with amazing views overlooking St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral at one side and Edinburgh Castle on the other. The hotel seems very new and modern, and another plus would be it's proximity to the city centre. The room also had a kitchenette ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around West End

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Haymarket

5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

Haymarket
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Tollcross

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Tollcross
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Merchiston

Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Merchiston
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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Bruntsfield
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Gorgie

If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.

Gorgie
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Stockbridge

5/5(2 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.

Stockbridge

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