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# City Observatory

![City Observatory aerial view on Calton Hill in New Town of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. New Town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533025763/c545fc7c-756d-404e-bcd0-b439ef349778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit City Observatory

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## Plan a trip to see City Observatory

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### The Inn at Lathones

Save 100% on your flight

£273

per person

26 May - 30 May

found 13 hours ago

Return flight included

London (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI)

8.4/10 Very Good! (315 reviews)

The Inn at Lathones was fantastic! My room was spotless and very comfortable, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The amenities were excellent, making our stay both relaxing and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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### The Ben Doran Guest House

Newington

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£427

per person

26 May - 30 May

found 13 hours ago

Return flight included

London (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI)

8.2/10 Very Good! (475 reviews)

I was up on the 2nd floor so had to go up a lot of stairs with my heavy suitcase. The shower didn't function well. The water was either very hot or very cold.

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2024

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Leith

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£296

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19 May - 22 May

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LON) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9/10 Wonderful! (597 reviews)

Lovely place to stay. Convenient for a regular bus and a 10 minute walk to the tram terminus. Had excellent meals in the pier house and Porto and Fi.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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per adult

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### From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer

10h+

10/10

3 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£60

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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### Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

11h

10/10

13 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£289

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Loch Ness, Glencoe and Inverness Tour

13h

Free cancellation available

~~£63~~£57

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### 'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond

2h 30m

10/10

14 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£69

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)

5h

10/10

14 Viator reviews

£450

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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### Islander® Harris Tweed® Mini Satchel Canongate Workshop

1h

9.8/10

25 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£80

includes taxes & fees

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### Queensferry: Maid of the Forth 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

1h 30m

9.6/10

358 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£18

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1h

10/10

15 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£27

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h 30m

Free cancellation available

£90

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1h 30m

10/10

7 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£41

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

3h

10/10

11 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£200

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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2h 30m

Free cancellation available

£95

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Distil a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills

3h

10/10

10 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£90

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & tasting

1h 5m

10/10

6 Viator reviews

£28

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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3h

Free cancellation available

£90

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Calton Hill

4.5/5(246 reviews)

Grab your camera and head for the hill that features monuments, superb views and the seat of the Scottish government.

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#### Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

4.5/5(188 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums. 

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#### Burns Monument

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#### 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 art galleries and fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Edinburgh-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d553248621532494727.Attraction)

#### Nelson Monument

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#### National Monument of Scotland

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at National Monument of Scotland. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Monument-Of-Scotland-New-Town.d795103782202851328.Attraction)

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