Title: City Observatory in Edinburgh City Centre | Expedia.co.uk [City Observatory Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/City-Observatory-Hotels.0-l553248621533025763-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[City Observatory Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-City-Observatory.d553248621533025763.Car-Hire-Guide)[Edinburgh City Centre Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-City-Centre.d795054561477521408.Holidays-City-Breaks) # 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) ![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 Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see City Observatory Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Six Brunton Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4274500/4274402/5891ac70_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Six Brunton Place Leith Save 100% on your flight £184 per person 22 Mar - 24 Mar found 23 hours ago Return flight included Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews) I had a wonderful stay at Six Brunton Place. From the moment I arrived, Hilary made me feel incredibly welcome, she’s a fantastic host with a warm, thoughtful approach that truly elevates the experience. The house itself is absolutely amazing: beautifully designed, spotless, and full of charm. 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Manual](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/919046/285bb89d-c7c1-43f6-ab4c-00811285a219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual 3h 30m Free cancellation available £63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edinburgh-city-bike-tour-choice-of-e-bike-or-manual.a919046.activity-details?&rid=553248621533025763&location=City+Observatory&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4734766/c80b3e7c-2998-4e08-aa1b-dfe99d16e134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour 3h 9.4/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edinburgh-scenic-bike-tour.a4734766.activity-details?&rid=553248621533025763&location=City+Observatory&swp=off) ![Brooding Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands single day 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/putting-paradise-private-golf-courses-luxury-day-trip.a46924117.activity-details?&rid=553248621533025763&location=City+Observatory&swp=off) !['A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46056950/3d472e2e-794f-498f-ac6f-f3d0475b3429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond 2h 30m Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-wee-pedals-e-bike-tour-of-arthurs-seat-and-beyond.a46056950.activity-details?&rid=553248621533025763&location=City+Observatory&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 15 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248621533025763&location=City+Observatory&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840791/6c427b6e-1ce6-4058-86a1-d5fa791730b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour 1h 15m 9.2/10 34 reviews Free cancellation available £19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour.a840791.activity-details?&rid=553248621533025763&location=City+Observatory&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4846596/c270b82d-e8a1-4bbc-a2c7-74200610fb38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky 2h 9.6/10 33 reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edinburgh-underground-vaults-evening-ghost-tour-with-whisky.a4846596.activity-details?&rid=553248621533025763&location=City+Observatory&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and 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### Popular places to visit ![Calton Hill featuring a monument, hiking or walking and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507676/223e8598-3cc3-4f70-b3af-57e60e44424e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Calton Hill 4.5/5(245 reviews) Grab your camera and head for the hill that features monuments, superb views and the seat of the Scottish government. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calton-Hill-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d507676.Attraction) ![Edinburgh royal playhouse theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081275/d26f3d71-7376-44ad-8534-31451e98bfb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 4.5/5(187 reviews) Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Playhouse-Theatre-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6081275.Attraction) ![Calton Hill Observatory, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533025762/08ea458b-f37d-43f1-8566-cdab837ea2ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Burns-Monument-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d553248621533025762.Attraction) ![Bakehouse Close © Paul Cunningham-Edinburgh Photo Guy Bakehouse Close, Canongate on Edinburgh's Royal Mile is one of my favourite closes, because it's so well preserved. Edinburgh Heritage have documents from the 1700's with all the names of the people that lived in the historic close, including Lord Adam Gordon; David Doig, merchant; William Dunbar, weaver and Ewen. Visiting here gives a good impression of what living in the old city must have been like.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/c4b187cf-dfe0-481c-8de6-cc012d6486f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Edinburgh-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d553248621532494727.Attraction) #### Nelson Monument You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Nelson Monument. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Monument-New-Town.d6081303.Attraction) #### National Monument of Scotland You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at National Monument of Scotland. 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