Title: Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide: Best of Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Edinburgh City Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-City-Centre-Edinburgh-Hotels.0-n795054561477521408-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Edinburgh](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Edinburgh.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Edinburgh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Edinburgh.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Edinburgh City Centre Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d795054561477521408.Car-Hire-Guide)[Edinburgh City Centre Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-City-Centre.d795054561477521408.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide ## Edinburgh ![Balmoral Hotel 8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/cba5218f-d929-48e1-ae04-26cc37bd58d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balmoral Hotel 8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/cba5218f-d929-48e1-ae04-26cc37bd58d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Edinburgh, Blick auf Old Town von Princess Street Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179569/8586c1de-6cbc-4930-b791-cd64e269ab4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![IMG_4523](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179569/500ed340-7ce1-4f7a-9749-9d35a48c353f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179569/500ed340-7ce1-4f7a-9749-9d35a48c353f.jpg) by [neverbutterfly](https://www.flickr.com/people/7451276@N08) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![This is a photo of listed building number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179569/f3a02949-d0be-4a48-b3b0-185585bbec3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179569/f3a02949-d0be-4a48-b3b0-185585bbec3c.jpg) by [Luxury Herring (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Luxury_Herring&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ## Visit Edinburgh City Centre Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Edinburgh travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/2dc9ce59-cca4-4c4a-9596-068a3d7353c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edinburgh Castle Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Castle-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d500994.Attraction) ![Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/d9bc8d4a-e17a-41ba-b7bc-a4a59dc83e4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Mile Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Mile-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6129680.Attraction) ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Princes-Street-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6129679.Attraction) ![Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169296/5a5dd4f9-eb40-49f5-b10f-3da6d4590abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grassmarket During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grassmarket-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6169296.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 Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Playhouse-Theatre-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6081275.Attraction) ![street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152386/71e8313a-bb03-4920-b0db-8a1c587b45df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### George Street During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Street-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6152386.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5098683/82b3fb5f-e8f8-4aa4-928a-d9216ab35950.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket £37 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-with-entry-ticket.a5098683.activity-details) ![The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840791/6c427b6e-1ce6-4058-86a1-d5fa791730b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour £18 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour.a840791.activity-details) ![Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46343335/8fc17824-29ab-4220-940e-b200999cbe88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh £55 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-trip-loch-ness.a46343335.activity-details) ![Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44797771/1af1d6a7-aef4-4f2b-9960-5c7def3691f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) £37 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/turkish-airlines-lounge-by-plaza-premium-group-at-edinburgh-airport-edi.a44797771.activity-details) ![Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45721650/a080ddab-a2f0-49d6-9144-6a1ef16ff99a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit £58 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/harry-potter-tour-edinburgh-castle-visit.a45721650.activity-details) ![The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/878303/33674c44-efa3-4f2f-b2d2-58791e1079aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh £32 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-chocolatarium-chocolate-tour-experience-in-edinburgh.a878303.activity-details) [See all activities in Edinburgh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Edinburgh.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre ![Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62800/62750/8444fe8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apex Grassmarket Hotel 31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland £88 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,440 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=62750&PinnedHotelID=62750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795054561477521408) ![Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2278100/2278092/e0089ee9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland £89 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,994 reviews) The breakfast was wonderful. It is an awesome location within walking distance of Royal mile and right next to the large shopping center. There is also a little convenience store right there. We had two rooms right next to one another and it was just great! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=2278092&PinnedHotelID=2278092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795054561477521408) ![Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74640000/74635500/74635444/b8cc5be5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Virgin Hotels Edinburgh 1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland £183 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,380 reviews) Fantastic team, elevated finishes within rooms, good vibe overall. Bar staff incredibly welcoming. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=74635444&PinnedHotelID=74635444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795054561477521408) ![CODE - The Court, Edinburgh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36160000/36151000/36150915/28f80e4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CODE - The Court, Edinburgh 1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland £66 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,055 reviews) Had a great stay! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=36150915&PinnedHotelID=36150915&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795054561477521408) ![Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/571700/571654/f359754d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG 38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Scotland £136 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews) Great Hotel, really friendly staff, loved the social hour too! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=571654&PinnedHotelID=571654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795054561477521408) ![Market Street Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29510000/29507400/29507352/11006d8c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Market Street Hotel 6 Market Street Edinburgh Scotland £146 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,230 reviews) Super place to stay. Luxury at a great price. Nice treats and lovely staff Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=29507352&PinnedHotelID=29507352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795054561477521408) [See all 885 properties in Edinburgh City Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=795054561477521408) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Edinburgh City Centre hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795054561477521408&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795054561477521408&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795054561477521408&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795054561477521408&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795054561477521408&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795054561477521408&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre ![Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179569/17bce959-e43f-4a92-a695-f28766090f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### New Town 4.5/5(1,225 area reviews) Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like George Street and St. Andrew Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-New-Town.dx179569) ![Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/58ba0f03-4e5b-4b84-a470-5274bf72487e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Edinburgh 4.5/5(1,168 area reviews) Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Old-Town-Edinburgh.dx179568) ![The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/706fe4fd-3af0-4e56-be62-fec8cc2bf77c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Holyrood While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Holyrood.dx795050481489842176) ![Panoramic romantic view, walking couple at Inverleith Park, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162570/c9fb5185-9c7d-4274-b59a-6e3a9acaa222.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stockbridge 4.5/5(17 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Stockbridge.dx6162570) ![A landscape view of the residential area of Broughton in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK and the coast of Fife in the background with visible heat rising from a heatwave.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129640/0c812f5b-1604-4067-b056-14807065c0ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Broughton Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Broughton.dx6129640) ![Tollcross](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/26027927-1af4-48ac-8bfd-c4c5a032f576.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tollcross 4.5/5(49 area reviews) Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum Theatre while in the area. 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