Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
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.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
New Town
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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.
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.
Stockbridge
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.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.
- Places of interest
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- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Grassmarket
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Usher Hall
- National Museum of Scotland
- Calton Hill
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- The Hub
- Scotch Whisky Experience
- Victoria Street
- Real Mary King's Close
- Scott Monument
- Charlotte Square
- Scottish National Gallery
- Greyfriars Kirk
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
- Edinburgh Dungeon
- Scottish Parliament
- Georgian House
- Greyfriar's Bobby
