Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
Stay near popular Edinburgh City Centre attractions
Things to do
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
£38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
£68
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
£37
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
£40
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
£19
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £225 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£225
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (2,833 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £210 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£210
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (701 reviews)
"Great location - walkable to most everywhere in the city! Very friendly staff. Rooms are small but clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
YOTEL Edinburgh
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £148 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£148
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,529 reviews)
"Clean room, good location, friendly and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £224 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£224
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (2,129 reviews)
"Really nice hotel; very polite, friendly and helpful staff. Room was nice: it had a separate bath and shower. Made full use of the pool (small and oddly shaped, but sufficient for a dip), sauna (which was nice and hot) and gym (small, but top quality technogym equipment and more than enough to get ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
19 North Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £229 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£229
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,019 reviews)
"The location was perfect for exploring beautiful Edinburgh on foot. The hotel was modern, clean and our room fit the 4 of us pretty well by European standards. We were surrounded by great food options."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £138 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£138
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre
Find the best Edinburgh City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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Tollcross
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.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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Open Photo by scott marsland
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
