Title: Holyrood Travel Guide: Best of Holyrood, Edinburgh Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Holyrood](https://expedia.co.uk/Holyrood-Edinburgh-Hotels.0-n795050481489842176-0.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)[Holyrood Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Holyrood.d795050481489842176.Car-Hire-Guide)[Holyrood Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Holyrood.d795050481489842176.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Holyrood Travel Guide ## Edinburgh ![The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/706fe4fd-3af0-4e56-be62-fec8cc2bf77c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/706fe4fd-3af0-4e56-be62-fec8cc2bf77c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Holyrood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/ccc02b11-202c-42e6-a520-8f2fc8f5fb4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#TroveOn Climb to the top of Calton Hill for great views of the city and Arthur's Seat.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/93832d3d-7225-4187-92fa-7b37609053e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scottish Parliament showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081323/66e69a0c-4256-411f-9b65-4afa1e677d8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Holyrood Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Edinburgh travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Scottish Parliament showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081323/b5a0d3b3-d2af-4401-8f21-c9b062257be0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scottish Parliament As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Scottish-Parliament-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6081323.Attraction) ![Our Dynamic Earth aerial view in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081307/30393f29-3c74-42b1-83f8-faa2c5a14f63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dynamic Earth You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Our-Dynamic-Earth-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d6081307.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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Edinburgh-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d553248621532494727.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) #### Canongate Tolbooth You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canongate-Tolbooth-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d553248621533025757.Attraction) #### Canongate Kirk You can learn about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by Canongate Kirk. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canongate-Kirk-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d553248621532494557.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 Holyrood ![Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16290000/16282000/16281979/3b1a5bda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile 231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland £80 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,379 reviews) Helpful staff Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=16281979&PinnedHotelID=16281979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) ![BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72950000/72942300/72942233/77070968_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh 5 New St Edinburgh Scotland £157 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (669 reviews) Room was lovely -staff were friendly -I had an issue as our room wasn’t cleaned -spoke to Katie and she was very helpful-however on leaving I was charged for something in the minibar which I hadn’t had …very disappointing Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=72942233&PinnedHotelID=72942233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) ![Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546100/546065/9b669353_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood 81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh Scotland £81 22 Feb - 23 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Spotless room, the bathroom door needs a little oil (squeak). Staff were lovely. Enjoyed the gym, pool and sauna. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=546065&PinnedHotelID=546065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) ![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=795050481489842176) ![Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3516/76146d62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG 132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland £44 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,119 reviews) Very friendly and helpful staff, room very clean, breakfast was very good with a large selection of hot and cold items Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=3516&PinnedHotelID=3516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/874000/873944/e5a4f71f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh 111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh Scotland £62 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ... 8/10 Very Good! (653 reviews) Room spotless, food great, staff pleasant and friendly. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=873944&PinnedHotelID=873944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) [See all 3,257 properties in Holyrood](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=795050481489842176) 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 Holyrood hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795050481489842176&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=795050481489842176&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=795050481489842176&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=795050481489842176&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=795050481489842176&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=795050481489842176&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood ![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) ![Balmoral Hotel 8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/cba5218f-d929-48e1-ae04-26cc37bd58d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Edinburgh City Centre If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Edinburgh-City-Centre.dx795054561477521408) ![Outside my livingroom window 😎](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/adf0a3aa-836d-4077-9ebc-4e2a55c8b5aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southside If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Southside.dx795051611998908416) ![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) ![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) ![Newington](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129641/70fb7d8a-8a42-46d3-92ac-83f0afae5161.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newington 4.5/5(272 area reviews) Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area. 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