Holyrood Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
"Liked the spacious room, in hotel laundry, kitchenette, and location. Quiet part of Royal Mile — close to Holyrood palace I didn’t think the bed quality or comfort was sufficient for the price of the hotel."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Holyrood Aparthotel
"Excellent location, very clean apartment"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
"Location was excellent and near Holyrood Park, staff really friendly and helpful. Breakfast very good with lots of choice."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
"No WiFi was provided and messages weren’t answered about them"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"The room was nice and comfy for the 3 of us. Toilet lacked more toilet roll for the amount of people in the room. And we did find a pill and a sock under kne of the beds, so the cleaning should be taking care of a little more. But overall very nice, staff was so helpful and very kind and made our ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"This was a pleasant stay, though a few downsides, which unfortunately were the main memory from our stay. Breakfast food was very good, both the omlette and the full cooked option, but it was noticed that some areas of the breakfast room were attended to by more staff and had more coverage than others ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Princes Street or Royal Mile and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
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 Princes Street and George Street.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port 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.
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.
