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) ![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) ![Scottish Parliament featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081323/98e6d371-4f04-496b-9290-2fab5135a1bd.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 4/5(185 reviews) 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-Old-Town-Edinburgh.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 4.5/5(18 reviews) You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Our-Dynamic-Earth-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d6081307.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 fascinating museums and notable monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Burns-Monument-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d553248621533025762.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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Edinburgh-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d553248621532494727.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 fascinating museums and shops. [](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 £19 per adult **92%** 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) #### Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands £45 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edinburgh-loch-ness.a46343335.activity-details) ![Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840918/03aefdb8-7a73-481c-a636-2358f3c98ed3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour £14 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/original-harry-potter-locations-tour-in-edinburgh-guided-tour.a840918.activity-details) ![Hairy Coos & Highland Views: A Short Escape from Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51755778/d8e8c7b2-260b-4f51-9743-3754a1ae6472.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hairy Coos & Highland Views: A Short Escape from Edinburgh £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hairy-coos-highland-views-a-short-escape-from-edinburgh.a51755778.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/17000000/16290000/16282000/16281979/1328ce36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile 231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland £132 26 Mar - 27 Mar 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! (2,452 reviews) Telephone in room would be nice but everything else was great Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=16281979&PinnedHotelID=16281979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) ![Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3516/c8b006cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG 132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland £104 6 Apr - 7 Apr 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,216 reviews) Very helpful front desk. Wonderful daily breakfast. Well stocked gym. Clean large rooms and bathroom. Excellent location and transportation options. Hot tub was a little too cool to use. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=3516&PinnedHotelID=3516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) ![Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5590000/5589200/5589159/5f55b0b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG 7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Scotland £67 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Dean Village are ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews) Lovely and helpful staff, clean room, plenty of things to do nearby and not too far from the town. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=5589159&PinnedHotelID=5589159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) ![Moxy Edinburgh Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31718900/31718853/7b476860_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Moxy Edinburgh Airport 1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £94 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=31718853&PinnedHotelID=31718853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) ![Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2278100/2278092/44bdcbe4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland £135 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (2,034 reviews) Spacious room, great amenities, and very helpful, friendly staff. Excellent location for touring the city sights. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and stay here. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=2278092&PinnedHotelID=2278092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) ![CODE - The Court, Edinburgh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36160000/36151000/36150915/f0dfc5e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CODE - The Court, Edinburgh 1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland £109 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (1,074 reviews) Clean, helpful staff, tasty food, convenient location. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=36150915&PinnedHotelID=36150915&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795050481489842176) [See all 3,298 properties in Holyrood](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%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. 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[](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 Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument 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(1,236 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(275 area reviews) Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area. 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