Holyrood Travel Guide

Edinburgh

A large, modern assembly hall with rows of wooden desks and chairs, and a central stage area.
A narrow stone street flanked by timber-framed buildings under a clear blue sky.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a modern bridge, and a green park area.
A modern architectural structure with a curved roof and a sign indicating the Scottish Parliament Public Entrance.
A modern building with a unique cantilevered structure.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Holyrood

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £220 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£220
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,655 reviews)
"This apart hotel has great staff and the room we shared had enough room for both of us I’m a good TV and a really nice little kitchen area so we could make our breakfast and lunches at home with a full fridge. We enjoyed the comfortable beds and a decent supply of pillows. All in all it was a really ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

4 out of 5
5 New St Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £231 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£231
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (807 reviews)
"The BrewDog Edinburgh staff were exceptional. They made our stay all the better and couldn’t have been a more friendly and helpful bunch. The room (210) was clean, comfortable and we really liked the good for the planet touches such as glass toiletries containers and toilet roll from a sustainable ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4 out of 5
81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £179 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£179
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good place to stay and within walking distance to many sites."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Stay Hush

Stay Hush

3 out of 5
Crichton's Close Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £164 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£164
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"The staff were wonderful, going out of their way to make sure we were happy with our stay. Anticipating what we wanted. We plan to stay there everytime we come to Edinburgh."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Stay Hush
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £161 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£161
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! (2,879 reviews)
"Likes: Location Castle views Dislikes: Bed was very hard Feathers... duvet, pillows... Multiple times asking for extra towels only for housekeeping to take them and not replace them. The heat! I understand that old buildings don't have AC but a screen in the door or something could help."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £123 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£123
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,543 reviews)
"Rooms very nice. Staff at checking were quick and helpful. Restaurant in the main floor is huge with lots of food and pretty good prices. Pool change room floors a bit messy but pool was good. Bus to airport stops right out front which was nice too."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
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Where to stay in Holyrood

Find the best Holyrood 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.

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.

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.

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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