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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.

Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife
Top hotels in Merchiston

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merchiston

Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.

Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.

Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

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.

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.

Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and George Square if you have time to explore the area.
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- Princes Street Gardens
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- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Usher Hall
- Royal Highland Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Edinburgh Port
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Calton Hill
- Royal Infirmary
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Knockhill Racing Circuit
- Gyle Shopping Centre
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