West End Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Dean Village
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
You can browse the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Vietnam House Art Gallery
You can study the exhibits at Vietnam House Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Top hotels in West End
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
We booked this hotel as it was close to the city centre and provided (paid) parking. Our room was very clean but the decor within as well as throughout the hotel is very dated and could do with a freshen up. Breakfast can be added on for £12 per person. It was ok.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Resident Edinburgh
Great stay. Fantastic location and lovely staff. Would absolutely stay at the Resident again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Prefer to have tea stations in the room. Somewhat noisy someone kicking trash cans at 3am & the window didn’t fully close. But overall great stay for the price
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Hoxton Edinburgh
The hotel was beautiful and clean. The staff was very friendly. No complaints
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
An overall excellent stay in a handily-located hotel in the city centre. The staff were polite, friendly and helpful to a person and a credit to themselves and the hotel. The room wasn’t huge but had everything I needed for a two night stay. The air con worked marvellously, as did the blackout curtains. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Room 110 should not be for guests, this should be used for luggage storage. With lifts on your left and noisy, drunk residents coming out of the lifts an all hours was disturbing enough. The bin shed to the left with people pushing trolleys of rubbish every hour throughout the night, then the door ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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.
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.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
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