Prestonpans Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with stone buildings, a sea wall, and a clear blue sky.
A coastal town with a river, buildings, and a bridge.
A tall, weathered stone tower with multiple windows and a small arched entrance.
A stone memorial with the inscription "1745" and a cross at its base.
A tall, ancient stone tower with battlements and arched windows.
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £78 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£78
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £108 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£108
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £161 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£161
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (3,001 reviews)
"Jen at the front desk was extremely helpful and courteous everyone was very nice"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
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! (2,748 reviews)
"Location was ver convenient for walking to all the major city sights. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (846 reviews)
"An incredibly good base for going out and about exploring Edinburgh. Haymarket is less than a 5 minute walk away for all your bus, tram, and train connections, and there are lots of little shops nearby if you need anything. Clean, comfy, and a nice big modern feeling property with everything you ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Holyrood Aparthotel

Holyrood Aparthotel

4 out of 5
1 Nether Bakehouse Holyrood Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Holyrood Aparthotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Prestonpans attractions

Seton Sands

10.0/10 (1 review)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seton Sands during your trip to Prestonpans? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.
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Things to do

mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

£47
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands

£45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

£55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop on Hop off

Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

£19
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

£41
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

£22
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
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Cities near Prestonpans

A rocky shoreline with tide pools, a sandy beach, and a distant town with buildings.

Musselburgh

A directional sign for the 1745 Battlefield Viewpoint, with a pedestrian symbol indicating a walking path.

Tranent

A historic cityscape with a prominent castle and a tall church spire.

Edinburgh

A rocky shoreline with ancient stone structures and a distant building.
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