Bruntsfield Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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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
Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Bruntsfield
JA The Bruntsfield - Edinburgh
Great spacious room and fab Breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room was clean, good size bath. Nice firm mattress. Breakfast was good. Good selection.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The spa facilities steam room sauna and pool were excellent, very clean and easily accessible. Made our stay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Price was very fair and location is amazing! Staff is excellent and friendly. The Restaurant offering a decent selection but not extensive although the quality is above average. No problem recommending this property while visiting Edinburgh
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Spacious clean room.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bruntsfield
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.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve 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.
