Edinburgh and Lothian Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Edinburgh Castle featuring a garden
Edinburgh showing interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral
National Gallery of Scotland featuring art and interior views
Edinburgh Castle which includes a small town or village
Edinburgh featuring a monument, night scenes and street scenes

Where to stay in Edinburgh and Lothian

Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,168 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(1,225 area reviews)

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.

New Town
Royal Yacht Britannia featuring interior views and boating

Leith

5/5(1 area review)

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia 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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Tollcross

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum Theatre while in the area.

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West End

4/5(668 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

West End
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp2.428.080 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
Rp2.428.080
Rp2.913.696 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (2,288 reviews)
It was a great room that was centrally located.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

3 out of 5
1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.218.155 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
Rp1.218.155
Rp1.461.786 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,097 reviews)
Room was spotless, the staff supper friendly

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp2.532.599 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
Rp2.532.599
Rp3.039.207 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,920 reviews)
Quick check in. Comfortable room on doorstep to all amenities

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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.
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! (496 reviews)
Excellent facilities, clean and comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
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 fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,329 reviews)
Great staff! Great location. Not great in the laundry area. Only two washing machines and one dryer- that was bad. We booked this for that option and had to waste an entire evening of our trip getting a turn. Needs major improvements in size of this area and number of machines

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,061 reviews)
Great breakfast, great selections of drinks, super comfy bed. The WhatsApp communication wasn't very effective. Waited 1 hour for some towels and ended up going downstairs and having to grab them myself.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
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.

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