Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide

Edinburgh

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.
A tower with a spire, a cityscape with buildings, and a hill in the background.
A historic monument with inscriptions, surrounded by a cityscape with varied architecture and a distant view of a prominent clock tower.
A historic monument with columns, surrounded by a cityscape with buildings and a clear sky.
A Ferris wheel, a historic tower, and a festive Christmas tree display.

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Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp5.185.797 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp5.185.797
Rp6.534.104 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp5.283.149 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp5.283.149
Rp6.656.767 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (2,117 reviews)
"Stayed for our silver wedding anniversary and glad we chose the Apex Waterloo. Check in was easy and friendly, Room was very nice, clean, spacious and well equipped. Wonderful reception lady came and brought us a bottle of Prosecco on ice with 2 glasses on the house which was a lovely gesture Pool ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this hostel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4 out of 5
19 North Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp5.260.958 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp5.260.958
Rp6.628.807 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 helpful staff and ...
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp5.068.176 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp5.068.176
Rp6.385.902 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (680 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Mount Royal Hotel. Waking up to the castle view every morning was truly special, and the staff were consistently warm and welcoming. The room was quite small, with limited storage and no refrigerator. We paid an extra £20 per night for the castle view, and for us, it was ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp4.435.897 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp4.435.897
Rp5.589.230 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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
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Where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre

Find the best Edinburgh City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Old Town Edinburgh

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

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.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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.

West End

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



Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide