Fountainbridge Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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Popular places to visit
FountainPark
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at FountainPark. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 lively festivals 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.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Outlander Adventure from Edinburgh
Full-Day Trip: Sands and Castles of East Lothian from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Fountainbridge
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
From the warm friendly welcome to the home from home apartment, we couldn't have asked for a better stay. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Nice I liked it
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Grove House Hotel
Clean, nice pantry area (coffee and more), good location.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
Brilliant hotel good location staff are first class and can’t fault it
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Hotel excellent & staff very friendly & efficient
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
We stayed at Staycity Edinburgh West End for two nights (3 persons) and overall had a very pleasant experience. The location is great, close enough to walk to the city centre, with a supermarket just around the corner, which was really convenient. The apartment itself was spacious and well heated, ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fountainbridge
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail while in the area.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.
