Holyrood Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
New Calton Cemetery Watchtower
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to New Calton Cemetery Watchtower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
"Great walkable location! Quiet room once window is closed."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
"Unique experience, amazing rooms…so fun!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
"Perfect location. Easy walk to main attractions and the royal mile and right next to Holyrood park."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
"Room had air conditioning, thank goodness!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"Really enjoyed our stay ….golf course is good too and very convenient to get into town on the bus."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"Very convenient location with decently sized rooms, a very good breakfast and a remarkably comprehensive gym. Staff were excellent and helpful. Only issue is that some areas look a bit work but it seems a renovation is underway. Perhaps related to that, one of two main elevators was not in service ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.
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 George Street.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
