Merchiston Travel Guide

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

Edinburgh Castle

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

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.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Things to do

Edinburgh station on sunny day

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

Rp5.493.607
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Rp637.258
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Rp395.540
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Rp1.274.517
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Rp527.386
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Rp1.406.363
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
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Top hotels in Merchiston

YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is Rp2.676.506 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
Rp2.676.506
Rp3.211.807 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,247 reviews)
"Room was fantastic. Staff very polite and respectful. Beautiful"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is Rp2.392.252 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp2.392.252
Rp2.870.703 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,504 reviews)
"Check in was great, room very clean and bed comfortable. Only real issue is bathroom is a bit tatty. Great to have air con but necessary as windows don’t open."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is Rp2.465.669 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp2.465.669
Rp2.958.934 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,928 reviews)
"Excellent location! Great restaurants right across the street and can see castle. Beds were comfy but didn’t like the small bathroom/ tub was super tall and hard to get into and sink was small too close to toilet."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is Rp2.868.951 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp2.868.951
Rp3.442.785 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,720 reviews)
"Spacious rooms. Clean comfortable. Liked the leather sofa. Great view. Quiet and front desk was courteous and efficient. Lastly beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is Rp3.784.428 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp3.784.428
Rp4.541.313 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,112 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
4 out of 5
111 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is Rp2.172.736 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp2.172.736
Rp2.607.283 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (406 reviews)
"Comfortable and friendly. Well equipped with courteous and efficient staff. Situated ideally for tram and train systems for reaching Edinburgh and beyond. Fully met my expectations."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Merchiston

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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

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.

Bruntsfield
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Morningside

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

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.

Morningside
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Haymarket

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

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.

Haymarket
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West End

4/5(668 area reviews)

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

West End
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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 King's Theatre while in the area.

Tollcross
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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.

Marchmont

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