Morningside Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Morningside
Popular places to visit
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve during your travels to Edinburgh. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Top hotels in Morningside
Braid Hills Hotel
Very nice room, great view, very comfortable staff nice and friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Room was updated, very clean and comfortable. We had one night where an alarm went off but after that we really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is walkable to all the old town sights and the Castle. We would stay here again!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Very clean room, friendly staff and very conveniently positioned.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Spoless room staff were realy nice and helpful
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Staff were lovely, hotel clean, nice food
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Very friendly staff at reception, clean room, quiet…
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
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.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
Tollcross
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
