Portobello Travel Guide

Edinburgh

Panoramic view of Edinburgh's Portobello beach and esplanade at sunrise. Scotland, UK; Shutterstock ID 494685067
Panoramic view of Edinburgh's Portobello beach and esplanade at sunrise. Scotland, UK; Shutterstock ID 494685067
I went there on a Sunday and all the stores were closed. I just ended up walking along the shore in the British cold weather while the Scots get along with their weekend life. It was a cloudy day like any regular UK weather. #beach
bonnie sunset set the sand off...
Edinburgh

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Portobello

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

3 out of 5
100 Milton Road East Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp942.388 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp942.388
Rp1.130.866 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
The hotel was great for its location, but the room could have been cleaned better. But the real disappointment was the staff arguing during breakfast service

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp1.725.702 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.725.702
Rp2.070.842 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,474 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff and we’ll appoint and spacious rooms.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp1.594.521 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.594.521
Rp1.913.425 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,420 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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 Rp1.187.409 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.187.409
Rp1.424.891 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (674 reviews)
Bed very uncomfortable no sleep

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp829.302 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp829.302
Rp995.162 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,155 reviews)
Pool was good Restaurant overpriced. £35 for one main course a glass of wine and water is too much, even when the meal was good.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is Rp1.746.057 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.746.057
Rp2.095.269 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (2,024 reviews)
Clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello

The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth.

Holyrood
Panoramic view over Leith in Edinburgh from above - travel photography

Leith

5/5(1 area review)

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia 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.

Leith
Outside my livingroom window 😎

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
Newington

Newington

4.5/5(272 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.

Newington
A landscape view of the residential area of Broughton in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK and the coast of Fife in the background with visible heat rising from a heatwave.

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.

Broughton
Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,168 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh


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