Popular places to visit
Dean Village
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
You can browse the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two
You can study the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Outlander Adventure from Edinburgh
Full-Day Trip: Sands and Castles of East Lothian from Edinburgh
Top hotels in West End
The Resident Edinburgh
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Staff helpful ,clean room
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Nice hotel. Check in was not great
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Very pleasent staff at reception, room was clean and warm. Location was perfect for my meetings at Haymarket.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
Scottish tweaks to the breakfast selection. Breakfast staff were exceptionally tentative. Room was spotless. Pillows and bed extremely comfy. Blackout curtains and soundproof room. Great tasty menu with great service.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The Hoxton Edinburgh
I was a solo traveler visiting Edinburgh for the first time- I had originally booked a hotel on Victoria street but switched to the Horton for a more price convienent option. I’m very happy I did- I was only about a 10 minute walk from Victoria street and it was nice to not wake up right in the middle ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Haymarket
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.
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.
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.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.
