West End Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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 shops.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Vietnam House Art Gallery
You can study the exhibits at Vietnam House Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Top hotels in West End
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
The only criticism I have is at the official address is in the rear. So when we first arrived, our Apple Maps app sent us up the street down a side alley to the rear door. Other than that service was good, the pub connected to the lobby was excellent. Just a great experience.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Room was fine, laminate floor made it a bit echoey but it was comfortable, breakfast selection really good. Overnight parking was expensive if you're driving.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
All though the cleanliness and facilities were fine, the staff (I dealt with) were terribly unhelpful. After paying and booking for a room which slept 3 I simply only got a double bed, after explaining this I was promised a single bed would be moved in which never arrived. Therefore one of my roommates ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Hoxton Edinburgh
There are shops nearby .
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Excellent hotel and good that they offered three proper single beds in one room - for three friends on a weekend break. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. WiFi was easy to connect. The only things missing were biscuits in the room and a better top up of tea/milk. A small issue ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great hotel
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. 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 noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
