Musselburgh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Sharon Dutton
Photo by Sharon Dutton

Where to stay in Musselburgh

Newcraighall

Newcraighall might not have many top sights, but Portobello Beach and Musselburgh Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Newcraighall
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is Rp2.499.246 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.499.246
Rp2.999.096 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,233 reviews)
"Front desk staff was extremely helpful, room was clean, dinner was good and convenient location to castle and shopping and the Hop On/Off Bus!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is Rp1.258.879 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp1.258.879
Rp1.510.655 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,050 reviews)
"Hotel was very nice, bedroom very comfortable and staff superb thanks 😊"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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 Rp3.068.408 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp3.068.408
Rp3.682.223 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,897 reviews)
"Great location. We walked to the Royal mile, Edinburgh castle. It’s so close to the mall with tons of restaurants. Its walkable the airport bus and train station."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"all good"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
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! (2,303 reviews)
"this property was on the Royal mile and was excellent! staff was wonderful."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
STAY HERE!!!!!
"This place is AMAZING! Everything is brand new, the view is absolutely incredible. We didnt want to leave. The kitchen had everything you would need to cook meals, the bathroom had a fantastic shower, and the bed was super comfy. The owners were so hospitible and easy to contact."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Musselburgh

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
6
5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
10
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
5
3 - Okay 23%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Known as The Honest Town, clean, historic, friendly locals and a lovely harbour area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice town, reasonable amount of shops and lovely river walks

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There is an ice cream shop in town centre always busy, well worth a visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There is no taxi rank at the train station. 3min walk to a bus stop which took us straight into town outside the hotel in no more than 10 minutes. Local couple helped with bus and driver was amazing. Went into Edinburgh by cab approx £20

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Musselburgh is a relatively quiet coastal town. There are a number of shop , restaurants, pubs. Good location as a base for exploring area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Excellent access to Edinburgh city centre, couple of local good eateries

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