3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Generally I would avoid. Very busy (it was Christmas!!) and shops average. I would suggest access to Jenners/ and S etc from Rose street
Princes Street
Visit Princes Street
Tours & day trips
See all 463 activities
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 77 reviews
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
See all 201 activities
Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern
Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 70 activities
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
See all 21 activities
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh
Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Holiday & seasonal tours
See all 21 activitiesEdinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Princes Street
4.3
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
The bars/pubs along Princes' Street were fantastic and a very easy walk from the apartment
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Standard city-centre High Street shopping.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Princes Street is always busy so aim for first thing or last thing if you want to avoid the crowds. Or go straight for George Street where the shops are much nicer!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
We visited the Christmas market - it was amazing and we would absolutely recommend it
Popular places to visit
Scottish National Gallery
5/5(4 reviews)
Discover the work of some of the greatest Scottish and European painters at this free gallery in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
Scott Monument
4.5/5(272 reviews)
Climb up one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, a tower built to honor a Scottish literary legend.
George Street
4.5/5(393 reviews)
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Princes Street Gardens
4.5/5(980 reviews)
Spend time in this attractive green space that separates Edinburgh’s Old Town from its 18th-century New Town.
Writers' Museum
Housed in an old noble’s city mansion and hidden away in a quiet courtyard, this museum provides an enlightening look at the lives of Scotland’s most famous writers.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
4.5/5(53 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top Hotel Deals
Check availability on hotels close to Princes Street
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Market Street Hotel
6 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Rose Street
Rose Street, 56-58 Rose Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
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.