Brunstane Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
St. Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife from Edinburgh
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Top hotels in Brunstane
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Clean room, helpful staff
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Clean rooms and nice breakfast. Perfect location.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
We stayed one night. We hung out in the lobby because we were a group of seven and had bought pizza for dinner. It was busy, clean and very pleasant. There were quite a few people there; both families visiting the zoo or vacationing and business people. We did not use the pool or hot tub but it looked ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great location next to St Giles' Cathedral, staff all really friendly and helpful. Nice surprise that there was no charge for storing my bag on the day I checked out! Would happily stay again next time I'm in Edinburgh.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
One of the lifts was down for maintenance during our stay which made getting up to our room a little inconvenient. The pool was also closed which was something we were looking forward to using. The staff did offer to shuttle us somewhere else to use their pool but we didn’t want the hassle to opted ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Beautiful place and the staff were very friendly. Would love to come back again!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brunstane
Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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.
