Drylaw Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Top hotels in Drylaw
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"No laundry facilities for guest use—only laundry service. Otherwise fabulous! The staff were so friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in early in the morning, which was a lifesaver because we were wiped out from traveling. They helped us figure out how to use the train station when we were ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"Clean and comfortable with friendly staff but very tired bathroom and poor breakfast."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Very clean, good food and drinks but mostly the location! A short walk to the Royal mile, Grassmarket right across the street."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"The rooms were not very clean. There is no coffee or tea service after 10 pm. Breakfast was very limited"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"Great location, very clean, quiet, awesome staff - would absolutely recommend staying here"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
"Flea in the bed got bitten curtains didn’t close told staff she shrugged and said sorry! Breakfast was terrible I asked for fresh eggs the man was not nice and said they are what they are they are all the same cooked in the oven so no fresh eggs the sausages where under cooked and swimming in grease ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Drylaw
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.
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.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
