Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Room was updated, very clean and comfortable. We had one night where an alarm went off but after that we really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is walkable to all the old town sights and the Castle. We would stay here again!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The room was super clean, peaceful location but close enough to everything you need to see. Really quiet too, slept really well for the 4 nights we were there and would highly recommend
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Beautiful hotel, well maintained, in excellent central location. Rooms modern and stylish. Staff all friendly and service was excellent. Great amenities and close to everything including Waverley station, theatre and St James Centre. Enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Lovely and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Staff was told incredibly helpful and friendly. Room was very nice and location was fantastic.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre

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.

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

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.

Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.




