Gorgie Travel Guide

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

Edinburgh Castle

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

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.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

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.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

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.

Grassmarket

Things to do

Edinburgh station on sunny day

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

Rp5.518.734
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Rp1.280.346
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Rp640.173
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Rp397.349
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Rp529.798
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Rp1.523.171
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
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Top hotels in Gorgie

Tynecastle Park Hotel

Tynecastle Park Hotel

4 out of 5
McLeod Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.869.680 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.869.680
Rp3.443.615 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
"Absolutely first class hotel - the staff are unbelievably friendly and helpful and can’t do enough for you. The food is incredible - like Michelin star level! This is our favourite hotel we’ve ever stayed in."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Tynecastle Park Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.895.082 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp3.895.082
Rp4.674.099 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,020 reviews)
"Range of menu could have been better"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.014.573 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.014.573
Rp2.417.487 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,017 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 Rp5.774.577 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp5.774.577
Rp6.929.623 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,778 reviews)
"Good hotel overall in an excellent location but the room was not serviced once and due to the rain some leakage from the ceiling occurred. Would recommend staying in it though."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.664.055 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.664.055
Rp3.196.866 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,306 reviews)
"Good location for restaurants and activities. Rooms are small and they don’t offer much seating"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is Rp2.088.670 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp2.088.670
Rp2.506.404 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews)
"The Pod is not super comfortable, but I moved to a single cell room which was very comfortable. The shared bathroom was clean and I never had to wait for an open shower stall or toilet."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Gorgie

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Merchiston

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Merchiston
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Haymarket

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

Haymarket
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Murrayfield

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Murrayfield
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West End

4/5(668 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

West End
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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.

Bruntsfield
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Morningside

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.

Morningside

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