Liberton 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 fascinating museums and lively festivals 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.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Liberton
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
"Nice enough place if you’re staying for a few nights. Easy connection to the main shopping places and airport. Breakfast was pretty good! It’s literally right next to the zoo which is an amazing place, deffo worth a visit! A few things to note: no fridge or safe in the rooms, which to be fair it ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"We loved our stay- the location, staff, view of the castle from our balcony. It was perfect."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"Our room was a converted holding cell with bars still on the window. It had a toilet and shower and was pretty small, but they did an excellent job with the space, lots of hooks, drawer under the bed, a fair amount of shelves and lots of mirrors to make it feel bigger. Great bed! I also appreciated ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
"I've rated this hotel "okay" which it was. A 10 min walk from Waverley Station. From reception to the room was quite convoluted as had to take 2 different lifts and signage wasn't great to the 2nd lift - through the restaurant and down a corridor. The staff were helpful though and the receptionist ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"The best part about the hotel is the location as it’s right next to the Waverley train station. Our view out the window was also great; we could see the Nelson monument as well as the neo-classical half finished Parthenon type structure. The hotel room itself was a bit weird. The bed was jammed against ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"I stayed here one night before catching a flight back to London. The hotel sits on beautiful property. I saw quite a bit of wildlife and spent a couple hours bird watching whilst there. There appeared to be a lot of activities available besides the obvious golf. I ate dinner in the Brasserie and ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Liberton
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
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.
Morningside
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.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
