Merchiston Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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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.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in Merchiston
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Room spotless, food great, staff pleasant and friendly.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Very friendly and helpful staff, room very clean, breakfast was very good with a large selection of hot and cold items
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Friendly staff very clean rooms and excellent atmosphere!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Great room very nice
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Fantastic team, elevated finishes within rooms, good vibe overall. Bar staff incredibly welcoming.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merchiston
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
Bruntsfield
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.
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 Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
