Edinburgh and Lothian
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Where to stay in Edinburgh and Lothian
Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Old Town Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
New Town
Travelers 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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia 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
Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and King's Theatre while you're in town.
West End
Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Dean Village and Johnnie Walker Princes Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Good amenities of sauna room
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Spotlessly clean
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great location, clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Friendly
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Great staff! Great location. Not great in the laundry area. Only two washing machines and one dryer- that was bad. We booked this for that option and had to waste an entire evening of our trip getting a turn. Needs major improvements in size of this area and number of machines
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
As a very frequent hotel stayer, I'll admit I'm often hard to impress, but my recent break at Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity in Edinburgh didn't just meet expectations—it completely exceeded them. This was an absolutely amazing stay, and we will certainly be back. Service and Staff Excellence The ...
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
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Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices 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.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
