Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.
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.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at George Street. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Clean room, plenty of towels the staff are very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great stay, central location, comfortable rooms and enjoyed the pool and gym too.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Staff was very responsive and friendly, and the room was quite clean. Cooler unit (not a fridge) did not work very well but we didn't need it. Air conditioning worked well when we had it on.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Staff very helpful and efficient. Room was clean and ideal. Only doing an overnight stay so didn’t use any amenities. Mini bar was well stocked and fairly reasonable. Breakfast was good. Nice hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Good location friendly staff good facilities
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Food is good. Services is great. Room is better
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
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.
Old Town Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Edinburgh Castle and Parliament House.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
Bonnington
While there might not be top attractions in Bonnington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
Stockbridge
Historic sites, museums, and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
Broughton
Travelers 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.
