Fountainbridge
Edinburgh
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Popular places to visit
FountainPark
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can do some window-shopping at FountainPark. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
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.
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 Fountainbridge
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Room very cleaned and modern. We had a great stay
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Beautiful room, wonderful staff!
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Grove House Hotel
Nice enough location & nice enough hotel but not everything was quite up to standard
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Friendly staff, nice breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Fountainbridge
West End
Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Dean Village. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.
Haymarket
Take time in Haymarket to visit attractions like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station to see more of the city.
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.
Tollcross
Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum Theatre while you're in town.
Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Queen's Hall while you're in town.
Gorgie
While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.
