Holyrood
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.
People's Story Museum
You can study the exhibits at People's Story Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Will definitely return Loved it
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Staff was exceptional
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Amazing service. Beautifully designed. Great community feel.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
AAA
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Lovely welcome and a lovely surprise that room was ready early. Great location but room so quiet despite central location. 5 stars recommendation
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
All good
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
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.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
