Morningside
Edinburgh
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Popular places to visit

Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve during your travels to Edinburgh. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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 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
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Top hotels in Morningside

Braid Hills Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Merchiston
Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

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.

Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.

Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.

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.