Muirhouse
Edinburgh
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.

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.

Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Top hotels in Muirhouse

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Muirhouse

Murrayfield
Take time in Murrayfield to visit attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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.

Haymarket
Take time in Haymarket to visit attractions like Princes Street and FountainPark. 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.

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.

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.

Bonnington
While there might not be top attractions in Bonnington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.