Newington
Edinburgh





Popular places to visit

National Library of Scotland
Scotland's biggest library is home to one of the world's most interesting literary archives.

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.
Things to do

Edinburgh: Pickering's Gin Jolly Tour (Distillery & Tasting)

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
Top hotels in Newington

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 23, 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 Newington

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

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.

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

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.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

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.