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.

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.

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 Pleasance

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

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

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pleasance

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, George Square and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

Newington
Historic sites, museums, and cafes are just a few things travelers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

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