Popular places to visit
Dean Village
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
You can browse the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two
You can study the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling
Top hotels in West End
The Resident Edinburgh
Room was clean, comfy bed
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Great place to stay with a dog and car parking available minimal fix charge.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Quality accommodation clise proximity to everthing that we wanted to do.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
The room was well-equipped and in great condition, the breakfast buffet was outstanding, and the staff were always courteous and helpful. I arrived in the morning (after an overnight flight to the US) and the hotel was happy to hold my bags in safe storage until check-in time.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
The Hoxton Edinburgh
What a fabulous stay. Staff were fantastic, room was stunning (we even got an upgrade which was so lovely) and the drinks were great! Couldn’t ask for more!
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
A comfortable stay in a convenient location.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Haymarket
Take time in Haymarket to visit attractions like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. 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.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
Dalry
You'll appreciate the bars during your time in Dalry and you might want to plan a stop by Edinburgh Castle and Tynecastle Stadium while you're in the area.
Tollcross
Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum Theatre while you're in town.
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.
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.
