Popular places to visit
Dean Village
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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 acclaimed theater scene and shops.
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 lively festivals and shops.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.
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 fascinating museums.
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
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Staff was kind and helpful Room was clean- no maid service during stay but could go to front desk for more items Breakfast is buffet and was not kept very hot Only one or two outlets for charging
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Hidden gem of a hotel in the city. Modern well designed great staff.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
Great, will stay again
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Clearly an old hotel with a fresh lick of paint. It was like staying at an Easyhotel. very few creature comforts but it was clean and did the job.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh
We loved our stay here in Edinburgh. Not only was the hotel perfectly central, easy to get to from the train and bus station, it was also beautifully clean, soft big towels, spacious rooms for city center, and had a delightful staff. They were very helpful and kept our bags for us for additional ...
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
The Hoxton Edinburgh
Stunning interiors, fantastic staff, walkable to the city or 2 minutes walk to the tram/train stations. Overall at a glance everything was fantastic, however I do feel the hotel itself is very much style over substance. On arrival there was no hot water in our room, this was ‘fixed’ promptly however ...
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
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 Royal Mile 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 King's 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.
