Edinburgh and Lothian
Travel Guide
Visit Edinburgh and Lothian
Where to stay in Edinburgh and Lothian
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
New Town
Travellers 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.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The staff was great and very accommodating.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Super staff, super comfy room!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Amazing staff and the room was extremely clean. View was perfect. Walking distance to so many things. Excited to my next stay.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Great staff! Great location. Not great in the laundry area. Only two washing machines and one dryer- that was bad. We booked this for that option and had to waste an entire evening of our trip getting a turn. Needs major improvements in size of this area and number of machines
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Excellent facilities, clean and comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Great breakfast, great selections of drinks, super comfy bed. The WhatsApp communication wasn't very effective. Waited 1 hour for some towels and ended up going downstairs and having to grab them myself.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals 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
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- Dean Village
- Edinburgh Park
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Portobello Beach
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Royal Highland Centre
- National Museum of Scotland
- Arthur's Seat
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Calton Hill
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- The Hub
- Victoria Street
- Heriot-Watt University
