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.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Top hotels in Barnton

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room was great. Didnt have breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location, was walking distance from everywhere. Clean room.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Ideal near the airport in Edinburgh walkable quiet rooms nice price fair good selection of food
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Clean rooms and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The room was clean, modern and spacious. The staff were friendly and attentive. Would definitely stay again. The VIP benefit was not discussed when we checked in, I had to ask about it. There were no notes on the system. I was given this benefit but only because I was a previous customer who had ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
All good, looking forward to staying again soon. 😀 😀💕💕
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barnton

Corstorphine
Visitors to Corstorphine enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Edinburgh Zoo is worth a stop.

Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.

Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Stockbridge
Historical 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.
Barnton
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- Dean Village
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- The Kelpies
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh Park
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Royal Highland Centre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Calton Hill
- Heriot-Watt University
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Victoria Street
- The Hub
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