Fountainbridge
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Popular places to visit

FountainPark
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at FountainPark. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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.
Things to do

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

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

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Top hotels in Fountainbridge

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fountainbridge

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.

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.

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

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.

Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.

Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Fountainbridge
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh Park
- Dean Village
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Princes Street Gardens
- Heriot-Watt University
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Royal Highland Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Calton Hill