Holyrood
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
People's Story Museum
You can study the exhibits at People's Story Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Things to do
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
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Great stay all around, had issues sleeping the first night because of the pillows but I was given a softer set when I asked. Thanks.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Room very comfortable and clean. Bed and pillows great and coffee replenished and plentiful. Only thing I would say is it is not clear if fridge in room is working. It appeared to be cold one day but not next. Food and service at bar were both lovely.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Staff and room were amazing. Service was top level.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
I did not eat breakfast there but im sure that it was as good as the whole hotel experience.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Rooms were nice and spacious especially for the UK. Everything was very clean and the amenities were great. Good location too.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Room and bathroom are ok. Ypu have ti oay £10 for overnight parking, even though we were in the building about 8 hours as oir flight was at 6am! No mention of any working being carried out at the hotel, but the whole building was covered in scaffolding, disabled bays taken up by machinery and no ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.
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.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Holyrood
- Scottish Parliament
- Dynamic Earth
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- St. Andrew Square
- Dean Village
- Princes Street Gardens
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Royal Highland Centre
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- National Museum of Scotland
- Arthur's Seat
- Heriot-Watt University
