Musselburgh

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €89 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
€89
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,384 reviews)
The room is spacious including with the swimming pool and the sauna is good for family. The view of our hotel is the castle. Staff is very helpful, thank you for Alistair and his team.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is €91 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€91
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,960 reviews)
Very clean and quiet room

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

4 out of 5
111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €72 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
€72
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8/10 Very Good! (625 reviews)
fantastic staff and service here

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
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Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,100 reviews)
Loved our stay room was great and staff were amazing ! Would definitely book again !

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews)
I had a great trip. Thank you to Tony who went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. Due to xmas the shopping slots were all gone and only a few days before our arrival there was a slot. He was very helpful in making sure our groceries order was collected by him when delivered to ...

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,359 reviews)
Location is perfect, service is excellent.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

Edinburgh Castle

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile which includes a house, heritage architecture and street scenes

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.

Royal Mile
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Princes Street

Princes Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Things to do

Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

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

€63
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

€21
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

€88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide

Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide

€42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

€33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour

€4
per adult
Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour
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Reviews of Musselburgh

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 23%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Known as The Honest Town, clean, historic, friendly locals and a lovely harbour area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice town, reasonable amount of shops and lovely river walks

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There is an ice cream shop in town centre always busy, well worth a visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There is no taxi rank at the train station. 3min walk to a bus stop which took us straight into town outside the hotel in no more than 10 minutes. Local couple helped with bus and driver was amazing. Went into Edinburgh by cab approx £20

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Musselburgh is a relatively quiet coastal town. There are a number of shop , restaurants, pubs. Good location as a base for exploring area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Excellent access to Edinburgh city centre, couple of local good eateries

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