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
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Princes Street, a favorite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium, and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Gilmerton Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Clean and comfy room, great amenities and super friendly staff.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Room was clean and beds were comfortable. They offered us Tide pods for free to run a load of laundry which was very nice. Great location, just below the main areas of the Royal Mile. Definitely would stay here again.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful. However the bed in our room was really uncomfortable and squeaky, and the bar didn’t have any alcohol-free drinks available which is a bit poor these days. Glad we were only there for a few hours before an early flight.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Awful experience and customer service
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Really nice hotel with very good food and friendly staff. Overall a very nice experience. A great base for a trip to Edinburgh with hop on hop off bus tours leaving from just across the road.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
For a fairly inexpensive room in the city centre, we really can’t fault it much. The staff were lovely and very willing to help, too. In saying that however, you really do get what you pay for. The room felt a little claustrophobic with 2 of us in there (we got the one with no window), only 2 very ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Gilmerton

Newington
Historic sites, museums, and cafes are just a few things travelers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.

Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Surgeon's Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.

Morningside
Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.

Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Joppa Shore.
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