Merchiston

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

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
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house 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
Princes Street

Princes Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

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 Zoo featuring 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
February 2015 A view along Grassmarket in Edinburgh, taken while spending a weekend in this great city. There are many areas of Edinburgh to explore and having spent a couple of hours on a walking tour here, I would thoroughly recommend this as a way of getting to know those places off the usual tourist track.

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.

Grassmarket

Things to do

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

￥3,599
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

￥3,609
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

￥4,172
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

￥3,599
per adult
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

￥5,798
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

￥4,010
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
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Merchiston Hotel Deals

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥24,397 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
￥24,397
￥29,276 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,864 reviews)
"Extremely convenient location with a huge shopping mall St James Quarter nearby. Also not far from train station."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ￥21,673 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
￥21,673
￥26,008 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,183 reviews)
"Would stay again!"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ￥16,793 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
￥16,793
￥20,152 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,348 reviews)
Clean and easy!
"We arrived very late due to very bad weather. The staff welcomed us in a very pleasant way."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥19,782 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
￥19,782
￥23,738 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,413 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable, breakfast was great. Location is very convenient, very close to Victoria street and Royal Mile"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ￥16,370 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
￥16,370
￥19,644 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the stay! I do plan to come back. Friendly staff, comfy pods, great location, and I felt safe."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ￥13,417 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
￥13,417
￥16,101 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"From the outside it could do with a clean and looks like an old office block. However looks can be deceiving well set out inside and thankfully not too hot which i find most hotels to be so Nice and quiet for a full hotel would go back for sure"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Merchiston

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Bruntsfield

5/5(31 area reviews)

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.

Bruntsfield
Panorama of Tynecastle Stadium

Gorgie

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.

Gorgie
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Fountainbridge

If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.

Fountainbridge
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Morningside

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

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.

Morningside
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Haymarket

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

In the heart of Edinburgh, Haymarket boasts a variety of pubs, cafés, and restaurants, with historic Ryries Pub as a highlight. Easily accessible, it offers Haymarket railway station, tram connections, and various bus routes for convenient travel.

Haymarket
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West End

4.5/5(193 area reviews)

Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Dean Village and Johnnie Walker Princes Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.

West End

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