Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
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
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at George Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Staff was friendly and helpful. Moved us to a better room with shower instead of tub. Castle view room had an amazing view through a large window area room 1021
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Lovely place! Definitely will consider for next time staying at Edinburgh
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Very basic accommodations with few amenities, but an excellent, well-trained staff who were helpful, polite, and cheerful. The hotel was clean and located in the center of town close to everything
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
I gave a 4 star rating only because the room was small for what we paid, but nicely appointed and clean. Great toiletries (and even a wash cloth which was a pleasant surprise). We had the buffet breakfast and the service and variety was excellent.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
We stayed four days here. The good: the staff is very friendly, it's very convenient to the train station, the big tour bus stop, the airport bus stop, and both Old Town and New Town. The bad, there is only one working lift and it's very slow. The bed was lumpy, the furniture was worn, the shower ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Didn't go to the bar or restaurant
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
New Town
Discover original neo-classical and Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy Building. Shop along Princes Street, George Street, and the newly redeveloped St James Quarter.
Old Town Edinburgh
Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Pleasance
Though Pleasance might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Bonnington
While there might not be top attractions in Bonnington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Stockbridge
Historic sites, museums, and art galleries are some highlights of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
