Gilmerton

Edinburgh

Bridge over the Burdiehouse Burn Part of the Burdiehouse Burn Valley Walk, this bridge takes the B701 Gilmerton Dykes Street over the burn.
Bridge over the Burdiehouse Burn Part of the Burdiehouse Burn Valley Walk, this bridge takes the B701 Gilmerton Dykes Street over the burn.
The Burdiehouse Burn at Gilmerton Road Looking down into Ellen's Glen, quite deep here, part of the Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, from the bridge that takes the A772 over the burn.
Ferniehill Drive Sports field, footpath and access road.
The Burdiehouse Burn at Hyvots Bank Part of the Burdiehouse Burn Valley Walk.

Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,415 reviews)

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

4.5/5(408 reviews)

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

4.5/5(346 reviews)

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

4.5/5(279 reviews)

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

4/5(48 reviews)

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

4.5/5(240 reviews)

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

￥3,804
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

￥7,819
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

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

￥11,623
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Picture 2 for Activity Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

￥3,804
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling
Rosslyn Chapel

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

￥10,144
per adult
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

￥17,117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
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Gilmerton Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ￥13,813 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
￥13,813
￥16,576 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,392 reviews)
Great location and great staff.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 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 ￥14,986 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
￥14,986
￥17,984 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,973 reviews)
The staff were really friendly! I booked a spa treatment and the receptionist Faye was really welcoming and was really supportive and helpful when it came to booking a procedure.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

4 out of 5
111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ￥10,463 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
￥10,463
￥12,556 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (632 reviews)
Great staff.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3 out of 5
69 Belford Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ￥7,448 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
￥7,448
￥8,938 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
6/10 (1,332 reviews)
I’d definitely recommend to other single and couples traveling throughout the UK. The city center and Edinburgh castle is close by.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ￥25,119 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
￥25,119
￥30,143 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,363 reviews)
I cannot rate this hotel more highly. The staff went above and beyond to get me into my room early at no extra fee, and even upgraded me. The room was absolutely beautiful and spotless, and the bed was so comfy that I almost couldn’t get out of it. The mini bar was stocked with lovely treats and ...

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

4 out of 5
2 Research Avenue South Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ￥10,401 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
￥10,401
￥12,481 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The staff was very courteous, helpful and very polite and kind

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
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Other neighborhoods around Gilmerton

ornamental tomb stone

Grange

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

Grange
National Library of Scotland which includes signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
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Marchmont

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

Marchmont
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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 Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.

Morningside
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Portobello

5/5(1 area review)

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

Portobello
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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

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