Merchiston

Edinburgh

A narrow waterway flanked by dense greenery and historic buildings.
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A narrow road beside a calm river, with a church tower in the background.
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A canal with a paved path alongside it, surrounded by greenery and traditional brick houses.
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A snow-covered pathway lined with trees and a fence.
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A calm river with ducks swimming, boats docked along the riverbank, and a person walking on the path.
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Things to do

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

￥8,203
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

￥4,602
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

￥7,555
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

￥11,894
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

￥14,765
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
The Glenfinnan Viaduct

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

￥14,376
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour
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Merchiston Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ￥22,078 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥22,078
￥27,818 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ￥37,961 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥37,961
￥47,831 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (2,829 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was perfect. The view of the castle from our room was breathtaking. The hotel was the staff could not have been nicer. We had breakfast (buffet) - it was delish. I would recommend upgrading to a room with a castle view - it is 100% worth it. Looking forward to going back ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Kirknewton Scotland
The price is ￥26,152 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥26,152
￥31,383 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kirknewton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,743 reviews)
"This is a very impressive hotel with a very well maintained Golf course, however the experience we had during our stay was very disappointing, with rude staff, very poorly maintained rooms with loose tiles in the en-suite and a very poor level of facilities within the rooms. With no power sockets ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

3 out of 5
1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland
The price is ￥28,465 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
￥28,465
￥35,866 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,564 reviews)
"Paying a city levy is not cool"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3 out of 5
69 Belford Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ￥18,370 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
￥18,370
￥23,147 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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 ...
6.2/10 (1,295 reviews)
"Nice comfortable nights stay"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ￥38,561 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥38,561
￥48,588 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (2,126 reviews)
"If the staff had simply treated me politely during check-out, I probably wouldn’t have written this review. Unfortunately, the receptionist was rude throughout the entire process. She couldn’t even find my suitcase. I had already given her the luggage claim ticket and told her the color, but I still ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Where to stay in Merchiston

Find the best Merchiston areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Merchiston
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A bustling street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and outdoor seating at a pub.

Old Town Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Royal Mile and Princes Street.

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.

Edinburgh City Centre

While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Royal Mile or Princes Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

New Town

Travelers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

The Usher Hall with a dome and classical architecture.
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Tollcross

Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and King's Theatre while you're in town.

A river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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