Edinburgh Travel

Save Time and Money with Edinburgh Vacation Packages

Expedia has some excellent Edinburgh travel packages Bundling your bookings is a surefire way to save time and money — and get your adventure off to a great start.

Smart jetsetters can gain savings of up to 40,450 YEN* by purchasing a combined package deal on Expedia.

With more than 400 partner airlines and 321,000 properties worldwide for you to pick from on our comprehensive database, you'll be jetting off on your vacation in no time!

If you change your travel plans, we'll honor your cancellation request on almost all reservations with no added fees.

Places to Visit in Edinburgh

Almost ready to take off on your Edinburgh vacation? Wondering what sort of things to include in your travel itinerary? Don't fret — we're here to give you a few pointers.

With so many iconic attractions in one place, you'll never have a dull moment in Edinburgh! First things first, make sure to take some selfies out the front of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat. When you've finished with those, you'll still have St. Giles' Cathedral and Palace of Holyroodhouse to visit!

You're going to find yourself surrounded by interesting things to see and do, like the University of Edinburgh and the Heriot Watt University. If you're eager to make the most of your time here, also swing by the Edinburgh Zoo and the National Museum of Scotland.

Want to while away a few hours in a lush, green oasis? Take a trip to Princes Street Gardens. There's a great range of things to keep you busy in this destination. You don't need to be a grave hunter to enjoy a walk around Greyfriars Kirk. Why not check if there's a tour on and listen to some of the tales behind this captivating graveyard? Still got time to spare? The intimacy and artistry of live theater is difficult to deny. Book your tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and experience its magic and charm for yourself!

Popular Activities for your Edinburgh Vacation

A getaway is a terrific time to relax and unwind. It's also the ideal time to jump into new experiences!

Kick-start your trip to Edinburgh by checking out one or two of these things to do:

• Edinburgh Underground Vaults Walking Tour
• Edinburgh Harry Potter Walking Tour
• Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
• 1-Day Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highlands & Whisky Tour
• A Scottish Whisky Experience in Edinburgh with a Local
• Edinburgh City Pass

For a more complete list of activities, jump onto our Edinburgh things to do page.

Edinburgh Accommodations

With roughly 406 accommodations in Edinburgh, securing the ideal place to lay your head in Scotland's capital city won't be a problem. Expedia is the home of the best cheap vacations and luxury getaways.

Start your search for a dreamy Edinburgh base by browsing the latest offers at The Balmoral Hotel (1 Princes Street) and the Destiny Scotland - George IV Apartments (23 George IV Bridge). If you'd prefer to spend your precious dollars on things like hair-raising adventures and wild nights out, why not check out some of our budget options? The Lyncliff Hotel (4 Windsor Street) and the Angel's Share Hotel (7-11 Hope Street) come recommended.

One of the highlights of any stay in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Castle. If you'd prefer to stay in the vicinity of this renowned attraction, the Old Town Chambers and the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh are both worth checking out.

Nearest Airports to Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is located 7 miles (11 km) west of the middle of Edinburgh. Claim your luggage, slide into the back of a cab and let the adventure begin!

*Savings based on all vacation package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.