Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour
Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Staff good room goodshower good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Quick check in. Comfortable room on doorstep to all amenities
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
comfort
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Helpful staff, great bar, a/c was so nice!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Market Street Hotel
Friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Lovely room
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
New Town
Travellers 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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.
