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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 lively festivals 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
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
This was a great hotel in all aspects. It's a cost effective hotel, with an awesome location as well. The rooms were clean and very spacious (us Americans love our big spaces! LOL) We had some issues with parking after we had already returned home, and the hotel costumer service, specifically the ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The staff were lovely, especially the 2 pregnant ladies, one of whom served us at dinner
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Hotel itself is lovely, great location but had issues regarding room & SMEG fridge being within bedroom itself & not vanity area so had machine noises rumbling on & off all night.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Amazon hotel. Bests staff ever!!!!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
The Kimpton Charlotte Square was the perfect place to spend Christmas week in Edinburgh! The staff were incredibly pleasant and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Our rooms were lovely—very comfortable and beautifully designed. The location is unbeatable; we were right in the heart ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
草莓鬆餅很好吃，餅皮外面酥脆不硬，裡面鬆軟，份量很大，加上一杯咖啡，還有聖吉爾斯教堂後面的風景，跟親切的服務人員，在這裡用餐開啟了美好的一天。
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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 Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
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 Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
