Broughton
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit

Sherlock Holmes Statue
Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Sherlock Holmes Statue. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.

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 lively festivals and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of Edinburgh
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.

Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Things to do

Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Broughton

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Broughton

Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

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.

Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

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.