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.
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 acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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 Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The location was great. Hotel bar and restaurant were fantastic and there were numerous cafe's and restaurants across the street and next to the hotel. Victoria street was also right around the corner.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Amenities and the size of the room.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Loved our stay at CODE - The Court. As a family it was brilliant having a family room with bunk beds for the younger ones. Everything was so clean and service was amazing. The staff were all so helpful with any questions we had. Will definitely be back
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Great place to stay in Grass Market area. Very close to Victoria Street. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Market Street Hotel
Great location, friendly check-in, rooms have great amenities, mini bar is included, setting is cozy, bed was comfortable, housekeeping was attentive....no complaints!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
We loved our room, the location, the lovely staff that we encountered and everything about the hotel. The big let down for us was the breakfast Monday morning.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
