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 fascinating museums and lively festivals.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location and very helpful and attentive staff. The rubber duckie was a fun perk too.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Well located for the old town of Edinburgh and its shops catering for tourists.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Great place to stay staff very helpful and hotel in the center of the granaries quarter. Food in the hotel both evening meal and breakfast was excellent and competitively priced
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
great location, super walkable to majority of the tourist attractions. very accommodating staff. modern renovations of the rooms felt intentional, cozy, and still stylish
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Perfectly placed hotel for a stay in Edinburgh. Literally right outside the train station and just off the Royal Mile. Greeted with a glass of prosecco on arrival. Very friendly staff, very clean, good food. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
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 Dynamic Earth.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
