Newington
Edinburgh
Visit Newington
Stay near popular Newington attractions
Things to do
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Top hotels in Newington
Edinburgh Travel Guest House
"Great location - close to buses and easy transport onto High street and Royal Mile. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice to be away from the noise of the city centre yet close enough to take one bus and be in the center."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Great location, but run down rooms and amenities. From the outside and immediate entrance, the hotel looked ideal with its great location (near to airport, close to city centre, literally next to the zoo). However, in our experience, the room was tired and looked rundown albeit had a great view! ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Loved this hotel so much!! Everyone was so incredibly kind and the room and bathroom were so nice! Location was absolutely perfect. Very central and you can literally see the castle from out front!"
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton
"I really enjoyed my stay at Yotel when I was here three years ago, so I booked it again this year. My complaint concerns the room: there was no window and it was right next to noisy swinging doors and across the hall from a staff room where the door often seemed to be slamming shut. I was only there ..."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
"Clean cosy room, helpful staff"
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Newington
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.
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.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
