Edinburgh City Centre
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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
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. 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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

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

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh
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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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – 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 Sherlock Holmes Statue and Mansfield Place Church while you're in town.

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, George Square and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.