Gilmerton

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle featuring a castle and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,009 reviews)

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.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(575 reviews)

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(628 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(233 reviews)

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4.5/5(204 reviews)

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

Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

4.5/5(187 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Things to do

Edinburgh station on sunny day

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

S$436
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

S$51
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

S$101
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

S$31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

S$42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

S$120
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
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Top hotels in Gilmerton

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$295 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$295
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,729 reviews)
"C"

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$242 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
S$242
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,265 reviews)
"Good hotel, crappy reception staff. Unhelpful, like they don’t want to be doing this job. Why be in hospitality if you’re not hospitable."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$358 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
S$358
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,118 reviews)
"Location, Location, Location. We were about half way up the Royal Mile. Everything we wanted to do in Edinburgh was walkable from the hotel or close to the tram. Be clear to read everything about the hotel. There was not daily room service and cleaning but towels and everything we needed were readily ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$258 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$258
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,511 reviews)
"Excellent location -- two blocks from the Royal Mile and walking distance to the castle and palace. Reception staff were very friendly and knowlegeable. Room was very clean. Hotel is new and nicely decorated with an upbeat flair. Good value for the money."

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$295 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$295
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,934 reviews)
"Very convenient location (incl own restaurant and several nearby), comfortable bed, clean. The staff was very friendly and professional. What I did not like was how hot the hallways and rooms were. There should have been air conditioning in a hotel of this price. A small fan does not help much. Also ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
3 out of 5
152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$185 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$185
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,502 reviews)
"Geat"

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
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Other neighbourhoods around Gilmerton

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Grange

Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.

Grange
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Newington

4.5/5(272 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

Newington
National Library of Scotland featuring signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
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Marchmont

Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.

Marchmont
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Morningside

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.

Morningside
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Portobello

5/5(4 area reviews)

Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.

Portobello

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