Holyrood
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Canongate Kirk
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by Canongate Kirk. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The room was great, clean and plenty of space however the TVs are completely locked down so you can't use your own streaming devices or laptops with them. Breakfast was ok, great the kids were included with every adult but 20 quid would be quite steep based on what was available. In all though, it's ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
The best thing about this place is its right in the middle of old town making accessible to all the itineraries via walking. Staff were super nice too. The only thing that I have to say is, we were there for 4 nights and asked them to change our bedsheets, they always said okey but never changed ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Typically I like to stay at more local, smaller hotels but for several reasons (a big one was that we needed an extra bed for our daughter) a corporate chain was a better choice for this particular trip. The Marriott Holyrood is definitely a corporate hotel, not a lot of personality and on a boring ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Amazing room, loved all the little touches to Brewdog and great facilities! Delicious food and awesome staff, in particular Ru and Neel! Super location as just a 5 minute walk from the train station. We had a fabulous short stay!
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
View of the castle was outstanding!!!
Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Spoless room staff were realy nice and helpful
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
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.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.
