Merchiston
Edinburgh
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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
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
Top hotels in Merchiston
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
A wonderful location with fantastic views of Edinburgh Castle - perfect for a December evening where it was chucking it down! Lovely rooms, helpful staff, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Absolutely brilliant stay, got to check in early, David on reception was so helpful
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great location and breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Love dining facility. Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The room was clean, I found the bed comfortable but my partner felt the mattress was too hard. The room was too hot though, we had the a AC going to offset the heat at the end of November! Pool and gym were great!
Reviewed on 2 Dec, 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Hotel staff were warm and welcoming breakfast was amazing Service at breakfast was 5 star and they were so helpful with suggestions of places to go and how to get there The pool and gym were top notch cannot fault this hotel would highly recommend Would definitely stay here again .
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merchiston
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
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 The Braid Hills while you're in town.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
