Popular places to visit
Dean Village
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Dean Village. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
You can browse the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two
You can study the exhibits at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
You can take time to visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street during your travels to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
You can take time to visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Edinburgh: Real Mary King's Close Guided Tour
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: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Top hotels in West End
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Great place to stay with a dog and car parking available minimal fix charge.
Reviewed on 22 Dec, 2025
The Resident Edinburgh
As always we had a great experience at the Resident. Staff is always helpful and courteous, rooms are spotless and the location excellent 👌
Reviewed on 25 Dec, 2025
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
A comfortable stay in a convenient location.
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Quality accommodation clise proximity to everthing that we wanted to do.
Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2025
voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG
The room was well-equipped and in great condition, the breakfast buffet was outstanding, and the staff were always courteous and helpful. I arrived in the morning (after an overnight flight to the US) and the hotel was happy to hold my bags in safe storage until check-in time.
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
The Hoxton Edinburgh
What a fabulous stay. Staff were fantastic, room was stunning (we even got an upgrade which was so lovely) and the drinks were great! Couldn’t ask for more!
Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum Theatre while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
