Itineraries
Where to stay
The Old Town for atmosphere, the New Town for elegant streets and restaurants, Stockbridge or Leith for a local feel.
The areas: Old Town, New Town, Stockbridge, Leith.
Where to stay in Edinburgh: areas and adviceHotels in EdinburghPlaces to see
All things to do in United KingdomNatureArthur's SeatAn old volcano in Holyrood Park, with the whole city below the summit.Entry: Free to visit
ViewpointCalton HillMonuments and a famous view over the city, best at sunset.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodDean VillageAn old mill village on the Water of Leith, minutes from the center.Entry: Free to visit
MuseumEdinburgh CastleThe fortress on Castle Rock, home of the Honours of Scotland.Entry: Online price; walk-up tickets cost more
FoodGrassmarketAn old market square below the castle, lined with pubs and restaurants.Entry: Pay as you go
ChurchGreyfriars KirkyardA historic Old Town graveyard, beside the statue of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal terrier.Entry: Free to visit
MuseumNational Museum of ScotlandScottish history, science and design, with a rooftop terrace view.Entry: Free
MuseumPalace of HolyroodhouseThe King's official residence in Scotland, at the foot of the Royal Mile.Entry: 2026 admission. Advance tickets cost less than tickets bought on the day.
FoodRose StreetA pedestrian New Town lane between Princes Street and George Street, packed with pubs and restaurants.Entry: Pay as you go
NeighborhoodRoyal MileThe Old Town's main street, from the castle down to Holyrood, past St Giles' Cathedral.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodStockbridgeA village-like neighborhood on the Water of Leith, with cafes, delis and a Sunday market.Entry: Free to visit
FoodThe Shore, LeithThe old port's waterfront along the Water of Leith, lined with restaurants and pubs.Entry: Pay as you go
NeighborhoodVictoria StreetA curved, colorful street of small shops down to the Grassmarket.Entry: Free to visit