Edinburgh City Centre
Visit Edinburgh City Centre
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.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at George Street. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
St. Andrew Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a trip to St. Andrew Square. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
Things to do
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Edinburgh City Centre
New Town
Travelers 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.
Old Town Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Edinburgh Castle and Parliament House.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
Stockbridge
Historic sites, museums, and art galleries are some highlights of Stockbridge. Make a stop by Inverleith Park or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Bonnington
While there might not be top attractions in Bonnington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.