Edinburgh City Centre
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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
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Princes Street, a favorite shopping spot in Edinburgh. 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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at George Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

Glen Coe, Loch Ness & the Scottish Highlands Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

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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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

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 Royal Mile.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Stockbridge
Historic 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.

Broughton
Travelers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Mansfield Place Church while you're in town.

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, George Square and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.