Holyrood
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
People's Story Museum
You can study the exhibits at People's Story Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour
Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Holyrood
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Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Royal Mile and Princes Street.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, George Square and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Princes Street or Royal Mile, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Broughton
Travelers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mansfield Place Church and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.
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.
Newington
Historic sites, museums, and cafes are just a few things travelers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.