Merchiston

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes chateau or palace and heritage elements

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.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

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.

Princes Street
Edinburgh Zoo which includes zoo animals and land animals

Edinburgh Zoo

Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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 art scene.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

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

Grassmarket

Things to do

Edinburgh station on sunny day

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

P18,386
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

P1,267
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

P3,704
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

P1,333
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

P516
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

P1,926
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
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Top hotels in Merchiston

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P10,568 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P10,568
P12,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,760 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and accommodating including front desk and restaurant staff. Early check in was seamless. Lovely breakfast and good dinner had in the restaurant. Lots of healthy and filling options. Quick service. The breakfast from the wait staff, the desk staff -were especially kind and ..."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is P4,725 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P4,725
P5,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel at the zoo. The restaurant staff are lovely. Pleasant stay"

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P8,402 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P8,402
P10,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,592 reviews)
"The hotel is close to Waverley Station and the Edinburgh Tram stop on St. Andrew's Square and the Hop on Hop off bus starts just across the street. The staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P9,165 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P9,165
P10,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,001 reviews)
"Overall it was a good place to stay. However bed needs to be updated mattress was lumpy and definitely sagging"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P5,744 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P5,744
P6,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,436 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff, excellent location, clean comfortable room."

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
3 out of 5
Edinburgh Business Park, 6 Lochside View, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P3,839 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P3,839
P4,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good value for £50 a night. Handy for Edinburgh airport and clean with helpful staff"

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

ibis budget Edinburgh Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Merchiston

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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.

Bruntsfield
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Morningside

Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.

Morningside
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Haymarket

Take time in Haymarket to visit attractions like Princes Street and FountainPark. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station to see more of the city.

Haymarket
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West End

Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Princes Street and Dean Village. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.

West End
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Tollcross

Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and King's Theatre while you're in town.

Tollcross
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Marchmont

Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.

Marchmont

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