Morningside
Edinburgh
Visit Morningside
Popular places to visit
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve during your travels to Edinburgh. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
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.
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.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium, and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Top hotels in Morningside
Braid Hills Hotel
Very nice room, great view, very comfortable staff nice and friendly.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Room was updated, very clean and comfortable. We had one night where an alarm went off but after that we really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is walkable to all the old town sights and the Castle. We would stay here again!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Very clean room, friendly staff and very conveniently positioned.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The staff was very accommodating and polite
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room was lovely. Staff were great and really helpful when we arrived early. Pool staff were SO nice. Pool was clean and tidy.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Very friendly staff at reception, clean room, quiet…
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
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.
Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.
Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.
Tollcross
Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum Theatre while you're in town.
Gorgie
While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.
West End
Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Dean Village and Johnnie Walker Princes Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.
