Portobello

Edinburgh

Portobello
Portobello
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Photo by Conny Vischer
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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
University of Edinburgh featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

University of Edinburgh

The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.

University of Edinburgh
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 lively festivals and entertainment choices.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Things to do

Edinburgh station on sunny day

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

P16,672
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

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

P3,422
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

P1,245
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

P1,747
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

P1,929
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

P4,223
per adult
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
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Top hotels in Portobello

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
3 out of 5
100 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P3,351 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P3,351
P4,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
A pleasant stay overall
"Overall the hotel was lovely with pleasant staff. The rooms we stayed in were spotless, very spacious and well looked after. Large bathroom and plenty towels. We ate in the Bistro and the food was nice and service pleasant - it did seem a little short of experienced staff though. When we discovered ..."

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P6,336 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P6,336
P7,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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! (1,610 reviews)
"The Apex hotel was very convenient to the Royal mile and the tourist hotspots and also within walking distance to Princess street. Also plenty of cafes and restaurants in and around the Grassmarket. The hotel has its own carpark which was a great bonus. We found the staff very pleasant in all areas, ..."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P5,955 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P5,955
P7,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (1,499 reviews)
"Great stay for visit to the Playhouse. Walking distance from Waverly station, to St James Quarter and Playhouse. Best location for what we we had planned. Floor 0 takes you to Waverly station avoiding all the traffic lights and longer walk to station. Staff lovely, rooms beautiful."

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P4,091 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
P4,091
P4,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,237 reviews)
"Very modern and beautifully clean. Great location with lots of nice dining options nearby"

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
3.5 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P5,347 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
P5,347
P6,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,932 reviews)
"Location for the royal mile at this hotel is excellent! Rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
4 out of 5
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, Kirknewton, Scotland
The price is P4,338 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P4,338
P5,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Kirknewton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,551 reviews)
"Great property! Great breakfast! Super easy going staff Close to the bus stop to get into the city X27 is the one you would want to take into the city"

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello

Scottish Parliament showing street scenes and a pool

Holyrood

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

Holyrood
Royal Yacht Britannia featuring boating and interior views

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Leith
National Library of Scotland which includes signage and interior views

Southside

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

Southside
Newington

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.

Newington
Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city

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.

Old Town Edinburgh
Love these little houses built on a slope

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.

Broughton

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