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

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.

Princes Street
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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
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

Things to do

Edinburgh station on sunny day

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

P16,853
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

P1,258
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

P1,766
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh

P3,312
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

P1,325
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

P1,325
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
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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 P3,050 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
P3,050
P3,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
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! (999 reviews)
"It was greaf to have free onsite parking and the look of the hotel is very pretty"

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P5,036 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
P5,036
P6,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2025
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,475 reviews)
"Attentive and pleasant staff. Nice rooms, lovely view, very noisy if window open but would expect that in this area and Edinburgh kept very clean by constantly working clean up teams."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P3,927 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
P3,927
P4,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2025
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! (2,151 reviews)
"Lovely and very clean"

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P5,313 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
P5,313
P6,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
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! (1,423 reviews)
"We had a fantastic time staying in apex Waterloo Edinburgh. All Staff were amazing, very helpful, friendly, approachable and willing to go the extra mile to make your stay perfect. Bedroom was good but only slight improvement would be my mattress. Bar was lovely and cosy and good to sit in for a ..."

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P3,613 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
P3,613
P4,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Ok but bed wasnt particularly comfy"

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024

Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
4 out of 5
1 Morrison Link, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is P4,380 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
P4,380
P5,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,562 reviews)
"A short stay, but excellent"

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello

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 Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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 Royal Commonwealth Pool 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 Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.

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

Old Town Edinburgh

5/5(1 area review)

Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Edinburgh Castle and Parliament House.

Old Town Edinburgh
Sky from sealing top!

Bonnington

While there might not be top attractions in Bonnington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

Bonnington
ornamental tomb stone

Grange

Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.

Grange

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