What's Old Town Edinburgh like?
People go to Old Town Edinburgh to see famous places such as Edinburgh Castle, as well as its many attractions such as Edinburgh Zoo. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's museums and selection of restaurants. Royal Mile and Princes Street are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
Where are the best places to stay in Old Town Edinburgh?
We have 535 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top places to stay in Old Town Edinburgh:
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
City centre hotel in Edinburgh with 2 bars- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk
Castle Rock Hostel
2-star hostel- Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel
City centre hotel with bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
4-star hotel with indoor pool and restaurant- Free WiFi • Steam room • Health club • Bar • Central location
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
4-star hotel with restaurant and bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to get to Old Town Edinburgh
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Old Town Edinburgh
Travelling to Old Town Edinburgh by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
Things to see and do in and around Old Town Edinburgh
What to see in Old Town Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- University of Edinburgh
- Murrayfield Stadium
- St. Giles' Cathedral
Things to do in Old Town Edinburgh
- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Dungeon
- National Museum of Scotland
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
