What's Old Town Edinburgh like?

People go to Old Town Edinburgh to see famous places such as Royal Mile, as well as its many attractions such as Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's museums and selection of restaurants. Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle 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 527 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top places to stay in Old Town Edinburgh:

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile

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 spa and indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Health club • Central location

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square

3-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • 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

• • Royal Mile
• • Grassmarket
• • Edinburgh Castle
• • Real Mary King's Close
• • St. Giles' Cathedral

Things to do in Old Town Edinburgh

• • Princes Street
• • National Museum of Scotland
• • Scotch Whisky Experience
• • Usher Hall
• • Writers' Museum

Other popular Old Town Edinburgh attractions

• • Edinburgh Dungeon
• • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
• • Edinburgh Vaults
• • Gladstone's Land
• • City Art Centre

When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 13°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 4°C)
• • Rainiest months: August, October, July, January (average 72 mm of rainfall)