What's New Town like?

Visitors really like New Town, especially its historical sites, festivals and cafes. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of shops. Travellers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street Gardens are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in New Town?

We have 552 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' favourite lodging options in New Town:

24 Royal Terrace

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

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

Ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

3-star hotel with restaurant and bar

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

Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

City centre hotel with bar

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

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • Café • Terrace • Central location

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre

City centre hotel with bar

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

How to get to New Town

Flying to:

• • Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from New Town

Things to see and do in and around New Town

What to see in New Town

• • Princes Street Gardens
• • Calton Hill
• • Scott Monument
• • Charlotte Square
• • Georgian House

Things to do in New Town

• • Princes Street
• • George Street
• • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
• • National Gallery of Scotland
• • Omni Centre Edinburgh

Other popular New Town attractions

• • St. Andrew Square
• • Waterloo Place
• • Multrees Walk
• • Hanover Fine Arts Gallery
• • Princes Mall

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)