Holyrood
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Canongate Tolbooth
You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
People's Story Museum
You can study the exhibits at People's Story Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling
Edinburgh Royal Mile Self-Guided Walk with App
Top hotels in Holyrood
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
This hotel is a gem, is on the royal mile, just outside the of the crazy, you can walk everywhere. The breakfast was amazing, and the breakfast staff was the so kind and considerate. The front desk staff was super friendly and helpful as well. The rooms have everything you need. My one and only complaint ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Wish there was a wider and fresh variety of food.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh - Royal Mile
The room was great.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holyrood Aparthotel
The room was super clean and spacious! It was so much more than what we expected. It's located in the old town, a mere 10 min walk from main landmarks like St Giles Cathedral. We loved our stay and will definitely come back
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
Staff were fantastic. They had thought of everything and the food was great too. Would highly recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
