Morningside
Edinburgh
Visit Morningside
Popular places to visit
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve during your travels to Edinburgh. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh Dining Experience
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Top hotels in Morningside
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Amenities and the size of the room.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Room clean
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
The room was clean; the staff were welcoming and the area was perfectly situated! We paid extra for towels which were clean and thick!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The room was clean, I found the bed comfortable but my partner felt the mattress was too hard. The room was too hot though, we had the a AC going to offset the heat at the end of November! Pool and gym were great!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Queen's Hall if you have time to explore the area.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail while in the area.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
