Niddrie
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit

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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
Things to do

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

St. Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife from Edinburgh

The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Top hotels in Niddrie

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
The hotel was clean, modern and a great stay overall. We enjoyed the pool and sauna, however the pool area felt quite small considering the amount of families there during the easter holidays. We dined in the restaurant and had lovely food and decided to add on breakfast for the next morning, but ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
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Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Helpful staff and comfortable room
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Excellent hotel, in a very good location, close to everything. The maintenance of one of the just two elevators was a real pain. Everything else, was very good.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The staff were very friendly, was great to have such a warm welcome as the starting point of our stay in Edinbrugh. The hotel had amazing view of the castle, day and night, very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great restaurant & staff
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Niddrie

Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Joppa Shore.

Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

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.




