Merchiston

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle featuring a castle and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,009 reviews)

A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(575 reviews)

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(628 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(233 reviews)

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4.5/5(204 reviews)

Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

4.5/5(442 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Grassmarket

Things to do

Edinburgh station on sunny day

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

S$434
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

S$31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

S$50
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

S$101
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

S$111
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

S$42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
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Top hotels in Merchiston

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$261 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$261
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,479 reviews)
"Great staff working here! The room was very quiet and comfortable. Close to the train station. I was in town for a bus tour around the Highlands. Walking from the hotel to the bus station was just a little over 10 minutes."

Reviewed on 30 May, 2025

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$220 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$220
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Perfect for watching a concert at Murrayfield Breakfast ok"

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$433 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
S$433
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,893 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and rooms were good size and beds and pillows very comfortable."

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
3 out of 5
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$172 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
S$172
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in our ...
5.8/10 (1,209 reviews)
"It was a great check in got in early but when we got in the room we had 2 ask 4 shower gel , the room was clean but had 2 hld the shower head it wouldnt stay in the holder but generally fine"

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2025

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$244 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$244
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,252 reviews)
"We were impressed with the hotel from the straight forward check in process to the cleanliness of the room and additional perks e.g it was my wife’s birthday; we were offered free drinks and there were perks if you didn’t use room service"

Reviewed on 30 May, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$348 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
S$348
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,078 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was 3 blocks from St. Guiles Church. I stayed in the Castle Turret facing the street and it was very quiet. Staff was helpful and the breakfast offered by the hotel was satisfying. Friendly staff and a clean good size room. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 31 May, 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Other neighbourhoods around Merchiston

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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

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.

Bruntsfield
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Gorgie

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.

Gorgie
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Morningside

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.

Morningside
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Haymarket

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

Haymarket
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West End

4/5(668 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Princes Street to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

West End
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Tollcross

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

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.

Tollcross

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