Broughton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sherlock Holmes Statue
Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Sherlock Holmes Statue. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.
Edinburgh Castle
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.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
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.
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 Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Our pick of the best Broughton Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
helpful staff.clean from. tasty filling breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
Stayed here for 3 nights and it was absolutely incredible! We arrived quite early and the front desk staff were very friendly and stored our bags for us so we could go see the city while waiting to check in (and also stored our bags after check out as we had a late flight)! Every staff member we ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Loved our balcony room. Cozy bed. Great staff. Easy walkable location to the Royal Mile and Victoria Street, the fountains and the Scott Monument. Overall central location. Pool is nice too. Highly recommend a balcony room.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Beautiful room with a king bed and separate living room. Bathroom very nice. I stayed a week and it was so comfortable to have the space. Highly recommend this place. Right across the street from the hop on hop off bus as well.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Actually the best hostel to stay! Very safe very accessible and really nice atmosphere. Best part is the group chat with other travelers to do activities with! Just pretty awesome!!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Good location and breakfast, will stay next time
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Broughton
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
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.
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.
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.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
