Broughton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Mimi Au
Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Jock Watson
Photo "Broughton" by Brian McNeil (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Brian McNeil (CC BY)

Popular places to visit

Sherlock Holmes Statue

Sherlock Holmes Statue

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Sherlock Holmes Statue. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.

Sherlock Holmes Statue
Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(189 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(64 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(42 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
Edinburgh Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4/5(7 reviews)

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

Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Activities

Slow portraits on tin - A victorian photography session

Slow portraits on tin - A victorian photography session

AU$93
per adult
Slow portraits on tin - A victorian photography session
Private Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Custom Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

AU$172
per adult
Edinburgh Custom Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Edinburgh: Guided Whisky Tasting & Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Guided Whisky Tasting & Walking Tour

AU$113
per adult
Edinburgh: Guided Whisky Tasting & Walking Tour
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$35
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Inveraray Castle

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

AU$130
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

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

AU$132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
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Our pick of the best Broughton Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
3 out of 5
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$261 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel was very good, all the staff were friendly and polite. The breakfast selection was amazing, never short of food and unlimited teas and coffees was welcome. It was very clean and tidy. It wasn't just the building that made the hotel special but all the staff, a very pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$159 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel at the zoo. The restaurant staff are lovely. Pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$373 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$373
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,760 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and accommodating including front desk and restaurant staff. Early check in was seamless. Lovely breakfast and good dinner had in the restaurant. Lots of healthy and filling options. Quick service. The breakfast from the wait staff, the desk staff -were especially kind and ..."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$281 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$281
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,592 reviews)
"The hotel is close to Waverley Station and the Edinburgh Tram stop on St. Andrew's Square and the Hop on Hop off bus starts just across the street. The staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
3 out of 5
Edinburgh Business Park, 6 Lochside View, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$139 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good value for £50 a night. Handy for Edinburgh airport and clean with helpful staff"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

ibis budget Edinburgh Park
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$307 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$307
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,959 reviews)
"Close to everything, very walkable area,clean, desk staff very kind and helpful"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Other neighbourhoods around Broughton

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Bonnington

Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

Bonnington
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

New Town
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Edinburgh City Centre
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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament featuring a pool and street scenes

Holyrood

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

Holyrood
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Stockbridge

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Stockbridge

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