Merchiston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(30 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 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 lively festivals and entertainment choices.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Activities

Inveraray Castle

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

AU$117
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$93
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$34
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

AU$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$14
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

AU$48
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
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Our pick of the best Merchiston Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$186 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,623 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful! Extremely courteous and helpful, very professional. Their dedication to making the stay a positive one really elevated the experience. Room (5th floor) was a great size, clean, very comfortable. Had everything you might require for a stay in the room and everything was good ..."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$203 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$203
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,505 reviews)
Would recommend!
"Had a brilliant stay here! Hotel was in a great location for Waverley station, shops and the theatre. Staff were all so lovely and approachable. Rooms were a good size, well decorated and clean. Breakfast was varied and tasteful. The spa was lush! Only minor issues were that we had booked two twin ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$135 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (2,250 reviews)
Excellent position.
"Yotel is a perfectly positioned hotel as a base. Excellent. Cleanliness was very good too. Only 1 thing I would have preffered is tea and coffee making facilities in our room instead of in reception. We will definately return."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
3.5 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$195 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,939 reviews)
"Great location. Great to have a kitchenette. Nice break for 4 days . Would strongly recommend. 🇨🇦"

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
4 out of 5
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, Kirknewton, Scotland
The price is AU$143 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Kirknewton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,569 reviews)
"The hotel is excellent. I use it when visiting my family."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$169 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,214 reviews)
"Super helpful and friendly staff, comfortable bed and great parking"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Merchiston

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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(3 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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Morningside

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

Morningside
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Haymarket

5/5(3 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

4.5/5(54 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(4 area reviews)

Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and The Meadows while in the area.

Tollcross
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Marchmont

Visitors to Marchmont enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Meadows is worth a stop.

Marchmont

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