What's Old Town Like?

People go to Old Town to see famous places such as Royal Mile, as well as its many attractions like Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's museums and selection of shops. Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Town?

We have 557 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Old Town:

Leonardo Edinburgh City

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free buffet breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Scotsman Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

4-star hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Health club • Central location

How to Get to Old Town

Flying to:

• • Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Old Town

Things to See and Do in and around Old Town

What to See in Old Town

• • Royal Mile
• • Grassmarket
• • Edinburgh Castle
• • Real Mary King's Close
• • St. Giles' Cathedral

Things to Do in Old Town

• • Princes Street
• • National Museum of Scotland
• • Scotch Whisky Experience
• • Usher Hall
• • Writers' Museum

Other Popular Old Town Attractions

• • Edinburgh Dungeon
• • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
• • Edinburgh Vaults
• • Gladstone's Land
• • City Art Centre

When Is the Best Time to Visit Edinburgh?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 56°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 39°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, October, July, January (average 3 inches of rainfall)