What's New Town Like?

Visitors really like New Town, especially its historical sites, festivals, and cafés. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's museums and selection of shops. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street Gardens are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in New Town?

We have 586 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite places to stay in New Town:

24 Royal Terrace

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

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

The Balmoral Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free WiFi • Spa • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

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

CoDE Co-Living - THE LoFT - Edinburgh

City-center capsule hotel

• • Free WiFi • Central location

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to New Town

Flying to:

• • Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from New Town

Things to See and Do in and around New Town

What to See in New Town

• • Princes Street Gardens
• • Calton Hill
• • Scott Monument
• • Charlotte Square
• • Georgian House

Things to Do in New Town

• • Princes Street
• • George Street
• • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
• • National Gallery of Scotland
• • Omni Centre Edinburgh

Other Popular New Town Attractions

• • St. Andrew Square
• • Waterloo Place
• • Multrees Walk
• • Hanover Fine Arts Gallery
• • Princes Mall

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)