Please be advised that Edinburgh city centre is becoming a low emissions zone (LEZ). All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must now meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. To check if your car meets LEZ emissions standards, please visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/lez
Explore Our Edinburgh Attractions Guide
With its dramatic surrounding scenery and fantastic architecture, there is so much to see on a trip to our city. There are plenty of things to do in Edinburgh all year round. But we have chosen some of the top attractions to get you started. There are, of course, plenty more activities you can enjoy during your stay at Parliament House. So don’t be afraid to ask us for additional information on Edinburgh attractions.
Explore our Edinburgh attractions below…
The Perfect Destination for Sightseeing
Steeped in history, Edinburgh seamlessly blends old and new to provide visitors with the perfect destination to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a diverse and vibrant city. Edinburgh’s Old Town and New Town (which is not so new anymore) are jointly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our many historic Scottish buildings include Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate. We have several fascinating museums and galleries. Such as the National Museum of Scotland and the National Gallery of Scotland. And you only need to take a short walk up Calton Hill, just next door to our hotel, for spectacular views and a historic collection of landmarks and monuments.
Our famous festivals
The city is also famous for its year-round festivals. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has grown since 1947 into the biggest annual international arts festival in the world. It takes place every summer, alongside the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Book Festival, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and many more special events. Then over the winter, we have our famous Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations to look forward to.
Select from our Edinburgh attractions above to find out what fun awaits you in this artistic and historic city.
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