Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Pleasance Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
A wonderful location with fantastic views of Edinburgh Castle - perfect for a December evening where it was chucking it down! Lovely rooms, helpful staff, great breakfast.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Rooms were nice and spacious especially for the UK. Everything was very clean and the amenities were great. Good location too.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Room and bathroom are ok. Ypu have ti oay £10 for overnight parking, even though we were in the building about 8 hours as oir flight was at 6am! No mention of any working being carried out at the hotel, but the whole building was covered in scaffolding, disabled bays taken up by machinery and no ...
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great location and breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Comfortable beds, friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
We use Holiday Inn Hamilton when visiting family.we were little disappointed with our stay in your holiday inn hotel Edinburgh. Staff on reception wasn’t friendly She’s the first person You meet . We thought breakfast was included In the room price. Not all staff like the girl at reception maybe ...
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Pleasance
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Edinburgh
Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Queen's Hall while you're in town.
New Town
Discover original neo-classical and Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy Building. Shop along Princes Street, George Street, and the newly redeveloped St James Quarter.
