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The Abbey Residence
Free daily continental breakfast

The Abbey Residence

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (48)
The price is $162
$195 total
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Aug 27 - Aug 28
The Abbey Residence
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,415 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Edinburgh Castle, a popular attraction in Old Town Edinburgh. Our travelers also like the monuments and art galleries in the area. If you want to see more of the museums in Edinburgh, you can easily walk to Scotch Whisky Experience or National Museum of Scotland.

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Royal Mile
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes

Royal Mile

4.5/5(408 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Royal Mile, a popular place for shoppers in Old Town Edinburgh. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at St James Quarter, Omni Centre Edinburgh, and Princes Street.

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Is Gilmerton expensive to stay in?
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Is it worth staying in Gilmerton?
There are 19 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Gilmerton makes it easy to explore Edinburgh, including the neighborhoods of Old Town Edinburgh and Edinburgh City Centre.
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Find out more about Gilmerton

Find out more about Gilmerton

What's Gilmerton Like?

If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Gilmerton. Nature lovers can visit Gilmerton Cove. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

How to Get to Gilmerton

Flying to:

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 9.3 mi (15 km) from Gilmerton

Things to See and Do in and around Gilmerton

Things to See near Gilmerton:

  • Gilmerton Cove (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
  • Royal Mile (3.6 mi/5.8 km away)
  • Edinburgh Castle (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
  • Arthur's Seat (2.8 mi/4.4 km away)
  • Dalkeith Country Park (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)

Things to Do near Gilmerton:

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
  • Queen's Hall (3 mi/4.8 km away)
  • Festival Theatre (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
  • Dynamic Earth (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
  • National Museum of Scotland (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Edinburgh?

  • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 56°F)
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
  • Rainiest months: October, July, December, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)

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