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The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is surrounded by some of the city's most famous landmarks. Just a short stroll away is the magnificent Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the Queen in Scotland, and the adjacent Holyrood Park, where guests can take a scenic hike up to Arthur's Seat for panoramic views of the city. A walk along the historic Royal Mile leads guests to Edinburgh Castle, another must-visit landmark. Nearby, guests can explore the Scottish Parliament, the Museum of Edinburgh, and the dynamic array of shops, restaurants, and traditional pubs in the Old Town. The hotel is also a short drive from Princes Street, where you'll find a host of high-street shops and the beautiful Princes Street Gardens. After a day of sightseeing, guests can return to the comforts of the hotel, perhaps enjoying a rejuvenating treatment at the spa or a gourmet meal at the restaurant. With its prime location and first-class facilities, the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is an ideal choice for visitors wishing to explore the vibrant and historic city of Edinburgh.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 147 feet / 44.8 metres above sea level
Portobello West Beach
Near Edinburgh - a sandy composition 2.2 miles away.
Portobello Beach
Near Edinburgh - a sandy composition 2.4 miles away.
Fisherrow West Beach
Near Musselburgh - a sandy and shingle composition 4.1 miles away.
Musselburgh Beach
Near Musselburgh - a sandy composition 4.2 miles away. A small beach at high tide that opens up as the tide receeds.
Fisherrow East Beach
Near Musselburgh - a sandy and shingle composition 4.3 miles away.
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Breakfast available
Car Parking onsite / close by
Children Welcome
Pets Allowed
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Indoor Pool
Air Conditioning
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Breakfast available
Car Parking onsite / close by
Children Welcome
Pets Allowed
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Indoor Pool
Air Conditioning
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Fife Airport Kinglassie Fife
KY6 2SL
16.0 miles Cumbernauld Airport
Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
G68 0HH
30.8 miles
Motorways
M8 Junction 1 5.6 miles M90 Junction 1
Edinburgh
8.3 miles M9 Junction 1
Edinburgh Airport , Broxburn, Uphall, Bathgate
8.7 miles
Railway Stations
Waverley (Edinburgh) station code = EDB
EH1 1BG
0.6 miles Edinburgh Waverley
station code = EDB
EH1 1BG
0.6 miles
Ferry Ports
Attractions & places to see near this Hotel
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Scottish Parliament Building -
EH99 1SP
NT 26730 73838
= tones.tags.reef Hotels nearby. 2 minutes walk
EH99 1SP
NT 26730 73838
= tones.tags.reef Hotels nearby.
A modern parliament building housing the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood close to Holyrood Park and within the UNESCO World Heritage Site
0.1m / 0.2km -
The Nelson Monument -
EH7 5AA
NT 26251 74118
= flats.opens.clues Hotels nearby. 5 minutes walk
EH7 5AA
NT 26251 74118
= flats.opens.clues Hotels nearby.
A Monument to lord Nelson with Regent Gardens with a time ball at the top and great views over the city and sea
0.3m / 0.5km -
Palace of Holyroodhouse -
EH8 8DX
NT 26897 73919
= desire.crown.poem Hotels nearby. 3 minutes walk
EH8 8DX
NT 26897 73919
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A Royal Palace, and the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and with a long history of other monarchs through the ages. The palace is open to the public to tour
0.2m / 0.3km -
Calton Hill -
EH7 5AA
NT 26249 74218
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0.4m / 0.6km - 6 minutes walk
EH7 5AA
NT 26249 74218
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A hill within Regent Gardens close to the city centre with paved access and great views over the city
Elevation = 103 Meters / 337.9 Feet0.4m / 0.6km -
Holyrood Abbey -
EH8 8DX
NT 26897 73919
= desire.crown.poem Hotels nearby. 3 minutes walk
EH8 8DX
NT 26897 73919
= desire.crown.poem Hotels nearby.
Located next to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the medieval abbey is now in ruins with no roof, though the walls are still standing, giving an insight to the historical grandeur of the abbey which is open for tours.
0.2m / 0.3km -
Festival Theatre -
EH8 9FT
NT 26039 73302
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0.4m / 0.6km - 7 minutes walk
EH8 9FT
NT 26039 73302
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The Royal Mile -
EH1 1PT
NT 26156 73701
= filled.punks.bucks Hotels nearby. 4 minutes walk
EH1 1PT
NT 26156 73701
= filled.punks.bucks Hotels nearby.
Not one specific place but a collection of streets covering an area known as \"Old town\" running approximately from the castle gates to the Palace gates. A popular tourist destination In ediburgh
0.3m / 0.5km -
The University Of Edinburgh -
EH8 9YL
NT 25946 73376
= ships.axed.richer Hotels nearby. 7 minutes walk
EH8 9YL
NT 25946 73376
= ships.axed.richer Hotels nearby.
The university has 5 main Campus locations with the main campus in the city positioned just a little south of the city centre
0.5m / 0.8km -
National Monument Of Scotland -
EH7 5AA
NT 26301 74148
= types.forced.chips Hotels nearby. 5 minutes walk
EH7 5AA
NT 26301 74148
= types.forced.chips Hotels nearby.
a large monument in memorial to Napoleonic Wars and the Scots who fought - location on Carlton Hill Regents Gardens
0.3m / 0.5km -
Edinburgh Playhouse -
EH1 3AA
NT 26109 74413
= stiff.cones.makes Hotels nearby. 8 minutes walk
EH1 3AA
NT 26109 74413
= stiff.cones.makes Hotels nearby.
An old style playhouse and a a Grade I Listed Building with multi- tiered circle and balcony seating has the largest capacity of seats of any working theatre in the UK at 3059. The venue now shows music concerts, musicales, comedy, and dance
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Macdonald Hotel?
The Fisherrow East Beach is 4.3 miles from this Macdonald Hotel. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions