5/5 - Excellent
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Known as The Honest Town, clean, historic, friendly locals and a lovely harbour area.
Musselburgh
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Newcraighall
Newcraighall might not have many top sights, but Joppa Shore and Portobello Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is €138 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€138
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,664 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a great location, helpful staff"
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is €113 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€113
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,517 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is €111 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€111
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,237 reviews)
"The hotel well located clean and very friendly. If you are looking for something very Scottish with lots of character this is not the hotel for you. But it was perfect in every other matter … even free parking. Great value!"
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,957 reviews)
"Staff were very welcoming and checked us in early so we could drop our bags and explore the city. Apartment was clean with comfy beds and within easy walking distance of everything. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (800 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations and the staff were always friendly and helpful!"
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Royal Mile, 329 High Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,978 reviews)
"This hotel is fantastic! Staff is incredibly accommodating, rooms are lovely, we even had a washer dryer combo! Loved the beautiful view! Thank you for making our visit truly magical. We will send all our friends your way!"
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Reviews of Musselburgh
4
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Nice town, reasonable amount of shops and lovely river walks
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
There is an ice cream shop in town centre always busy, well worth a visit.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
There is no taxi rank at the train station. 3min walk to a bus stop which took us straight into town outside the hotel in no more than 10 minutes. Local couple helped with bus and driver was amazing. Went into Edinburgh by cab approx £20
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Musselburgh is a relatively quiet coastal town. There are a number of shop , restaurants, pubs. Good location as a base for exploring area.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Excellent access to Edinburgh city centre, couple of local good eateries
- Musselburgh Racecourse
- Morrisons Haven
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- St. Andrew Square
- Dean Village
- Royal Highland Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Portobello Beach
- Princes Street Gardens
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Heriot-Watt University
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Calton Hill
- Royal Yacht Britannia