Penicuik

Travel Guide

Lovely and unseasonably warm February day - about to tackle the hills in the distance!
Lovely and unseasonably warm February day - about to tackle the hills in the distance!
The old town of Penicuik was once a leading paper making town in Midlothian,near Edinburgh. High quality paper and bank notes were produced here. The Town hall is a notable landmark.
Scariest wind I've been in yet., found myself having to sit down to compose myself before going back down lol😱
Best place to blow away the cobwebs
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NT$3,443 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$3,443
NT$4,132 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,455 reviews)
Best part of this hotel was the location. Grassmarket is a short walk to the old town which was perfect. Room was spacious, great view of the castle. Very clean, other than the chair having a stain on the seat. The floor in and outside of the room had very creaky floorboards which woke us up a few ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/10

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NT$3,529 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$3,529
NT$4,234 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,382 reviews)
Room was pretty clean upon arrival! The shower had a weird smell but it ended up going away after a day or so. Staff were very friendly! Good water pressure. Beds were super comfy as well.

Reviewed on 2026/2/6

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

4 out of 5
111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NT$2,103 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$2,103
NT$2,524 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (658 reviews)
Good location, nice breakfast. Access to the gym snd pool was included in our stay which was great.

Reviewed on 2026/2/6

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,382 reviews)
Room was pretty clean upon arrival! The shower had a weird smell but it ended up going away after a day or so. Staff were very friendly! Good water pressure. Beds were super comfy as well.

Reviewed on 2026/2/6

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,122 reviews)
Great views perfect location staff all very friendly

Reviewed on 2026/2/7

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)
Enjoyed this stay of 6 nights. Comfortable suite, convenient location, courteous and helpful staff. Loved the tea and coffee station as complementry. Would visit again. I highly recommend this property.

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

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4.5/5(1,415 reviews)

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Edinburgh Castle
Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland

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4.5/5(279 reviews)

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See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

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

Royal Mile

4.5/5(408 reviews)

Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

Royal Mile
Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.

Grassmarket

4.5/5(240 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Grassmarket

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