About Palace of Holyroodhouse
Step into Scotland's royal residence at the foot of the Royal Mile, where families can explore grand state apartments and historic chambers with a complimentary audio guide. Facilities include a restaurant, accessible toilets and baby changing areas.
What's nearby
- Scottish Parliament Building next door
- Holyrood Abbey 150m away
- Clarinda's Tearoom 200m away
- Royal Mile Primary School 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Such a beautiful historical place, the ruins of the Abbey & the Palace. It's great you can get a headset & player which means you can do the your in your own time & replay any room when you need. The history of the Royal family & Scotland is so interesting, there's so much to take in & see. Mary Queen of Scots of course is the favourite ❤️. I'd recommend getting a ticket before you go. You cantbtske photos inside the palace itself, but you can everywhere else. The cafe sells delicious coffee & treats & the gift shop is worth a visit.
· via Google
Well organised and thoughtful movement through the venue. Wonderful multimedia guide to talk you through the rooms. The wardens in each room are incredibly helpful and will answer any questions you have if they can. Quite a complex history to keep track of but picked up quite a bit as we went along. Definitely worth seeing when in Edinburgh
· via Google
Make timd to visit here. You will be pleasantly suprised with the amount to look at and the history it holds. Staff are exceptionally helpful. Im disabled and they coudnt have done any more to assist. Please try the cafe - great coffee and food all reasonsblt priced. The insite shop is a little pricey but its a Royall Palace so thats to be expected. However, the guide books, postcards and fancy royal tea in tins , and tea towells, were reasonibly priced. The garden are beautiful and it takes your breath away to stand in the garden looking at Arthurs Seat right next to it. Although you cannot take photos inside the palace - you can outside and in the gardens. I managed to take some spectauler pictures. Would i go there again - yes i would. Its one of those places where each time you visit you will notice something new/ differant its just there is so much to see you wont always see it all the first couple of times.
· via Google
Holyrood Palace is a beautiful and fascinating place to visit. The palace is full of history and stunning architecture, but the highlight for me was the old Holyrood Abbey. The ruins are absolutely breathtaking and have a unique, peaceful atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. It’s a must visit for anyone exploring Edinburgh and interested in Scotland’s rich history. Highly recommended!
· via Google
Visitors say this royal palace offers a fascinating glimpse into Scottish royal history with beautifully preserved State Apartments and stunning gardens. They also highlight the excellent, informative audio guide, which is included with the ticket and enhances the experience. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the convenient on-site cafe and gift shop.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX Get directions
- Category
- Castles & Palaces
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (23,280 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Edinburgh