New Town
Places to eat in New Town, Edinburgh
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New Town's restaurants are its draw. The dining here ranges from casual to fine dining, with Number One at The Balmoral rated 4.7 from around 3,300 reviews—among the highest-rated restaurants in the area. The Dome Edinburgh (4.6 from over 10,000 reviews) is clearly popular with visitors. The Ivy on The Square and Baba Edinburgh both rate 4.4, while The Queens Arms scores 4.5 from over 2,500 reviews. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar rounds out the selection at 4.2.
Where to stay in New Town
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Hanover 71 Suites
71 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
Braid Apartments by Mansley
27 Thistle Street, Edinburgh
The Spires Edinburgh
93-95 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George
19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh
hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Rose Street
Rose Street, Edinburgh
8.3
The George Hotel
George Street, town centre
from £100/night
Le Monde Hotel
16 George Street, Edinburgh
29 Queen Street City Apartments
29 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Things to Do in New Town
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National Galleries Scotland: National
⭐ 4.7
National Galleries Scotland: Portrait
⭐ 4.7
Museum on the Mound
⭐ 4.5
The Edinburgh Dungeon
⭐ 4.5
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
⭐ 4.6
The Real Mary Kings Close
⭐ 4.6
The Cadies and Witchery Tours
⭐ 4.9
The Ghost Bus Tours, Edinburgh
⭐ 4.3
Where to Eat in New Town(19)
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The concentration of strong restaurants here suggests New Town functions as a destination for eating out rather than as a base for an overnight stay. If you're planning to visit, you'll want accommodation elsewhere and make the journey in for dinner, or build a visit around several meals across different venues. The rating counts—particularly the 10,000-plus reviews for The Dome—indicate these are well-established, busy places rather than new ventures.
Attractions Near New Town
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National Galleries Scotland: National
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.7
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National Galleries Scotland: Portrait
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.7
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Museum on the Mound
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.5
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The Edinburgh Dungeon
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.5
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.6
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The Real Mary Kings Close
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.6
The Cadies and Witchery Tours
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.9
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The Ghost Bus Tours, Edinburgh
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in New Town
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The Four Sisters Boatel
⭐ 4.6 · from £1,082/night
Edinburgh Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £24/night
Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.2 · from £26/night
Station Park Caravan Site
Edinburgh Festival Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £290/night
Festival Glamping at The Drum
⭐ 0.0 · from £270/night
Dalkeith Country Park
⭐ 4.6
Slatebarns Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in New Town
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3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £2,228
Powderhall Brae
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £801
New York Style Loft Apartment
4 bed · sleeps 9 · from £5,235
Inchkeith View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £687
Quay Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £503
Tigh Nam Muc
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £627
Whitehouse Studio
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
Forman’s Lodge
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £3,590
Common questions about New Town
Where can I eat in New Town?
We list 19 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around New Town.
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