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Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park Road
Edinburgh EH16 5BT
Scotland
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What's Near Holyrood Park

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
The Salisbury Hotel £101 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Ceilidh-Donia £60 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Kildonan Lodge Hotel £92 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Holyrood Aparthotel £162 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Atholl Brae Royal Mile N/A 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Voujon 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Reverie 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Hanedan 0.5 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Arthur's Seat 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Holyroodhouse Palace 0.8 mi 1.2 km 4 of 5 stars
The Museum of Edinburgh 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 254 attractions in Edinburgh
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Holyrood Park, also known as the Queen's Park since it is still owned by the monarchy, contains some interesting attractions such as the remains of an...... more » Holyrood Park, also known as the Queen's Park since it is still owned by the monarchy, contains some interesting attractions such as the remains of an ancient volcano, a bird sanctuary, the dramatic Salisbury Crags and three lochs or lakes. « less
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Attraction type: Castle, Park, Urban park
Activities: Hiking
Address: Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5BT
Scotland
Tel: 44 131 652 8150
Fax: 44 131 652 8151

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“Best view on the city”
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5 of 5 stars
Diogenespc
Monterrey
25 Jul 2008

Walk from the pairlament to the top of Arthur's Seat is really worth it and it only takes 30-40 minutes. Excelent view of the city more

“An awesome outdoor adventure spot in the middle of the city!”
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5 of 5 stars
Bustergirl
Madison, Wisconsin
11 Jun 2007
1
person found this review helpful

We spent three nights in Edinburgh recently (staying at the great Ten Hill Place hotel) and really enjoyed our time there. A special spot for us was Holyrood Park, about a 10 minute walk from the hotel. If you are interested in a challenging hike, head up to Arthur's Seat after checking the map at the booth at the parking... more

“A taste of the Scottish wilderness within Edinburgh”
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5 of 5 stars
darksquid
Edinburgh, Scotland
30 May 2005
4
people found this review helpful

Holyrood Park is hands down my favourite spot in Edinburgh. My husband and I live nearby, and it is the reason we moved to the area. The park boasts all of attractions of the Scottish wilderness, all just a few minutes walk from the city centre. The park has beautifully tended grassy fields for sunbathing, sports, or kite-flying. The lochs... more

“時間と体力があればぜひ！！”
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5 of 5 stars
sakuraco
東京
Google Translation
19 Aug 2009

ホリルードハウス宮殿を訪問し終えた際，次はエジンバラ城へ！と意気込んでいたが，ふと頭を上げると南東に広がる丘を登る人が後... more

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Holyrood Park Address

Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh EH16 5BT, Scotland
Tel: 44 131 652 8150 Fax: 44 131 652 8151