Staying in West End and Haymarket
An address near Haymarket can sit on either side of a busy junction, while a West End booking may be closer to Shandwick Place or Palmerston Place. Check the final walk from the station before arrival, including road crossings. Accommodation on a main road can receive traffic noise, so ask about the room's position if you sleep lightly.
At a glance
- Best for
- Trains, the airport tram
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- Tram: West End, Haymarket
- Price level
- €€€
Business hotels and Victorian terraces, on the airport tram and the Haymarket rail line.
Good for
- Arriving by the airport tram or a train to Haymarket
- Mid-range hotels with a reasonable price
- A quiet night close to Princes Street
Think twice if
- You want historic streets outside your door
- You want restaurants and bars a few steps away
How West End and Haymarket compares with the rest of Edinburgh
What is near West End and Haymarket
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
From Haymarket station, allow about 8 minutes on foot via the streets leading toward Palmerston Place.
Usher Hall
Walk about 15 minutes from Haymarket station toward Lothian Road and the concert hall on its eastern side.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Allow about 20 minutes from Haymarket station toward Belford Road; check which gallery building holds the exhibition you want.
Eating in West End and Haymarket
Haymarket Terrace and Dalry Road offer practical choices for an arrival-day meal, while the streets around Shandwick Place put more options within reach of the West End. Check evening kitchen hours after a delayed train. If you have an early departure, confirm breakfast arrangements with your accommodation.
Getting around from West End and Haymarket
Haymarket railway station and tram stop form a useful arrival point, while West End tram stop serves Shandwick Place and nearby streets. Lothian buses use the main roads through the area. Walk east toward Princes Street for central sights, allowing extra time for crossings around Haymarket.
Hotels in West End and Haymarket
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Other areas of Edinburgh
Staying in West End and Haymarket
Should I leave the train at Haymarket or Waverley?
If your train stops at both, compare the walk to your accommodation. Haymarket usually makes sense for nearby addresses, while the eastern West End needs a closer map check.
Are West End and Haymarket the same tram stop?
No. They are separate stops. Check the building's location before traveling, since choosing the closer one can save a walk with luggage.
Can I walk to the castle from here?
Yes. From Haymarket, allow roughly 30 minutes via the streets toward the center and an uphill approach. The final climb matters if you have limited mobility.