Climb an extinct volcano in Holyrood Park for 360-degree views, then sunset on Calton Hill's monuments.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Avoid the summit in high winds.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Always open
- How long to allow
- 2 hours
- Best time to go
- Sunrise or sunset
- Accessibility
- Steep climb; Calton Hill easier
Getting there
- Address
- Holyrood Park, EH8 8AZ
- Parking
- Limited
- Nearest station
- Edinburgh Waverley
Places to stay near Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill
The Scott Hotel, Edinburgh (Uni of Edinburgh Collection)Edinburgh · £££££ · 0.7 km awayPrestonfield House, EdinburghEdinburgh · £££££ · 0.9 km awayEdinburgh Marriott Hotel HolyroodEdinburgh · £££££ · 1.2 km awayKM HotelEdinburgh · £££ · 1.4 km awayTen Hill Place Hotel EdinburghEdinburgh · £££££ · 1.4 km awayKM ApartmentsEdinburgh · £££ · 1.4 km away
More to do nearby
Photo coming soonRoyal palacesRoyal Mile & Palace of HolyroodhouseEdinburgh, Scotland · 1 km awayPaid entryPhoto coming soonFreeMuseumNational Museum of ScotlandEdinburgh, Scotland · 2 km awayFree entryPhoto coming soonFood & drinkThe Scotch Whisky Experience & Camera ObscuraEdinburgh, Scotland · 2 km awayPaid entryPhoto coming soonCastleEdinburgh CastleEdinburgh, Scotland · 2 km awayAdults from £23.50
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