Historic street running from the Castle to the King's official Scottish residence, Holyroodhouse, linked to Mary Queen of Scots.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Climb Arthur's Seat behind the palace for city views (free).
Visiting
- Opening times
- Royal Mile always open; palace most days (closed during royal visits)
- How long to allow
- Half day
- Best time to go
- Morning before crowds
- Accessibility
- Royal Mile is steep and cobbled
Getting there
- Address
- Canongate, EH8 8DX
- Parking
- Limited - use public transport
- Nearest station
- Edinburgh Waverley
Places to stay near Royal Mile & Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel HolyroodEdinburgh · £££££ · 0.4 km awayvoco Edinburgh – Royal TerraceEdinburgh · ££££ · 0.6 km away24 Royal Terrace Hotel EdinburghEdinburgh · £££££ · 0.6 km awayAparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal MileEdinburgh · ££££ · 0.6 km awayPremier Inn Edinburgh City Royal Mile HotelEdinburgh · ££££ · 0.7 km awayhub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile hotelEdinburgh · ££££ · 0.7 km away
More to do nearby
Photo coming soonFreeOutdoors & natureArthur's Seat & Calton HillEdinburgh, Scotland · 1 km awayFree entryPhoto coming soonFreeMuseumNational Museum of ScotlandEdinburgh, Scotland · 1 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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