Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Must SeeCulture

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Holyrood, Edinburgh 2 hrs ~£20

About

The King’s official Scottish residence, with royal apartments and an abbey ruin.

Good to know

  • Check royal closures
  • Beautiful gardens

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Palace of Holyroodhouse with Calton Hill, Arthur’s Seat and Royal Mile for a full day around Holyrood.

Calton Hill

Free1 hr

700 m · 11 min walk

Arthur’s Seat

Free2h 30m

1.1 km · 18 min walk

Royal Mile

Free2 hrs

1.2 km · 18 min walk
1.2 km · 18 min walk
1.2 km · 19 min walk

Eat and drink nearby

1.6 km · ~11 min by metro/taxi
2.5 km · ~14 min by metro/taxi

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby