What's New Town Like?
Visitors really like New Town, especially its historical sites, festivals, and cafes. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's museums and selection of shops. Take in some culture at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Bourne Fine Art. There's plenty more to see, including Assembly Rooms and George Street.
How to Get to New Town
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from New Town
Getting to New Town on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Princes Street Tram Stop
- St Andrew Square Tram Stop
Things to See and Do in and around New Town
What to See in New Town
- Assembly Rooms
- St. Andrew Square
- Scott Monument
- Charlotte Square
- Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre
Things to Do in New Town
- George Street
- Princes Street
- Scottish National Gallery
- St James Quarter
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
Other Popular New Town Attractions
- Georgian House
- Princes Street Gardens
- Waterloo Place
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Calton Hill