How much does Calton Hill cost?

Nothing. Calton Hill is free to visit.

Viewpoint

Calton Hill

A hill at the east end of Princes Street with a group of monuments and a wide view over the city. The Council lists it among its parks.

Cost Free

Time needed 1 hour

Best time Sunset or early morning

Free Early morning

What the guides say about Calton Hill

Start with Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, then climb Arthur's Seat or Calton Hill for the view.

From Things to Do in Edinburgh: What the Guides Agree On for a First Visit

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What's on near Calton Hill

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Calton Hill, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Festival

Edinburgh Science Festival 2027

3 Apr to 18 Apr 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Science festival held 3 to 18 April 2027 across the city.

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Festival

Edinburgh International Children's Festival 2027

29 May to 6 Jun 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Performing arts festival for children, 29 May to 6 June 2027.

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Festival

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2027

16 Jul to 25 Jul 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Jazz and blues festival, 16 to 25 July 2027.

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Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027

6 Aug to 30 Aug 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

The Fringe's 80th edition runs 6 to 30 August 2027 at venues across the city.

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Film

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2027

12 Aug to 18 Aug 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Film festival, 12 to 18 August 2027.

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Smaller local events nearby

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Edinburgh Playhouse
Performance at Edinburgh Playhouse.
Map · Source: Edinburgh Playhouse (ATG)
Mean Girls Theatre and shows
17 to 21 Nov · Edinburgh Playhouse
Event at Edinburgh Playhouse.
£45.50 to £129.50 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh

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Nearby

Collective Gallery and City Observatory Museum · 1 min walk A free contemporary art centre on Calton Hill that uses the City Observatory. National Monument of Scotland Landmark · 1 min walk The unfinished Parthenon-style monument on Calton Hill, built as a memorial to the Scottish dead of the Napoleonic Wars. Nelson Monument Landmark · 1 min walk A tower on Calton Hill you can climb for views of the city. Edinburgh Playhouse Landmark · 3 min walk A large theatre at the top of Leith Walk, with its box office run by ATG Tickets. St Mary's Catholic Cathedral Church · 4 min walk The Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. Westfield St James Quarter Shopping · 5 min walk A shopping centre by Princes Street and Waverley with shops, restaurants and entertainment.

Around Calton Hill

Monuments and the view

Calton Hill rises at the east end of Princes Street. It has a cluster of monuments, a free contemporary art centre and one of the best views of the city.

Calton Hill has 6 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 2 landmarks, 2 parks and gardens, 1 viewpoint and 1 museum. Read the Calton Hill guide.

Hillside Crescent Gardens Park · 5 min walk
London Road Gardens Park · 5 min walk

Good to know

How much does Calton Hill cost?: Nothing. Calton Hill is free to visit.
How long do you need at Calton Hill?: Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Calton Hill?: Sunset or early morning.

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