Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street is located in the heart of Edinburgh`s New Town, overlooking the picturesque Edinburgh Castle. As the city`s main shopping street, Princes Street is an excellent location from which guests can explore Edinburgh. As well as the plentiful shopping and dining opportunities, guests can be introduced to emerging artists by Collective in the William Playfair-designed City Observatory which is only a five minute walk away. Alternatively, guests can climb the 287 steps to the top of the Scott Monument only a few streets away from the hotel. For another art fix, guests can adventure to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery which was opened in 1889. The purpose-built gallery celebrates such Scots as Robert Burns, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Billy Connolly. More Info.