The Hub, Edinburgh

Name: The Hub
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 473 2015

#234 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Hub is a public arts and events building in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. Located at the top of the Royal Mile, it is a prominent landmark as its tall gothic spire is the highest point in central Edinburgh, and towers over the surrounding buildings below Edinburgh Castle. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1845 (180 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCapacity: 400Coordinates: 55°56'56"N, 3°11'42"W

Address

Old Town (Edinburgh Castle)Edinburgh United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 473 2015

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Day trips

The Hub – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scottish National Gallery, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Gladstone's Land, Castle Rock.

~770 ftN
Old Masters and Scottish masterpieces
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's capital, the Scottish National Gallery stands as a proud custodian of the nation's art treasures. Located on The Mound in Edinburgh, this neoclassical building houses an impressive collection of fine art, making it a must-visit...
~870 ftSE
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's bustling Old Town lies Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic cemetery that is as rich in history as it is in atmosphere. Established in the late 16th century, this graveyard is renowned for its connection to the city's past and its...
~370 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Stepping into Gladstone's Land is like traveling back in time through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This historic tenement, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century city life.
~790 ftW
Natural attraction, Geologic formation, Volcano
Castle Rock, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Castle Rock, an ancient volcanic rock formation, stands as the historic heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This imposing crag, which erupts from the city's skyline, has been a strategic military stronghold for centuries and is now home to Edinburgh's most iconic...
~270 ftW
Memorial
Witches' Well, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Tucked away on the Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, lies the Witches' Well, a poignant memorial to Scotland's dark past of witch trials. This somber site, located at the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, marks the very spot where hundreds of...
~640 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, the Museum on the Mound stands as a testament to Edinburgh's rich cultural tapestry. Located within the iconic headquarters of the Bank of Scotland, this unique museum takes visitors on an enlightening journey...
~120 ftNW
Science museum, Observation decks and towers, Museum
Camera Obscura, Edinburgh
1 min walk • Perched high on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is a unique attraction that offers visitors an enchanting experience blending history, science, and amusement. Established in the 19th century, this fascinating venue houses a delightful...
~740 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
4 min walk • 65 Cowgate is a multi-storey building situated on the historic Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, which is used each August as a venue complex for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest open access festival.
~660 ftNE
Street
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. The term was first used descriptively in W M Gilbert's Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, "...with its Castle and Palace and the royal mile between"...
~300 ftE
Church
Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh is a Category B listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland, situated on Victoria Terrace in the city's Old Town. It is the central meeting house for members of the Quakers in Edinburgh. There is also another Quaker meeting held in the Open Door cafe in Morningside in the south of the city.
~430 ftNE
Museum, Robert Louis Stevenson, Specialty museum
Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Writers’ Museum, housed in Lady Stair's House at the Lawnmarket, on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, presents the lives of three of the foremost Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Hub?

Nearby attractions include Camera Obscura, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh (1 min walk), General Assembly Hall of the Church of Scotland, Edinburgh (1 min walk), St Columba's-by-the-Castle, Edinburgh (1 min walk).

How to get to The Hub by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Hub:

Bus

Victoria Street • Lines: 23, 27, 41 (3 min walk)
The Mound • Lines: 23, 27, 41, 42 (5 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (6 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (11 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (8 min walk)
Haymarket (25 min walk)