Public Toilets in Edinburgh
Find 117 public toilets within 5 miles of the centre of Edinburgh, including 87 wheelchair accessible, 115 free to use, 54 with baby changing. Use the map below to find the nearest toilet to your location, or filter by facilities.
Public Toilets in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital, drawing millions of visitors each year to the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and the Festival Fringe. The Old Town and New Town together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether you're climbing Arthur's Seat, browsing Princes Street shops, or walking the Royal Mile, the map below shows the nearest toilets.
Our interactive map opens on the 117 public toilets within 5 miles of the centre of Edinburgh. Click "Use My Location" to find the nearest facilities, or browse the map to explore. Each toilet marker shows accessibility information, opening hours, and whether entry is free or paid.
Accessible Toilets in Edinburgh
There are 87 wheelchair accessible public toilets within 5 miles of the centre of Edinburgh. Use the "Wheelchair accessible" filter to find them. 13 locations accept RADAR keys for National Key Scheme access.
Our data lists accessible toilets at St James Quarter (EH1 3SP). The City of Edinburgh Council lists accessible toilets at Princes Street Gardens Ross Bandstand and Princes Street Gardens West.
Toilet Tips for Edinburgh
- St James Quarter, near the east end of Princes Street, has toilets that our data lists as free.
- On the Royal Mile, the City of Edinburgh Council lists a public toilet at Castle Hill, at the top end.
- National Rail lists the toilets at Waverley Station off the ticket hall.
- If you are visiting Edinburgh Castle, the castle has its own toilets inside for visitors.
Toilets Nearest the Centre of Edinburgh
The 20 named toilets in our data closest to the centre of Edinburgh, nearest first, within the 5 miles the map opens on. This list is rebuilt from the same data as the map at every weekly update.
- Edinburgh Waverley Station, EH1 1TR (145 yards) 🚼 🔑 🆓
- St James Quarter, EH1 3SP (0.1 miles) ♿ 🆓
- City Art Centre, EH1 1BS (0.2 miles) 🆓
- St Andrew Square Bus and Coach Station, EH1 3DQ (0.2 miles) ♿ 🚼 🔑 🆓
- TK Maxx, EH1 1BQ (0.2 miles) 🚼 🔑 🆓
- Stills Centre for Photography, EH1 1BP (0.2 miles) ♿ 🚼 🆓
- Scottish Story Telling Centre, EH1 1SR (0.2 miles) 🆓
- M&S, EH1 3PR (0.2 miles) 🚼 🆓
- Mound (Paraplegic) Toilets, EH1 2LX (0.3 miles) ♿ 🔑 🆓
- Mound (Gents only) Toilets, EH1 2NA (0.3 miles) 🆓
- Central Library Toilets, EH1 1JX (0.4 miles) ♿ 🚼 🆓
- National Museum of Scotland, EH1 1HD (0.4 miles) ♿ 🚼 🆓
- Castlehill, EH1 2NQ (0.4 miles) 🆓
- Ross Band Stand, EH2 3AB (0.5 miles) ♿ 🔑 🆓
- The Scottish Parliament Toilets, EH8 8BX (0.5 miles) ♿ 🚼 🆓
- Nicolson Square Toilets, EH1 1YS (0.5 miles) 🆓
- Middle Meadow Walk Toilets, EH1 2QP (0.6 miles) ♿ 🆓
- Alexander Graham Bell (JD Wetherspoon), EH3 6DH (0.7 miles) ♿ 🚼 🔑 🆓
- West End Toilets, EH3 9BY (0.7 miles) ♿ 🚼 🔑 🆓
- Castle Terrace Car Park Toilets, EH99 1SP (0.7 miles) ♿ 🆓
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public toilets are there in Edinburgh?
There are 117 public toilets within 5 miles of the centre of Edinburgh, including 87 wheelchair accessible facilities and 115 that are free to use.
Where can I find accessible toilets in Edinburgh?
Use the wheelchair accessible filter on our map to find 87 accessible toilets within 5 miles of the centre of Edinburgh. 13 locations also accept RADAR keys.
Are there public toilets on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh?
The City of Edinburgh Council lists a public toilet at Castle Hill, at the top of the Royal Mile. Our data also lists toilets at the Scottish Parliament (EH8 8BX), near the bottom end. Some cafes along the Mile let customers use their toilets.
Where are the toilets near Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh Castle has toilets inside for visitors, including adapted toilets near the entrance and in Crown Square. Outside the castle, the City of Edinburgh Council lists public toilets at Castle Hill and in Princes Street Gardens.
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