Edinburgh · United Kingdom
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets: £22
Main adult ticket: Standard admission, booked in advance. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
Last updated
- Standard admission, booked in advanceChild price for ages 5 to 17. On the day: adults £26, children £13. Convert your ticket to a 1-Year Pass for free re-entry for a year. 2027 prices go up by up to £1Child £11£22
- Young person (18 to 24), in advance£17 on the day£14
- Disabled visitor, in advance£13 on the day; access companion free£11
- Palace and The King's Gallery (The Edwardians) combined, in advance17 June to 6 December 2026. On the day: adults £33.30, children £16.60Child £14.80£29.70
- Exclusive guided tour (on days the palace is closed)£55
Main ticket £22 (about US$29 · €26, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Under-5s and access companions go free. £1 tickets for people on Universal Credit and other named UK benefits.
Opening hours
Usually Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays): 9:30am to 6pm from April to October (last entry 4:30pm), 9:30am to 4:30pm from November to March (last entry 3:15pm). Closed 24 to 26 December 2026; as a working royal palace it can close at short notice.
Booking
Book on the Royal Collection Trust's website: it's cheaper in advance than on the day. The admission centre is busiest in the morning; it suggests arriving after 11am.
World Heritage site
Part of Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, on UNESCO's list since 1995. Listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse?
The main adult ticket (Standard admission, booked in advance) costs £22, about US$29 · €26. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse for free?
Under-5s and access companions go free. £1 tickets for people on Universal Credit and other named UK benefits.
When is the Palace of Holyroodhouse open?
Usually Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays): 9:30am to 6pm from April to October (last entry 4:30pm), 9:30am to 4:30pm from November to March (last entry 3:15pm). Closed 24 to 26 December 2026; as a working royal palace it can close at short notice.
Do you need to book Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets in advance?
Book on the Royal Collection Trust's website: it's cheaper in advance than on the day. The admission centre is busiest in the morning; it suggests arriving after 11am.
Is the Palace of Holyroodhouse a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, on UNESCO's list since 1995, listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.