Kingsknowe Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Kingsknowe
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Top hotels in Kingsknowe
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Staff were wonderful! Really nice, chatty, and helpful. Always kind and keen to help. Rooms were good for the price. Beds were comfy. Bit outdated though, and some things to help improve the stay. - no hooks anywhere! Two people staying in the room, nowhere to hang towels after a shower, nowhere ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Very clean room, friendly staff and very conveniently positioned.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Spoless room staff were realy nice and helpful
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Staff were lovely, hotel clean, nice food
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Very friendly staff at reception, clean room, quiet…
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great service, beautiful rooms, and amazing restaurant!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kingsknowe
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
