West Pilton Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit West Pilton
Things to do

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience
Top hotels in West Pilton

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Location is good right meat to a bus route that can take you right downtown. However it is not well maintained. Like broken tile in the bathroom. Stain on carpet and couch. Could use a real renovation."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Clean room, friendly staff, and the area was perfect! Central to a lot of food, bars, and great views all around."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"Beautiful and centrally located in new town."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
"Rooms were tiny. Very few outlets. But great central location."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
"The hotel is on Victoria St., the best location in Edinburgh. Clean room and good amenities. We enjoyed dinner at “Commons Club”. The library next to the reception was nice touch."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh
"Efficient staff"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Where to stay in West Pilton

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.

Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.

Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.





















