Sighthill Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
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.
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.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
St. Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife from Edinburgh
Loch Lomond, the Highlands & Hairy Coos (Small Group)
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Top hotels in Sighthill
Novotel Edinburgh Park
The pillows were a bit too soft, but otherwise everything was great.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
We did not purchase an overpriced Continental breakfast Rooms were very adequate and efficiently appointed but bed was very hard and uncomfortable. Not having shuttle service to airport with heavy bags was unimpressive.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Everything was good. Staff were awesome, friendly and extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The room was cleaned every day, fresh towels by the bed. The staff was kind and accommodating. The breakfast is worth it so please make sure you have breakfast there every day. We had dinner once there and it was fresh and delicious.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Room very nice clean staff friendly
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sighthill
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball and Tynecastle Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
