Riccarton 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.
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.
Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
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: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Riccarton
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Enjoyable
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Loved our balcony room. Cozy bed. Great staff. Easy walkable location to the Royal Mile and Victoria Street, the fountains and the Scott Monument. Overall central location. Pool is nice too. Highly recommend a balcony room.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great location. We walked to the Royal mile, Edinburgh castle. It’s so close to the mall with tons of restaurants. Its walkable the airport bus and train station.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
We stayed in the quadruple room with a view of the city. The room and bathroom were clean! The room smelled fresh! The staff was friendly. We felt welcome. The location is amazing! Walkable to Edinburgh Castle and to many restaurants and shops! Being able to store our belongings before and after ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
The staff was awesome.We left a few things in the safe ,they were prompt on otaining the items,and following thur and instructing us on how to have them return .
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Great place.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riccarton
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, 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 Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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.
