Riccarton Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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Things to do

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Top hotels in Riccarton

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
"my friend and I stayed there for the festival. we had breakfast once and we enjoyed it. Rooms were always cleaned and in good condition. would have been nice to have had biscuits to go with the tea and coffee. Bus service was great to get in and out of the town. Staff very friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Very good location particularly for choice of restaurants and cafes nearby. Climb up to most of the Fringe venues meant we usually stayed out until early evening before getting ready for dinner and an evening show. We saw three in Hoots in the actual hotel but they ranked amongst the less successful ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
"Paid extra for a room with a window and got a view of a bin and a rat trap in an alleyway. No tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Cosy double is the smallest double room I’ve ever stayed in. Tv was on a side wall and hanging precariously off the wall. No wardrobe but coat hangers on 3 hooks ..."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"This is absolutely not a high class country club. This is an old outdated club from the 1980s…. Bed is hard than the rock Jesus moved. Our room was in desperate need for renovations. Carpet was dirty,"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh
Where to stay in Riccarton

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.


























