Riccarton Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Riccarton
Things to do

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Top hotels in Riccarton

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Not worth £150/night. My room had dirty carpet and there were black hair on the bathroom floor when I arrived. One day my room was not cleaned after I came back from the town 15.30. Swimming pool very small for so big hotel. Over all not clean and too expensive."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"This was the most beautiful place I have ever stayed."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"Lovely hotel. Walking distance to the Royal Mile, restaurants, shopping, and the train station."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"Really enjoyed our stay there. Unfortunately the lift was out of order but the staff were really helpful in bringing our cases up and down the stairs! Staff were friendly. Atmosphere was great. Would definitely stay there again and have recommended it to other friends and family. Interesting historical ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Breakfast is good. Great to be near all lpcations"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"Staff not very helpful and elevator issues BUT great location and clean room which makes up for the front desk-"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Riccarton

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – 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 Princes Street 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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port 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.

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.


























