Riccarton Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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Things to do

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies

Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Riccarton

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
"We arrived with a confirmed booking (2 rooms) at almost midnight, only to be told at reception they were fully booked. No further explanation or assistance in helping us get alternative accommodation, so we were stranded in Edinburgh with nowhere to stay. Ended up having to return to the airport ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"I definitely didn’t think it was a four star property. The walls were very thin and the rooms smelled kind of old with worn out furnishings. The bed was a king size but the two twin mattresses put together were on different levels. So there was a drop of about an inch or two from one side of the ..."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
"Great place, staff, and location"
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Overall we had a good stay. Had a few off days with housekeeping but was always rectified. Front desk was welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was good nice selections. Suppers were good. There was definitely 1 server we had the opportunity to have on multiple occasions( Imran). Very pleasant and great ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
"Staff were great!"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
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.

Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia 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.


























