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
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Top hotels in Riccarton
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
I had a great time
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Friendly and welcoming staff, huge room, comfy beds, location
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Clean comfortable beds and room. Friendly staff. Good food both breakfast and dinner were delicious and good value
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The location was really close to dining and shopping options as well as the landmarks. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Solid hostel, but the curtains on the top pods do little to keep out light as they don’t actually cover the pod. The charger port in my pod didn’t work to charge my phone or laptop and there was no convenient spot in the hostel to sit and charge my devices. There are 2 seats on one floor for the ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Has that newer hotel experience. Close to the airport. Comfortable way to finish off our scotland trip.
Reviewed on 31 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 Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve 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.
Riccarton Travel Guide
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Royal Highland Centre
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Edinburgh Port
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Calton Hill
- Gyle Shopping Centre
