Sighthill Travel Guide

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

Edinburgh Castle

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

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.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

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.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

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.

Grassmarket

Things to do

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

฿734
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

฿1,030
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

฿1,588
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Palace in Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

฿901
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

฿773
per adult
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

฿923
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
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Top hotels in Sighthill

Novotel Edinburgh Park

Novotel Edinburgh Park

4 out of 5
15 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,753 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,753
฿3,304 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room good staff"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Novotel Edinburgh Park
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿5,023 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿5,023
฿6,027 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,860 reviews)
"Nice hotel, decent rooms but pool cold"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿4,904 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,904
฿5,885 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,184 reviews)
"Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿3,599 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,599
฿4,319 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,352 reviews)
"Clean and cozy rooms."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,217 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,217
฿5,061 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,408 reviews)
"Near a lot of attractions"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ฿3,367 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,367
฿4,041 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"I liked their games, beer tasting"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Sighthill

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Murrayfield

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

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.

Murrayfield
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Gorgie

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.

Gorgie
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Haymarket

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

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.

Haymarket
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Morningside

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

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.

Morningside
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West End

4/5(668 area reviews)

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.

West End
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Fountainbridge

If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.

Fountainbridge

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