Riccarton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo "Riccarton" by Chris Eilbeck (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Photo "Riccarton" by Chris Eilbeck (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Chris Eilbeck (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Riccarton" by Chris Eilbeck (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Chris Eilbeck (CC BY-SA)
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Photo by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Riccarton" by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA)

Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(189 reviews)

A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.

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

Royal Mile

4.5/5(64 reviews)

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(42 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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

University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(30 reviews)

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 featuring zoo animals and land animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4/5(7 reviews)

Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Activities

Edinburgh station on sunny day

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

AU$447
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$33
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Live Guide

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Live Guide

AU$70
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Live Guide
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$10
Per adult
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

AU$47
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh

AU$35
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh
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Our pick of the best Riccarton Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
4 out of 5
2 Research Avenue South, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$130 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (892 reviews)
Vwry good
"Very good, comfy bed,warm but not hot , check in smoth and staff been polite."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$231 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$231
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,415 reviews)
Great Access
"Great access to Royal Mile and restaurants.and to museums and the Castle.and i loved the pool for a swim.Appreciated too the room cookies and the free bottle of wine. And hot chocolate packages."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$197 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,159 reviews)
Great
"Special thanks to the super helpful friendly girl on reception who checked us in (Spanish accent? didn't catch her name) and offered to help me carry tea one morning. She was great. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$257 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,402 reviews)
"Good Location."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
3 out of 5
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$87 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$87
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
5.6/10 (1,075 reviews)
"The building is not the prettiest but central and for what we paid it was good value . Clean bedding Good sized room Helpful staff Luggage was held all day and all in order when we picked it up ."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$131 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (751 reviews)
"It's basically on the Royal Mile so it's super easy to get to & you won't get lost. When i went to bed, some girls had left the bathroom kind of gross, but when i got up in the morning, I was so happy to find that it had been cleaned up. People were pretty respectful of quiet places which is always ..."

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Riccarton

Edinburgh Zoo showing marine life and zoo animals

Corstorphine

Visitors to Corstorphine enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Edinburgh Zoo is worth a stop.

Corstorphine
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Murrayfield

5/5(1 area review)

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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Merchiston

Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Merchiston
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Morningside

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 Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.

Morningside
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Haymarket

5/5(3 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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West End

4.5/5(54 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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