East Pilton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular East Pilton attractions
Activities

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
Our pick of the best East Pilton Hotel Deals

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"No laundry facilities for guest use—only laundry service. Otherwise fabulous! The staff were so friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in early in the morning, which was a lifesaver because we were wiped out from traveling. They helped us figure out how to use the train station when we were ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"Clean and comfortable with friendly staff but very tired bathroom and poor breakfast."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"The room was comfortable. The towels were large. It said it was a superior room, but the noise from the street kept me from getting sleep. You have to keep the window open since there is no air conditioning. It would have been nice to have complimentary coffee. There was one cup for each day set ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"The rooms were not very clean. There is no coffee or tea service after 10 pm. Breakfast was very limited"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"For a hostel this was excellent! Nice theme and great location"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
"Breakfast okay. Regular English options. Room cleanliness needs work, a bit of a hoover and dusting around ends would be great. Shower curtain was mouldy at the bottoms so that was a bit gag inducing. Shower itself pressure okay. Room was noisy at nights as could hear the plumbing for everyone's ..."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in East Pilton

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.





















