Riccarton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.
Royal Mile
Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.
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.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Zoo
Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Our pick of the best Riccarton Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Modern hotel with well appointed and spotlessly clean rooms
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Convenient hotel close to all the city has to offer. Clean and tidy rooms, a little on the small side. Great breakfast option, although would have liked to pay less as I only eat continental breakfast it’s one price £18 pp (kids half price) incl hot. Comfy beds, gorgeous view of the castle!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Staff were fantastic and very friendly, especially the waiter in the bar. Hotel is lovely and a nice touch having mulled wine and mince pies out for guests. Room was big and clean. Bed was very comfortable as were pillows and duvets. Nice touch having the leisure facilities although pool could have ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Spent a night at the hostel. I really appreciated how clean and well kept the place was. Staff were all friendly. Definitely will return in the future.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
2nd stay at this hotel, amazing staff couldn't do enough for us, great food and a clean and tidy room.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Room bit dated but comfortable, breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 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 Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills 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.
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- Visit Tollcross
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- Visit Broxburn
- Visit Niddrie
- Visit Kirkliston
- Visit Gogar
- Visit Colinton
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- Visit Leith
- Visit Haymarket
- Visit Pilton
- Visit Ravelston
