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.
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
Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
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
Rooms very clean and comfortable, and staff very helpful and polite
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great hotel in an amazing location. Rooms were good, but very hot & if you opened the windows could get a little noisy at night due to its central location. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
We really like the Delta Marriott hotel it’s a really clean and modern hotel ,everything is designed with comfort in mind and the attention to detail is amazing.Staff are amazing and professional.Perfect place to stay if you are in Edinburgh
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Friendly staff very clean rooms and excellent atmosphere!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Always good.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
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 Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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