Sighthill 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.
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.
Edinburgh Zoo
Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.
Activities
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Our pick of the best Sighthill Hotel Deals
Novotel Edinburgh Park
Comfortable stay
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Beautiful location, we had a room at the front and the view was epic. Rooms are well appointed. It was nice to be able to open the window.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Wi-Fi did not work and not enough USB charging options for a family of 4.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Convenient for Edinburgh Airport, 5 minute walk to the terminal building. Friendly staff at check in. Room modern and clean, good sized shower. Only downside was the heating system. Even turned down to lowest setting room was very warm overnight. The fan could not be turned off from the room so ran ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
We arrived late after travelling after work. The reception team were welcoming and it was an east checkin. There was even frozen meals available at the small shop they had, which solved our issue as we'd missed supper. The room was actually really quiet, which was brilliant as we were up early.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sighthill
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.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
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.
