Penicuik Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Penicuik
Where to stay in Penicuik
Nine Mile Burn
While there might not be top attractions in Nine Mile Burn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Penicuik Tower and West Linton Golf Club.

Carlops
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carlops and surrounding area, you can visit West Linton Golf Club and West Linton Golf Course.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Loved our balcony room. Cozy bed. Great staff. Easy walkable location to the Royal Mile and Victoria Street, the fountains and the Scott Monument. Overall central location. Pool is nice too. Highly recommend a balcony room.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Beautiful room with a king bed and separate living room. Bathroom very nice. I stayed a week and it was so comfortable to have the space. Highly recommend this place. Right across the street from the hop on hop off bus as well.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Actually the best hostel to stay! Very safe very accessible and really nice atmosphere. Best part is the group chat with other travelers to do activities with! Just pretty awesome!!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Very clean room Comfortable bed and very nice bathroom Good kitchenette for light eating We will come back
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Kitchen, refrigerator comfy bed awesome
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Stewart by Heeton Concept
We stayed in Apartment 8 and the first thing that must be stated is that there is no views out the windows. They are frosted for privacy ... BUT... the location is very central and a short walk to Princes St and about 10 minutes to the Castle. Theapartment is spotlessly clean and stylish. The beds ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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.

Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
- Edinburgh Castle
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Princes Street Gardens
- Heriot-Watt University
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Royal Highland Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Edinburgh Port
- Calton Hill
- Gyle Shopping Centre





