Riccarton
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
Walk around the campus of University of Edinburgh, a well-known college in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Edinburgh Zoo
Meet the native and exotic animals and discover why Edinburgh Zoo is a popular stop in Edinburgh. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.
Royal Mile
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Royal Mile, a favorite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Riccarton Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Rooms very clean and comfortable, and staff very helpful and polite
Reviewed on 16 January 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Best part of this hotel was the location. Grassmarket is a short walk to the old town which was perfect. Room was spacious, great view of the castle. Very clean, other than the chair having a stain on the seat. The floor in and outside of the room had very creaky floorboards which woke us up a few ...
Reviewed on 10 February 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Good value, location and good staff.
Reviewed on 14 February 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Clean room - not huge but ok for a night
Reviewed on 6 February 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Good location, nice breakfast. Access to the gym snd pool was included in our stay which was great.
Reviewed on 6 February 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Lovely hotel. Nice room, comfy bed, good shower, great wifi. Staff friendly & helpful. Keep up the good work.
Reviewed on 10 February 2026
Other neighborhoods around Riccarton
Murrayfield
Take time in Murrayfield to visit attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Gorgie
While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.
Morningside
Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
Haymarket
In the heart of Edinburgh, Haymarket boasts a variety of pubs, cafés, and restaurants, with historic Ryries Pub as a highlight. Easily accessible, it offers Haymarket railway station, tram connections, and various bus routes for convenient travel.
West End
Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Princes Street and Dean Village. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.
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.
Riccarton
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- George Street
- Princes Street Gardens
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- The Kelpies
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Edinburgh Port
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Arthur's Seat
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Knockhill Racing Circuit
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Victoria Street
- Royal Infirmary
