Craigleith Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the lively festivals 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
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
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 romantic area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Our pick of the best Craigleith Hotel Deals
Village Hotel Edinburgh
Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Reviewed on 26 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Craigleith
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
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.
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.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Princes Street Gardens
- Heriot-Watt University
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Calton Hill
- Knockhill Racing Circuit
- Gyle Shopping Centre
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