Craiglockhart 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 entertainment choices and lively festivals 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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Our pick of the best Craiglockhart Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
room was clean and as expected Used EV charger by the zoo... free parking after 1700 until 1000. Free parking 24 hours at hotel. Breakfast great and gluten free options available All good
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Staff good room goodshower good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
new hotel so no issues
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great hotel in central location. The food in the restaurant is excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Clean rooms and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Comfortable bed, great amenities, lovely breakfast. Only downside was not many options for vegan diet
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Craiglockhart
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 Braid Hills Golf Course and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
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.
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.
