Ravelston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Our pick of the best Ravelston Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Great location, but run down rooms and amenities. From the outside and immediate entrance, the hotel looked ideal with its great location (near to airport, close to city centre, literally next to the zoo). However, in our experience, the room was tired and looked rundown albeit had a great view! ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"The hotel location was amazing! Hotel was in the Old town and short walk away from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh castle. Our room had a nice view of the Edinburgh castle. Room was very clean and comfortable, slight musty smell. We loved the walk-in shower and bathtub. Breakfast was well done, tasty, ..."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
"The hotel is in a terrible state both on the outside and inside. I made the unfortunate decision to book a room without windows - it was just one night, I would only sleep there, so thought it would work. Big mistake!! Such rooms should not be sold to people and especially not at these rates!!! No ..."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton
"I really enjoyed my stay at Yotel when I was here three years ago, so I booked it again this year. My complaint concerns the room: there was no window and it was right next to noisy swinging doors and across the hall from a staff room where the door often seemed to be slamming shut. I was only there ..."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
"Clean cosy room, helpful staff"
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Our guide on where to stay in Ravelston

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.

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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.

Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
























