Ravelston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A forest path with dense green foliage and a misty atmosphere.
Fireworks over a town with visible buildings and a hill.
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A snowy landscape with people skiing and snowshoeing, a large tree, and a building in the background.
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Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

AU$36
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

AU$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

AU$105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

AU$99
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

AU$33
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included

AU$74
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included
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Our pick of the best Ravelston Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG

3 out of 5
107 Queensferry Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$310 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$310
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, close shopping, dissent breakfast, very good kitchen for dining.. Friendly and helpful staff. Very quiet, outstanding view. A little far from downtown, close to bus stop. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$231 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$231
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,546 reviews)
"Location is good right meat to a bus route that can take you right downtown. However it is not well maintained. Like broken tile in the bathroom. Stain on carpet and couch. Could use a real renovation."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$425 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$425
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$384 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$384
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (748 reviews)
"Beautiful and centrally located in new town."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

3 out of 5
152 Morrison Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$311 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$311
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,740 reviews)
"Rooms were tiny. Very few outlets. But great central location."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$737 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$737
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,479 reviews)
"The hotel is on Victoria St., the best location in Edinburgh. Clean room and good amenities. We enjoyed dinner at “Commons Club”. The library next to the reception was nice touch."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
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Our guide on where to stay in Ravelston

Find the best Ravelston areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and outdoor seating at a pub.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent monument featuring columns and a dome, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.

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.

A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

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.

The Usher Hall with a dome and classical architecture.
Photo by Ham
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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.

A river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 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.

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