Ravelston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ravelston
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included
Our pick of the best Ravelston Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG
"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 Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"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
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Clean room, friendly staff, and the area was perfect! Central to a lot of food, bars, and great views all around."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"The bedroom was musty, the windows were the only ventilation but the alley was loud with restaurant noise, trash dumping throughout the night, and smelled like a fryer. The bathroom was moldy. The breakfast did not taste good and was low quality, and the breakfast room was too bright with no windows ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
"Rooms were tiny. Very few outlets. But great central location."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
"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
Our guide on where to stay in Ravelston
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
