Restalrig Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
Our pick of the best Restalrig Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
clean room, good view, good location
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Nice hotel, clean quite room, comfy beds. Excellent breakfast and bar area. Free carpark a big plus. Bus stop at front of the hotel
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Loved our stay at CODE - The Court. As a family it was brilliant having a family room with bunk beds for the younger ones. Everything was so clean and service was amazing. The staff were all so helpful with any questions we had. Will definitely be back
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
We arrived adter a bit of a nightmare journey with trains cancelled and local snow as we left. We managed to re-route and got to the hotel tired and cold to be told our room was already available and to head straight up to get warm. The room was lovely. We booked a super king sized room for a bit ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The room was clean, I found the bed comfortable but my partner felt the mattress was too hard. The room was too hot though, we had the a AC going to offset the heat at the end of November! Pool and gym were great!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
The hotel is in an amazing area, its so nice and peaceful. The bed was a lot firmer from what I would usually like and the walk down to the bus stop at the bottom is all on the main driveway road, but other than that its an amazing place, with fantastic staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Restalrig
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port 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.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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