Gogar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Gyle Shopping Centre
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gyle Shopping Centre. Discover the lively bars and lively festivals in this walkable area.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
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
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
Our pick of the best Gogar Hotel Deals
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Beautiful memories, friendly staff and clean environment
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
Rooms were ok very prison like
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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
Did not have breakfast. Other meals were first class. Our room was clean and well equipped. A nice view and balcony but could not access balcony for safety reasons. All staff were fabulous
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
new hotel so no issues
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Room was clean and tidy and the staff very friendly, helping with any query and held our bags safely and securely when we checked out as we had a late flight out of Edinburgh, allowing us to go out for the day without the hassle of carrying around luggage. Perfectly located with shops, malls and ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gogar
Corstorphine
Visitors to Corstorphine enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Edinburgh Zoo is worth a stop.
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
