Riccarton 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 fascinating museums 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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Our pick of the best Riccarton Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Rooms very clean and comfortable, and staff very helpful and polite
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Very friendly staff and could not have been more helpful. Lovely spa
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Great spot!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Loved my stay here!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Lovely room at the front of the hotel. Staff are always brilliant. Breackfast was lovely but not inexpensive.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riccarton
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.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.
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.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
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.
