Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy 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
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
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Ravelston Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG
The front desk staff were very nice and polite. They gave me the discount code to park in their lot, and it was easy to pay and to use the code online. The bathroom sink was slow draining and I let them know at checkout time. I ate dinner in the restaurant, but was very disappointed that the Chicken ...
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Front desk staff was extremely helpful, room was clean, dinner was good and convenient location to castle and shopping and the Hop On/Off Bus!
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Hotel was very nice, bedroom very comfortable and staff superb thanks 😊
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great loca
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
We stayed in the quadruple room with a view of the city. The room and bathroom were clean! The room smelled fresh! The staff was friendly. We felt welcome. The location is amazing! Walkable to Edinburgh Castle and to many restaurants and shops! Being able to store our belongings before and after ...
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Hotel was lovely, room was bright and airy
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Ravelston
Murrayfield
Take time in Murrayfield to visit attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Haymarket
In the heart of Edinburgh, Haymarket boasts a variety of pubs, cafés, and restaurants, with historic Ryries Pub as a highlight. Easily accessible, it offers Haymarket railway station, tram connections, and various bus routes for convenient travel.
Gorgie
While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.
West End
Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Dean Village and Johnnie Walker Princes Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.
Stockbridge
Historic sites, museums, and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
