Craigleith

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle featuring a castle and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,009 reviews)

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.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(575 reviews)

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(628 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(233 reviews)

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4.5/5(204 reviews)

Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

4.5/5(442 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Grassmarket

Things to do

Loch Ness Boat Cruise

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

S$121
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

S$65
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Edinburgh station on sunny day

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

S$437
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

S$30
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Inveraray Castle

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

S$116
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Small-Group Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands Full-Day Tour

Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh

S$209
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh
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Top hotels in Craigleith

Village Hotel Edinburgh
Village Hotel Edinburgh
4 out of 5
140 Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$275 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$275
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was good. Loved that there was a Starbucks on site as well as a bar & grill. Staff were lovely. Easy enough to leave the car there and get an uber into the main city. My only real issue was that there was only shampoo in the shower and no conditioner.. for a girl with medium-long hair, ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Village Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$390 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$390
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,741 reviews)
"Apex Waterloo is a fantastically located hotel as so many things Edinburgh has to offer is within walking distance: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood, and more. The parking garage is right around the corner and there is a large indoor shopping mall in the same vicinity. Our room was comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$398 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$398
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,969 reviews)
"- Acknowledged any issues and service recovery was quick and met expectations. - Breakfast was great! - Staff, except for the guy that looks like a marvel hero with a thick eastern block accent -- he was rude. - Irian was very responsive, and we greatly appreciate his help. - Great location!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is S$235 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
S$235
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Convenient location, buses into city centre. Nice pool, good breakfast"

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$286 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$286
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,279 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. It was minimalist, but had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$186 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
S$186
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (931 reviews)
"Affordable place close to everything that Edinburgh has to offer. They have cute little events each day of the week. Staff is very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Craigleith

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Stockbridge

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Historical 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.

Stockbridge
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West End

4/5(668 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Princes Street to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

West End
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Haymarket

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

Haymarket
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(1,225 area reviews)

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 Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

New Town
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Princes Street or Royal Mile and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Edinburgh City Centre
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Tollcross

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

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.

Tollcross

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