Craigleith

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing heritage elements and a castle

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.

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

Royal Mile

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

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals

Edinburgh Zoo

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

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

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

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

RM102
per adult
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

RM165
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

RM210
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour

Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour

RM102
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

RM102
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour - Skip the Line

Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

RM289
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
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Top hotels in Craigleith

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
140 Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM497 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM497
RM597 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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)
"Some of the most helpful and friendly staff I’ve experienced. Front desk guy who checked us in really set the tone for our vacation."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 RM679 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM679
RM815 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,854 reviews)
"We loved the large rooms, friendly staff, food and drink options and the convenience to all the restaurants, sight seeing and transportation in Edinburgh. We couldn't have picked a better location. I would definitely stay at Apex Waterloo again."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is RM618 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM618
RM741 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (2,168 reviews)
"Staff was helpful, courteous and professional. Great locations, clean, comfortable beds. But our room faced the back of the hotel where the parking and trash was. Unfortunately, trash was strewn about and not placed in the dumpster. And most of the noise from the parking lot seemed to come from workers ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is RM468 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM468
RM562 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (2,347 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Good location."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is RM584 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM584
RM701 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,406 reviews)
"Great location !! Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is RM457 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM457
RM548 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room and very nice staff"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – 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 showing heritage architecture and night scenes

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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.

New Town
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Fountainbridge

If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.

Fountainbridge
Calton Hill showing general coastal views, a city and skyline

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle 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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