Craigmillar
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Popular places to visit

Craigmillar Castle
Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to Craigmillar Castle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums 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 lively festivals 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.
Things to do

'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond

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

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Top hotels in Craigmillar

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Craigmillar

Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.

Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.