Craigleith
Edinburgh
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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 enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
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 Playhouse Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.
Things to do
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: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Top hotels in Craigleith
Village Hotel Edinburgh
Our room was clean and spacious but had the worst view, or should i say no view. Good job we didnt intend spending a lot of time in the room. We were on the second floor along with a lot of young guests so it was quite noisy at night time. Breakfast was decent enough, plenty to choose from. The staff ...
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Everything was great , from cleanness to friendly staff and the breakfast was delicious and very generous
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
I liked everything about this hotel especially the location. The staff was great and the rooms were nice. I would highly recommend this property.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
It was a great central and cheap place to sleep. The pod beds were comfy and lots of showers and bathrooms.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Viajamos en Familia para conocer Edinburgo y estuvimos muy comodos en este hotel! Si bien no está en el centro, está al lado del zoo y la zona es muy tranquila. La parada de micros está en la puerta, llegan muy rapido al centro y al aeropuerto. La espera es breve. El hotel está muy bien equipado, ...
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The room was great, the breakfast buffet was so yummy and the staff was so lovely.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Craigleith
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.
West End
Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Dean Village. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.
Haymarket
Take time in Haymarket to visit attractions like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station to see more of the city.
New Town
Travelers 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.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
