Kingsknowe
Edinburgh
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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.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium, and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing. Discover the lively festivals and shops 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.
Kingsknowe Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The Apex in Grass market is a perfect location for the Castle, Old Town, Royal Mile and loads of restaurants, cafes and pubs. The staff were brilliant and not just one but everyone that dealt with us over the week. They were accommodating and very pleasant. Facilities included a spa and very clean ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/7
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Reviewed on 2026/3/5
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Decent enough hotel for a overnight stop and 10 mins walk to terminal.Get to hotel early enough and get bus from outside door and get to and from Edinburgh for a pre night out.
Reviewed on 2026/3/6
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The staff are friendly welcoming and helpful. The room is big enough for us and we enjoyed the scenery
Reviewed on 2026/3/5
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Rooms are spacious and great kitchen for a few nights. Perfect location for walking to most places and an easy 15 min walk from the tram stops
Reviewed on 2026/3/7
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
We came for a 4 day mini break to Edinburgh. The hotel is next door to Edinburgh Zoo. Catch the 100 Airport bus, Stand A: it is about 15minutes by bus to the hotel. To go to Princes Street in the city centre bus 26/31 is right outside the hotel & about a 15minutes trip. An Open day ticket for bus/tram ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/7
Other neighborhoods around Kingsknowe
Gorgie
While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.
Morningside
Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
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.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
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.
