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Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Royal Mile, a favorite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.
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.
University of Edinburgh
Walk around the campus at University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Edinburgh Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Kingsknowe Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The room is spacious including with the swimming pool and the sauna is good for family. The view of our hotel is the castle. Staff is very helpful, thank you for Alistair and his team.
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Lovely welcome and a lovely surprise that room was ready early. Great location but room so quiet despite central location. 5 stars recommendation
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
All good
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Staff was kind and helpful Room was clean- no maid service during stay but could go to front desk for more items Breakfast is buffet and was not kept very hot Only one or two outlets for charging
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
The staff was very courteous, helpful and very polite and kind
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Hotel itself is lovely, great location but had issues regarding room & SMEG fridge being within bedroom itself & not vanity area so had machine noises rumbling on & off all night.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
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 Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course 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.
Dalry
You'll appreciate the bars during your time in Dalry and you might want to plan a stop by Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in the area.
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.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
Kingsknowe
- Places of interest
- Kingsknowe Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Edinburgh neighborhoods
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- Water of Leith Visitor Centre
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Grassmarket
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Dean Village
- St. Andrew Square
- Princes Street Gardens
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Usher Hall
- Royal Highland Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Arthur's Seat
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Heriot-Watt University
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Calton Hill
- Knockhill Racing Circuit
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Port
- Victoria Street
- Royal Infirmary
