Carrick Knowe Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Royal Mile. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
Explore the campus of 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 lively festivals 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. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Carrick Knowe
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Very comfortable beds. Excellent location
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, clean rooms, and great location. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Room was spotless, the staff supper friendly
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Very nice central hotel with a great bar.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Comfortable bed, had a evening meal which was nioce and the pool was great!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
The room was very comfortable and clean. The customer service was excellent. We traveled with our two kids and having access to a pool was amazing after long days of walking. The breakfast was excellent and the views from the restaurant were amazing as well. Would definitely stay their again
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carrick Knowe
Corstorphine
Visitors to Corstorphine enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Edinburgh Zoo is worth a stop.
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Haymarket
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.
West End
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.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
Carrick Knowe Travel Guide
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- Edinburgh Park
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Royal Highland Centre
- National Museum of Scotland
- Arthur's Seat
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Calton Hill
- The Hub
- Victoria Street
- Royal Infirmary
- Heriot-Watt University
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Dalhousie Castle
