Kingsknowe 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 family-friendly 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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kingsknowe
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Ideal location. Just off Victoria st. So easy to get to the castle, royal mile, etc. great base for tourists.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Great location and the room was very nice.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Friendly staff Good amenities
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Room was clean and practical and the bed was comfortable enough, that’s the positives. Bar wasn’t well stocked. On the Friday evening one of the bar staff appeared to have trouble understanding English. The choice of food on the menu was limited, food took about 30 mins from ordering and was rather ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Great staff, lovely communal area and rooms clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kingsknowe
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
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.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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
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.
