Gogar
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Gyle Shopping Centre
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gyle Shopping Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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 search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals 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.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Top hotels in Gogar
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
Convenient for both the tram and train. Friendly check in. Clean, warm and comfortable. Looking a bit tired in places.
Reviewed on 11 May, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Great place to stay, local to the airport and on the main bus route into Edinburgh.
Reviewed on 9 May, 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Very nice and clean and good view
Reviewed on 12 May, 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Lovely hotel and well situated in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh. Staff were all excellent. The only downside to the stay was the shower was not separate to the bath and did not have a great flow of water.
Reviewed on 12 May, 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Fantastic stay at Code, Staff extremely friendly and accommodating. Stayed in the deluxe double which was great and daily events list which was unexpected. Food great, cannot find fault in anything. Will definitely stay at code again next time in Edinburgh
Reviewed on 10 May, 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Great location, but very loud at night with the bars
Reviewed on 11 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gogar
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 Vietnam House Art Gallery. 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.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
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.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
