Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
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 Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
Edinburgh: Real Mary King's Close Guided Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Top hotels in Ingliston
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
A quick overnight stay fora very early flight, clean and tidy just what I needed. The food also was good.
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Did not have breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Friendly reception, nice room, close to Airport Terminal
Reviewed on 18 Dec, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG
Very easy check in. Clean adequate room. We booked a family room and got a twin with a pull out bed. We only needed a bed after a 27 hour flight from New Zealand so this was ideal 2 minute shuttlevfrom airport. Lovely breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Staff was extremely helpful!
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Breakfast was not free, but quite good! Staff was exceptional, Anastasia at the front desk was amazingly helpful and willing to help us with activities. Amr, housekeeping was very thorough and helpful. Craig bartender was great! Loved the hotel, loved the location, loved the special touches of having ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ingliston
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 Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. 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 Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – 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.
