Pilton
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
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
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
Things to do
Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Pilton
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Room was clean, few stains on carpet from tea making. Bed really comfortable, good quality bed linen. Fantastic view of the castle. Being able to add banner and balloons was a great option. Staff friendly and helpful. Food nice and allergies checked
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Loved our stay at CODE - The Court. As a family it was brilliant having a family room with bunk beds for the younger ones. Everything was so clean and service was amazing. The staff were all so helpful with any questions we had. Will definitely be back
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Staff at bar and housekeeping were very friendly
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Very clean, friendly staff, convenient bus routes to town, wonderful dining.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
We had a wonderful stay, loved the site. All of the staff were professional and pleasant. There was comfortable seating at various locations around the hotel that we were able to enjoy. The food and drinks were also lovely. Room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pilton
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
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.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.
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.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.
Pilton
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- St. Andrew Square
- Princes Street Gardens
- Dean Village
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Royal Highland Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- National Museum of Scotland
- Arthur's Seat
- Calton Hill
- Heriot-Watt University
- The Hub
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Victoria Street
