Turnhouse
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 Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
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.
Things to do
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Turnhouse
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
Lovely clean bed linen, polite & helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great experience
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
We had an amazing stay, can’t fault anything from check in and check out.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
This hotel could. With a bit more brightness the reception is very dark and reception is the first place a guest sees
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Turnhouse
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 Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Turnhouse
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- Dean Village
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- The Kelpies
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh Park
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Royal Highland Centre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Calton Hill
- Heriot-Watt University
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Victoria Street
- The Hub
