Carrick Knowe Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Carrick Knowe
Things to do
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Carrick Knowe
YOTEL Edinburgh
"This hotel was not for me. The room lack standard things for me to enjoy my stay. There's no refrigerator but a cooling box which was nothing but a cooler. So the food and drink I put in there didn't stay cold. The cooling box ended up smelling. The room didn't have a chair, couch or a table. So ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"We had a brilliant stay - thank you!"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"The Mountain Royal Hotel has an amazing location and was the home base of our travels in the lowlands. Breakfast was very good for a buffet/continental style offering. The only criticism I have would be the ridiculous showers. There was literally no way to shower with our soaking the entire bathroom. ..."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
"Very convenient location for our early morning flight, only a short walk to terminal building 😊"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Carrick Knowe
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
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.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
