What's Kingsknowe like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Kingsknowe. Take time to see the sights such as Water of Leith Visitor Centre while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.
Where are the best places to stay in Kingsknowe?
We have 6 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Our travellers don't have any top picks in Kingsknowe but here are some of their favourites nearby:
- Free Wi-Fi • Sauna • Fitness centre • Bar • Central location
- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location
- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Steam room • Fitness centre • Central location
- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Walkable location
- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Apex Grassmarket Hotel - 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away
Hotel with indoor pool and restaurantYOTEL Edinburgh - 3.3 mi (5.3 km) away
Hotel with restaurant and barApex Waterloo Place Hotel - 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away
Hotel with spa and indoor poolBritannia Hotel Edinburgh - 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away
Hotel with restaurant and barCoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh - 3.5 mi (5.7 km) away
City centre hostal with barHow to get to Kingsknowe
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Kingsknowe
Things to see and do in and around Kingsknowe
Things to see near Kingsknowe:
- Edinburgh Castle (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
- University of Edinburgh (3.3 mi/5.4 km away)
- Princes Street (3.4 mi/5.5 km away)
- Royal Mile (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
- Napier University (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
Things to do near Kingsknowe:
- Edinburgh Corn Exchange (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- Edinburgh Zoo (2 mi/3.2 km away)
- Gyle Shopping Centre (2.5 mi/4 km away)
- Usher Hall (3 mi/4.8 km away)
- Grassmarket (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)