Colinton Travel Guide

Edinburgh
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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,009 reviews)

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.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(575 reviews)

With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(628 reviews)

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.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(233 reviews)

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

4.5/5(187 reviews)

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 Playhouse Theatre
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4.5/5(204 reviews)

Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo

Top hotels in Colinton

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,966 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
₹6,966
₹8,360 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,511 reviews)
Spaceplane hotel
"Lovely, welcoming staff at hotel situated right in the heart of the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh. Facilities were excellent and so was the service. Room had everything you needed but had a few tired spots to the decor which needed tending to (did not impact stay and wasn’t worthy of complaining ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹5,175 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
₹5,175
₹6,211 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,171 reviews)
Highly recommend
"Fantastic stay. Modern, high tech and clean."

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹7,896 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
₹7,896
₹9,475 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,436 reviews)
Great stay
"Stayed here for 2 nights over NYE. The hotel was really clean and the staff were excellent. Room was a great size"

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
3 out of 5
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹3,716 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
₹3,716
₹4,459 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in their ...
5.6/10 (1,108 reviews)
"All good VFM."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
4 out of 5
1 Morrison Link, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,494 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
₹5,494
₹6,593 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,553 reviews)
"Firstly, still waiting for a response from Expedia. Booked a room for myself, my wife and 8 year old daughter. Hotel claimed I'd booked a double room and was left waiting for help from Expedia as the hotel were full. Hotel sorted it and waiting for Expedia response. Room still hadn't been serviced ..."

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₹5,189 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
₹5,189
₹6,226 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Overnight stay
"Stayed for one night at busy Xmas period. Had a twin room and it was really spacious and comfy. Went to the pool and spa area but it was far too busy( don’t know if that was the time we went 5pm or time of year) Breakfast in the morning was more than excellent with a wide variety on offer and they ..."

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2024

Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Colinton

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Morningside

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.

Morningside
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Merchiston

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Merchiston
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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.

Bruntsfield
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Murrayfield

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

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.

Murrayfield
Edinburgh Zoo showing marine life and zoo animals

Corstorphine

4/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Corstorphine enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Edinburgh Zoo is worth a stop.

Corstorphine
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Haymarket

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

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.

Haymarket

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