Colinton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
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.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Our pick of the best Colinton Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Close to everything
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Loved the stay . Will be back
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Room and bathroom are ok. Ypu have ti oay £10 for overnight parking, even though we were in the building about 8 hours as oir flight was at 6am! No mention of any working being carried out at the hotel, but the whole building was covered in scaffolding, disabled bays taken up by machinery and no ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great location and breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The room was clean, I found the bed comfortable but my partner felt the mattress was too hard. The room was too hot though, we had the a AC going to offset the heat at the end of November! Pool and gym were great!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
We use Holiday Inn Hamilton when visiting family.we were little disappointed with our stay in your holiday inn hotel Edinburgh. Staff on reception wasn’t friendly She’s the first person You meet . We thought breakfast was included In the room price. Not all staff like the girl at reception maybe ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Colinton
Morningside
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Bruntsfield
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.
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.
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.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail are top sights worth seeing.
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