Polton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

fungi and lichen Walk in Roslin Glen
Walled garden, Hawthornden. Beyond the depths of Roslin Glen, a gorge cut into the Midlothian plateau by the North Esk. Not easy to photograph the wooded gorge in midsummer.
Cottages at Hawthornden
Barley field at Midfield The trees conceal the valley of the River North Esk, and the north eastern end of the Pentland Hills are in the distance.
Old parkland, Polton. The North Esk emerges from the gorges into what was shown by the OS as parkland, but appears to be in transition to naturally seeded woodland. Taken from the old branch railway to Polton.

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Our pick of the best Polton Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$111 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$111
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,194 reviews)
No tea and coffee in the room. We called reception and had to call again after one hour of waiting for it, even then it didnt get delivered to the room.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$188 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$188
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,486 reviews)
Another great stay. Excellent location. Car park onsite nake travel so easy. Breakfast Excellent and staff helpful and pleasant.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

3 out of 5
1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland
The price is AU$145 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$145
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,297 reviews)
Walkable from airport, if not too much luggage. Great selection at breakfast. Rooms small yet functional. Fun deco. A great last night before an early flight. Would not stay here to visit Edinburgh, but responds well to the need near airport

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

3 out of 5
7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$120 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$120
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Dean Village are ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great hotel and very convenient. The reception staff are excellent. They all without exception are helpful, generous and kind. The room was lovely but we missed not having a kettle from which to fill our hot water bottles!!!!! There is still only one lift working and other maintenance issues. Breakfast ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$239 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$239
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,034 reviews)
Excellent hotel very close to the station, WiFi worked great and they upgraded me to a split level suite which was amazing. Staff very friendly. Minor downside was the pool spa not working but everything else was great

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$205 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$205
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Polton

ornamental tomb stone

Grange

Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.

Grange
The View From Blackford Hill

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 The Braid Hills while you're in town.

Morningside
Newington

Newington

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

Newington
Edinburgh, UK

Marchmont

Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and George Square if you have time to explore the area.

Marchmont
Outside my livingroom window 😎

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
Barclay Church from Warrender Park Terrace

Bruntsfield

4.5/5(3 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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