Colinton
Edinburgh
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 enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium, and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing. Discover the lively festivals and shops 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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Top hotels in Colinton
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Room was updated, very clean and comfortable. We had one night where an alarm went off but after that we really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is walkable to all the old town sights and the Castle. We would stay here again!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The room was super clean, peaceful location but close enough to everything you need to see. Really quiet too, slept really well for the 4 nights we were there and would highly recommend
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Friendly staff Good amenities
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Just stayed the one night it room was nice and tidy with comfortable beds. Reception were very friendly on arrival as were the waiting staff when we had dinner and breakfast with plenty of choose from at breakfast.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Very loud room. Water noise every time someone flushed a toilet lot of banging from other rooms. Really loud. Woke up several times thinking someone was in the room it was that loud.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
10/10 all round. Staff pleasant Room clean Food great. Well done to everyone
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Colinton
Morningside
Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
Gorgie
While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.
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
Take time in Murrayfield to visit attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Haymarket
Take time in Haymarket to visit attractions like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station to see more of the city.
Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and George Square while you're in town.
