Colinton Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Colinton
Stay near popular Colinton attractions
Things to do

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience
Top hotels in Colinton

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Great location. Castle view on the 5th floor. Right in the center of everything. We went for the Tatto & had a repeat each night going to sleep hearing bagpipes. Breakfast was great value for the price. Alot of food and convenient to have at hotel. Staff very friendly & helpful"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"Very convenient location. Across street from train station and right off Airport Tram stop."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
"Friendly staff, front desk was very helpful taking our backpacks and putting them in storage as we arrived early in the morning. We stayed in one of the windowless rooms but it is decorated with a curtain that makes look like there is one. Room and bathroom were very clean. AC worked fine. Bed was ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh
"Very Cute and well maintained hotel"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
"The location was perfect. Right in the middle of Old Town. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return without reservation."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Colinton

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.

Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.


























