Tollcross Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Learn about the events happening in Edinburgh International Conference Centre during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Usher Hall
Enjoy a show at Usher Hall, a popular theatre in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Royal Lyceum Theatre
Enjoy a show at Royal Lyceum Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
King's Theatre
Enjoy a performance at King's Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail
You can take time to visit Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail during your travels to Edinburgh. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
The Links
Find out about the history of Edinburgh when you spend time at The Links. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
St. Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife from Edinburgh
Loch Lomond, the Highlands & Hairy Coos (Small Group)
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Top hotels in Tollcross
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
The bedding had stains, dump smell in the bathroom however we left window opened and,was okay. Comfortable, clean otherwise. Comfy mattress. Great location, small Tesco nearby. Requested little extra time for the departure was asked for 40 pounds until max 2 hours. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
The room was very clean, bathroom lovely and looked recently fitted. Gym was great, techno gym equipment, recently updated and opened at 0630 hrs; it was much better than the usual hotel gyms, people from the community were members too. Great breakfast, helpful reception and concierge staff, felt ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
The room is so hot
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
Convenient for visiting the city. Clean, shower water can be boiling hot and you need it after a day in the cold wind of Edinburgh. rooms are small but you have everything you need .
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
Our apartment was tired looking, cleanliness can be improved. The complex is located a good 20mins walk from the city centre. There isn't much around the area. Pro: the kitchen is equipped with plates, cutlery, microwave, nespresso machine and tea and coffee facilities so it is useful if you want ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Moxy Edinburgh
Breakfast buffet was good and very good price. All staff were friendly and helpful with keeping us supplied with enough ice to keep my insulin cold.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tollcross
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.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and National Library of Scotland if you have time to explore the area.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – 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 Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
