Tollcross Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Usher Hall
Enjoy a show at Usher Hall, a popular theatre in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Learn about the events happening in Edinburgh International Conference Centre during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Edinburgh at Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
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 walkable area.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour
Top hotels in Tollcross
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
"Great location and lovely staff. Apartment was just the job for our Edinburgh stay. Clean and tidy enough with everything we needed. Did get very warm inside and the walls are quite thin so if you’re a light sleeper you’ll need ear plugs. Car park underground is handy and safe. Does have a lot of ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
"Thermal spa is a great way to wind down after travel, and is discounted 50% by the hotel if you are a guest. Good food in the restaurant, too."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
"The flat was functionally good. The location was not as central as we had hoped. The primary issue was the walls, doors and ceilings are paper thin. We could hear every footstep, co bc redaction and baby crying which made it very difficult to get any sleep. Good basics though if you aren’t looking ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
"The hotel was in a good location, near to the university and much of the tourist sites in Edinburgh. However, the quality of the hotel was not at all fitting for the whopping $400/night cost. The bed was uncomfortable. The room was airless (no control options. I slept poorly four of the five nights ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Moxy Edinburgh
"Very comfortable bedroom and within walking distance to good places to eat."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Leonardo Edinburgh City
"Staff was helpful and friendly and the room was wonderfully clean and roomy. Location was wonderful, close to so much and yet just a slight off the busy (noisy) pathways. We felt secure and comfortable. :-) Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 28 May 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 Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course or The Links.
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 Royal Mile – 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 Princes Street 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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.
