Colinton

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes

Royal Mile

Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
February 2015 A view along Grassmarket in Edinburgh, taken while spending a weekend in this great city. There are many areas of Edinburgh to explore and having spent a couple of hours on a walking tour here, I would thoroughly recommend this as a way of getting to know those places off the usual tourist track.

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.

Grassmarket

Colinton Hotel Deals

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₩226,982 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
₩226,982
₩272,378 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,850 reviews)
"N/a"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₩200,989 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
₩200,989
₩241,187 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,170 reviews)
"Short walk to the castle and we love the beers after a long day visiting around."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₩148,230 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
₩148,230
₩177,876 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,368 reviews)
"Great location, staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₩194,749 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
₩194,749
₩233,698 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,421 reviews)
"Excellent location close to everything, including plenty of cafes, restaurants and small shops. Quiet room, with a couple of small glitches. I found the pillows too hard, and this would be a tough bathroom for two people to share. There wasn’t anywhere to hang a hand towel and not enough shelf space ..."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is ₩147,827 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
₩147,827
₩177,393 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"What an awesome place to stay! Right on the Royal Mile. We had a private room and a shared bathroom. Both were clean and updated"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ₩125,145 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
₩125,145
₩150,174 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,043 reviews)
great hotel , great location
"great room , spacious, clean , good location , on the bus route at the zoo"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Colinton

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Morningside

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.

Morningside
Panorama of Tynecastle Stadium

Gorgie

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.

Gorgie
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Bruntsfield

5/5(31 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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Murrayfield

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Murrayfield
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Haymarket

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

In the heart of Edinburgh, Haymarket boasts a variety of pubs, cafés, and restaurants, with historic Ryries Pub as a highlight. Easily accessible, it offers Haymarket railway station, tram connections, and various bus routes for convenient travel.

Haymarket
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Fountainbridge

If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.

Fountainbridge

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