Colinton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(189 reviews)

This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

4.5/5(42 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
Edinburgh Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4/5(7 reviews)

Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

4.5/5(25 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

Grassmarket
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Activities

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour - 'Meet' the dead of Old Edinburgh!

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour - 'Meet' the dead of Old Edinburgh!

NZ$205
per traveller
Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour - 'Meet' the dead of Old Edinburgh!
Viewing a Male Bullfinch in the trees

Wildlife, History, Nature Walking Tours from Edinburgh

NZ$125
per adult
Wildlife, History, Nature Walking Tours from Edinburgh
Edinburgh station on sunny day

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

NZ$566
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Inveraray Castle

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

NZ$143
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

NZ$146
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

NZ$41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
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Our pick of the best Colinton Hotel Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$422 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$422
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,773 reviews)
"The location was perfect for seeing the sights. But the windows don’t stop much of the street noise which went late into the night."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$213 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Only wish the pool area stayed open longer."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$303 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,602 reviews)
"location, helpfulness of staff. ambiance of hotel feel"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$331 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
NZ$331
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,002 reviews)
"Overall it was a good place to stay. However bed needs to be updated mattress was lumpy and definitely sagging"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$242 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,436 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff, excellent location, clean comfortable room."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
3 out of 5
Edinburgh Business Park, 6 Lochside View, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$132 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Basic, clean and well staffed
"It’s a budget hotel, nice staff, basic rooms but clean and functional. Perfectly situated to the airport and trams into Edinburgh"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

ibis budget Edinburgh Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Colinton

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Morningside

Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.

Morningside
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Merchiston

Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Merchiston
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Bruntsfield

4.5/5(3 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

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Murrayfield
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Haymarket

5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

Haymarket
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West End

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Princes Street to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.

West End

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