Colinton Travel Guide

Edinburgh

Open space at Wester Hailes
Open space at Wester Hailes
Water of Leith, Colinton Dell
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Spylaw House, Colinton Dell. House built in 1773 as the home of snuff manufacturer and philanthropist, James Gillespie. Remains of the snuff-mill, powered by the Water of Leith, are incorporated into the rear. The snuff was sold from a shop run by Gillespie's brother in Edinburgh's High Street. 1338585 When he died in 1797, Gillespie, a life-long bachelor, left a fortune to found "a Hospital for the Maintenance of Aged Men and Women, and a Free School for the Education of Poor Boys" in Edinburgh.
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Path from Lanark Road to Wester Hailes

Top hotels in Colinton

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿3,154 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,154
฿3,785 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,440 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

4 out of 5
111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿2,110 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
฿2,110
฿2,665 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8/10 Very Good! (653 reviews)
Room spotless, food great, staff pleasant and friendly.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿1,573 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿1,573
฿1,888 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,119 reviews)
Very friendly and helpful staff, room very clean, breakfast was very good with a large selection of hot and cold items

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

3 out of 5
152 Morrison Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿2,317 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿2,317
฿2,781 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,629 reviews)
Staff was wonderful.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

3 out of 5
1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland
The price is ฿2,396 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,396
฿3,026 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,239 reviews)
Great room very nice

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿6,544 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿6,544
฿7,853 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,380 reviews)
Fantastic team, elevated finishes within rooms, good vibe overall. Bar staff incredibly welcoming.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Colinton

The View From Blackford Hill

Morningside

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

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 Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.

Morningside
Aerial view of sunset over Murrayfield International Stadium and residential neighborhood in Gorgie, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Gorgie

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.

Gorgie
Barclay Church from Warrender Park Terrace

Bruntsfield

4.5/5(49 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
AERIAL SHOT OF MURRAYFIELD RUGBY STADIUM EDINBURGH. Image shot 2007. Exact date unknown.

Murrayfield

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

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
New Permament mooring on Union Canal

Fountainbridge

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

Fountainbridge
Dean Village Edinburgh

Haymarket

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

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

Haymarket

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