Polwarth Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Polwarth
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Polwarth
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Location is good right meat to a bus route that can take you right downtown. However it is not well maintained. Like broken tile in the bathroom. Stain on carpet and couch. Could use a real renovation."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Clean room, friendly staff, and the area was perfect! Central to a lot of food, bars, and great views all around."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"Very convenient to Waverly, staff very helpful"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
"What shocked me is the price we paid (more then £250 per night) for a very very small room. This was very disappointing… for this price I expect a bigger room usually, even in London, but the room was literally the size of a pod room. For this expensive rate breakfast wasn’t even included. Bit of ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
"The hotel is on Victoria St., the best location in Edinburgh. Clean room and good amenities. We enjoyed dinner at “Commons Club”. The library next to the reception was nice touch."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
YOTEL Edinburgh
"Staff was so friendly upon check in. Room was quiet and within walking distance to the Royal Mile."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Polwarth
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – 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 Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
