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
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
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
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The property was amazing, clean and tidy, good amenities as well."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Moxy Edinburgh
"The Moxy feels like it is trying really hard to be hip and cool. Maybe too hard. I should have realized when checking in and they didn't take a credit card for incidentals...because there are no incidentals to be had. In fact, our tiny rooms had no safe, no fridge, and no phone - I hope if you ever ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
"Great location, I think the out door pool should not be a extra charge but overall a great experience"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
"The staff went out of their way to help us when we ran into problems that were entirely our fault; the place was clean and comfortable, but the staff was extraordinary."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Leonardo Edinburgh City
"Carpets are old and soiled. No air-conditioning at all. They provide small table fans. One of the rooms as we checked in had hair on pillows ( gross )."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 Princes Street to Dean Village – 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.
