Tollcross Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
"Very nice place to stay! So clean, comfortable, convenient. Helpful and kind staff. The parking lot was great. If I were to give one critique it’s the lack of air conditioning- I’m sure it’s not needed often but it was really warm while we were there. Thankfully they provide fans- which was ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
"Good location with awkward parking arrangements."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
"There’s not much to not like here, the staff was super helpful and it’s an amazing hotel. My only gripe is the pillows are flat and not the best but other than that I would definitely recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 5 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
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
Where to stay in Tollcross
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.
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 Princes Street and George Street.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port 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.
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.
