Tollcross Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Learn about the events happening in Edinburgh International Conference Centre during your trip to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Usher Hall
Enjoy a show at Usher Hall, a popular theatre in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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 shops or notable monuments 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 notable monuments or shops 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 fascinating museums and lively festivals.
St Cuthbert's Church
After visiting St Cuthbert's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Top hotels in Tollcross
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
All friendly and tidy
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
good place to stay for week
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Room was clean and modern. Beds and pillows were so comfortable.Girls on reception and bar in the mornings were so lovely and helpful. We had something to eat in the evening food was ok. Service in the evening was lacking, I felt like I was disturbing the barman when I went to order. Just a handful ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Very soft matress and pillows making not the mot comfortable sleep, all other aspects were very good
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Leonardo Edinburgh City
Great location, easy walk to everthing. Staff went above and beyond
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
The apartment was in a great location in a safe neighbourhood, about 15 mins walk to the castle. Staff were very lovely and accomodating. The hotel could have supplied washing tablets but other than that we very much enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
