Granton Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Royal Mile. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
Explore the campus of University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Edinburgh Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Granton
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Quiet, clean. Twin room so had 2 large beds per person. Very spacious room. Used the pool and sauna which was nice and included in our stay. Location is great. Staff helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Lovely clean bed linen, polite & helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great stay specially the location in the hart of the old town
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
We had an amazing stay, can’t fault anything from check in and check out.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Beautiful memories, friendly staff and clean environment
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Granton
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery while you're in town.
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.
Murrayfield
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.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument 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 Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Granton Travel Guide
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- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Royal Highland Centre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Calton Hill
- Heriot-Watt University
- Victoria Street
- The Hub
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Royal Infirmary
- Dalhousie Castle
