Colinton Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Colinton
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"To be honest, there is nothing wrong with this hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is clean and well maintained. The reasons I gave it 3 stars is that it was not a 4 star quality. Had it been a 3 Star hotel, I would give it4 or 5. But the bathroom was a bit old fashioned with a ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"Property is beautiful but needs some maintenance in areas, for instance bathroom floor had grout missing or coming up between the tiles. Sitting area couches are not comfortable. Check in Staff was very good. The Brasseria restaurant was average, food not as expected. Overall, average although would ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"Located across the street from bus stop, walking distance to major transportation hub, bridge to Old Town, shopping, restaurants, museums, and more. I chose this hotel because it has air con & a king sized bed."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"There was no AC, it was sweltering and yes, it is Scotland, but for a 4+ star hotel, I would expect AC. There were cracked tiles on the shower floor, rust and dirt on around the shower door and live wires exposed on the phone. The sweltering conditions without ac, made our stay unbearable, at almost ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"Be careful about leaving your personal belongings in the lockers. The locker assigned to me was already occupied, so I used another one. I did not have any problems at first, but on day two, I got to the room and found that my belongings, including personal documents and cash, had been removed and ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"Very clean, with a helpful staff. Hotel was full, but we never heard any noise from other rooms or from outside. Location was good for access to the Royal Mile."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Colinton
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – 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 Princes Street or Royal Mile 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.
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.
