Gilmerton Travel Guide

Edinburgh

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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Royal Mile, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Edinburgh Zoo
Grassmarket

Grassmarket

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Grassmarket

Top hotels in Gilmerton

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.849.228 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
5.849.228 ₫
7.019.073 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,040 reviews)
Just what we was looking for
"The Apex Grassmarket was what we was looking. Good value, clean and in a good location"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 9.496.912 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
9.496.912 ₫
11.396.294 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,787 reviews)
"Perfectly situated around the major sites of Edinburgh. Outstanding service. Excellent, complete breakfast. No complaints!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 3.749.825 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
3.749.825 ₫
4.499.790 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (979 reviews)
"This facility is a most unique establishment, capitalizing on its early history as something other than a hotel and/or hostel. Applying a great sense of humour to the accommodation was also enjoyable."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.740.473 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
5.740.473 ₫
6.888.568 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,201 reviews)
"Great stay. Convenient to local attractions and train station. Laundry facilities on site. The staff were pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3 out of 5
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.615.986 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.615.986 ₫
3.139.184 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
5.8/10 (1,227 reviews)
Great for short stays
"Quick easy check in, comfortable amenities and pet friendly"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is 3.268.513 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
3.268.513 ₫
3.922.215 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Restaurant at the facility was nice but not much less ever close. Bed was a bit firm."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Gilmerton

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Grange

Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.

Grange
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Newington

4.5/5(272 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

Newington
National Library of Scotland featuring signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
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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.

Marchmont
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Morningside

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.

Morningside
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Portobello

5/5(4 area reviews)

Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.

Portobello

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