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.
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.
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 family-friendly 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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Tollcross
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Overall a good stay at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. It's a lovely hotel and the staff are unfailingly polite and friendly. Great breakfast that is well worth adding. However, there are a couple of areas where the hotel could improve. The first is just in staff processes. At breakfast, for example, ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
good place to stay for week
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
This isn't a luxury hotel so I didn't go in with high expectations but the room was clean and great value, the amenities were terrific at that price point, and the staff were super helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Nice staff
Reviewed on 22 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 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 Royal Mile and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
