Tollcross
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 theatre scene and shops.
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 shops or notable monuments 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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail
You can take time to visit Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Trail during your travels to Edinburgh. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Top hotels in Tollcross
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Excellent. in all sense: clean, comfortable, easy check in and out. Want to remark Katherine warm and friendly attention and kindness at reception. Highly recomended.
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Great location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Mar, 2026
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
Air con doesn’t work and they didn’t tell us before hand, just when we raised it with them. Maid came in the room on our first night despite their being a do not disturb sign on. Told her politely to “go away”. She came back 30 minutes later, apologised after being told again to “go away” but took ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar, 2026
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Great location in the centre of town, easy walking distance to the New Town and the Old Town sites. Plenty of bars and restaurants around.
Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
All good, nice complimentary welcome drink too.
Reviewed on 4 Mar, 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
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 George Square if you have time to explore the area.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – 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 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 Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
