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 lively festivals 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 notable monuments or shops 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
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 walkable area.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Top hotels in Tollcross
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End
"Great location in old town Edinburgh. Walkable. Clean rooms and courteous staff. This is my 2nd time staying at Stay City ( Dublin -the first time) and was impressed both times. Definitely recommend and my next adventure, if there is a Stay City , I will reserve."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
"Excellent. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
"Had a great two night stay. Loved the two bathrooms!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
"Nice quiet rooms. Nice bar downstairs too. Great location!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
"The room was good and the staff were on hand when I needed assistance"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Moxy Edinburgh
"Surprisingly nice! Hotel was a little out of the way but with how small Edinburgh is we were able to walk to most places without any issues! Room was compact but comfortable and the staff was very kind."
Reviewed on 17 May 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.
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 Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – 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 Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle 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 Edinburgh Gin Distillery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
