Popular places to visit
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 enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Royal Mile, a favorite 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 enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
Walk around the campus at University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Edinburgh Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.
Polton Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Staff informative, room excellent and great location.
Reviewed on 17 January 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Clean and spacious room
Reviewed on 19 January 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Loved my stay here!
Reviewed on 17 January 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Good clean rooms staff where excellent
Reviewed on 22 January 2026
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Staff
Reviewed on 21 January 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
I love this hostel and have stayed here previously. It’s a great central location on the Royal Mile. This stay I was on the top floor and the lift was broken most of my stay which was not ideal. My only other minor complaint is the menu and quality of food in the tavern could be improved. The room ...
Reviewed on 16 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Polton
Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.
Morningside
Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.
Newington
Historic sites, museums, and cafes are just a few things travelers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.
Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Polton
- Hawthornden Castle
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Grassmarket
- George Street
- St. Andrew Square
- Dean Village
- Portobello Beach
- Princes Street Gardens
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Royal Highland Centre
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Usher Hall
- Arthur's Seat
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Victoria Street
- Calton Hill
- Heriot-Watt University
- Rosslyn Chapel
- National Museum of Scotland
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Port
- The Hub
- Royal Infirmary
