Polwarth Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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Top hotels in Polwarth
YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"The hotel was wonderful. We lucked out and ended up having a view of the castle despite no castle rooms being available when I booked. The room was clean, comfortable and very good sized. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The soaps provided in the bathroom smelled great. The room had a fridge ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"On the outside looks nice. Reception/bar all well presented. The rooms are very dated. Air con rumbled so much it had to be turned off and windows open but then got woken up at 5am because we faced onto car park. Room smelled musty. Light in bathroom flickering constantly. Really doesn't justify ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Polwarth
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.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
