Gilmerton
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Royal Mile. 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 lively festivals 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 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 acclaimed art scene.
Edinburgh Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.
Gilmerton Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
A wonderful location with fantastic views of Edinburgh Castle - perfect for a December evening where it was chucking it down! Lovely rooms, helpful staff, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 December 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Absolutely brilliant stay, got to check in early, David on reception was so helpful
Reviewed on 8 December 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Clean room, walkable short distance to airport, food was great, free drink at check in, nice beds!!
Reviewed on 3 December 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great location and breakfast
Reviewed on 7 December 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The room was clean, I found the bed comfortable but my partner felt the mattress was too hard. The room was too hot though, we had the a AC going to offset the heat at the end of November! Pool and gym were great!
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room was fine other than a leak from the loo!
Reviewed on 4 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Gilmerton
Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.
Newington
Historic sites, museums, and cafes are just a few things travelers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Queen's Hall while you're in town.
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.
Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.
Gilmerton
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- Gilmerton Cove
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Grassmarket
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- St. Andrew Square
- Dean Village
- Princes Street Gardens
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Usher Hall
- Edinburgh Park
- Royal Highland Centre
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- National Museum of Scotland
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Arthur's Seat
- Heriot-Watt University
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Calton Hill
- Rosslyn Chapel
- The Hub
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Victoria Street
- Royal Infirmary
- Edinburgh Port
