Corstorphine Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Zoo
Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.
Edinburgh Castle
This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.
Royal Mile
Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.
Princes Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria
Our pick of the best Corstorphine Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Corstorphine
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Merchiston
Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Princes Street to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Castle
- University of Edinburgh
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Princes Street Gardens
- The Kelpies
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- St. Andrew Square
- Royal Highland Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Heriot-Watt University
- Edinburgh Port
- Calton Hill
- Scotch Whisky Experience
- Livingston Designer Outlet