Corstorphine Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Corstorphine
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
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops 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.
Activities
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Our pick of the best Corstorphine Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room pretty modern, usb plugs , great smart TV, clean with all amenities required for charging mobile phones, iron, ironing board, tea / coffee etc . Breakfast was very good with selection of full fry up or continental. Optionof swimming and sauna available, small area, but good plus bonus.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location and very helpful and attentive staff. The rubber duckie was a fun perk too.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Decent enough hotel for a overnight stop and 10 mins walk to terminal.Get to hotel early enough and get bus from outside door and get to and from Edinburgh for a pre night out.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The staff are friendly welcoming and helpful. The room is big enough for us and we enjoyed the scenery
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Well located for the old town of Edinburgh and its shops catering for tourists.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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.
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 Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
