Gilmerton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gilmerton
Stay near popular Gilmerton attractions
Activities

From Edinburgh: Half day tour to Kelpies & Stirling Castle

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

Edinburgh Royal Mile History Walking Tour with food Tastings

Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh
Our pick of the best Gilmerton Hotel Deals

The Abbey Residence
"Buena opción si estás varios días, queda un poco lejos del centro."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Great staff; very friendly and efficient… room was lovely and clean with a tv and cuppa facilities… just a really good experience from booking it to vacating, no negatives"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
"Very clean modern room and friendly and welcoming staff. I stay in airport hotels regularly and this is by far the most welcoming. Great value for money"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Gilmerton

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.

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.

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.

























