Granton
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
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.
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.
Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
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.
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Top hotels in Granton
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Clean rooms and nice breakfast. Perfect location.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
We stayed one night. We hung out in the lobby because we were a group of seven and had bought pizza for dinner. It was busy, clean and very pleasant. There were quite a few people there; both families visiting the zoo or vacationing and business people. We did not use the pool or hot tub but it looked ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
CODE was wonderful!!! Vicky was great on the walking tour and Leighton was so helpful when I was checking in. The staff is there 24/hrs and were all so kind and helpful. The check in/check out process was so easy. They provide towels and Wifi. Rooms were clean, cute, and comfortable!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
One of the lifts was down for maintenance during our stay which made getting up to our room a little inconvenient. The pool was also closed which was something we were looking forward to using. The staff did offer to shuttle us somewhere else to use their pool but we didn’t want the hassle to opted ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Beautiful place and the staff were very friendly. Would love to come back again!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
It was a great experience staying at mount royal! The staff was my greatest surprise, so gentle and nice! Breakfast was very delicious with great variety and the best view!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Granton
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St. Stephens Centre or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.
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.
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.
