Polwarth
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
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Princes Street, a favorite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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.
Things to do
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh Harry Potter Audio Tour: Self-Guided Walking Adventure
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Polwarth Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The room had a great view and great service
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The room was clean and like the description. The location was perfect!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Excellent room. Very good location for the terminal building. Only downside was the surly restaurant person and the delay of 30 minutes for the serving of two simple curries.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Awful experience and customer service
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Close to Haymarket, clean, quiet and attentive staff. Oh and got a great deal!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Polwarth
Gorgie
While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.
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 The Braid Hills while you're in town.
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.
Haymarket
In the heart of Edinburgh, Haymarket boasts a variety of pubs, cafés, and restaurants, with historic Ryries Pub as a highlight. Easily accessible, it offers Haymarket railway station, tram connections, and various bus routes for convenient travel.
West End
Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Princes Street and Dean Village. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.
Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.
