Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Howard Place
Excellent food and very friendly staff
Eastern Spices Indian Takeaway
6 Howard StFantastic food
Di Giorgio
1 Brandon TerraceGreat food, friendly staff
The Water of Leith Cafe Bistro
1 Howard StVery friendly bistro type food
Orchard
Great pub food, good atmosphere.
Small restaurant selling locally sourced, seasonal produce. Some is even grown on the premises- you can see them cook it as well
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadSmall restaurant selling locally sourced, seasonal produce. Some is even grown on the premises- you can see them cook it as well
Treacle Bar & Kitchen
39-41 Broughton StGreat food and cocktails
Entertainment & Activities
Omni Centre
Greenside RowLarge cinema showing a range of films, only 15 minute walk away
Tynecastle Park
McLeod StreetFor football fans this is a must- only 40 minutes walk.
Easter Road (Hibernian FC).
12 Albion PlFor football fans, half an hour away
BT Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn StreetWhere else for Scottish rugby
Arts & Culture
Great shows only a bus ride away or a half hour walk. Excellent restaurant opposite offering pre teatre meals.
154 locals recommend
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StGreat shows only a bus ride away or a half hour walk. Excellent restaurant opposite offering pre teatre meals.
King's Theatre
2 Leven StGood shows only a bus ride away
Some big shows and concerts are put on here, only 20 minute walk
320 locals recommend
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlSome big shows and concerts are put on here, only 20 minute walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Cross & Corner
1 CanonmillsGood food, great selection of gins. good atmosphere
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillYou really have to don't you.
Great to walk around, many interesting closes. Starting off point for many of the guided tours around Edinburghs Old Town
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
Great to walk around, many interesting closes. Starting off point for many of the guided tours around Edinburghs Old Town
Worth a visit although if you only have time for one I would do the castle
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateWorth a visit although if you only have time for one I would do the castle
Edinburgh Old Town
Just nice to walk around
Parks & Nature
I recommend a trip to Arthurs Seat to everyone. Great views from the top on a clear day and its not a hard walk. Can easily be done from the apartment.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
I recommend a trip to Arthurs Seat to everyone. Great views from the top on a clear day and its not a hard walk. Can easily be done from the apartment.
Fantastic to walk around. Free entrance although the glasshouses are not. 5 minutes from the apartment.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceFantastic to walk around. Free entrance although the glasshouses are not. 5 minutes from the apartment.
Check the tides first and if the tide is out you can walk out to the island. Also a Roman Fort nearby.
124 locals recommend
Cramond Island
Check the tides first and if the tide is out you can walk out to the island. Also a Roman Fort nearby.
Getting Around
Great for getting to Leith or Murrayfield. Some lovely riverside walks.
21 locals recommend
Water of Leith Cyclepath
Great for getting to Leith or Murrayfield. Some lovely riverside walks.