Tatiana’s guidebook

The apartment is located by the sea, by Ocean Terminal (bars, restaurants, cinema, M&S food and shops), the famous Shore area (fantastic cafes and restaurants) and Asda 24/7. You will find everything on your doorstep. A mini supermarket Scotmid, a GP doctors practice and a pharmacy are in the same building.

By bus: Bus 22 on the opposite side of Princess street going to Ocean Terminal. By taxi: About 10 mins to the flat. Buses from George street (New Town): 10, 11, 16 From North Bridge: 7, 14

By bus: there is a frequent 24/7 airport link service to city center and to Ocean Terminal. Busses 200 (shortest) and 300 will bring you right to the flat and the bus stop is called North Leith Sands. Single adult ticket costs £4.50 (£2 for child) or £7.50 for open return (£3 for child). By taxi: It will take you about 20-25 min to get from the airport to the flat and cost around £20-25. Please tell the driver that the building is by ocean terminal and it has a Scotmid supermarket and a pharmacy in it. Google map sometimes shows a different location.

Lothian Buses run frequent service buses from Ocean Terminal from the city centre (15-20 min). Service Number 11, 16 and 10 (bus stop by the main door) and 22, 34, 36 (bus stop by the crossroad and traffic lights). Single ticket costs £1.80 or £4.50 all day ticket. EdinBus app is great to locate yourself on the map at any place in Edinburgh and see live arrivals. Travel as much as you want on Lothian buses with the same card or device and they will work out the cheapest daily adult fare for you. All fares can be paid with contactless, including child and family tickets. You can also pay for groups – just tell the driver which tickets you need before presenting your card or device when prompted. Adult and family tickets can be bought in advance on m-tickets app. Some discounted ticket bundles are also available. Please be aware that the exact fare is needed when paying with cash on Lothian buses because drivers cannot give change.

There are so many fantastic cafes and coffee shops around the flat in the Shore as well as some great restaurants for lunch and dinner.

The Shore (near the flat) is just fantastic for cool cafes, coffee shops, seafood restaurants, bars and fine dining including 2 Michelin starred restaurants. Old Town is great for the atmosphere of the heart of the city with cosy bars, restaurants and pubs with live music. George Street and New Town offers a modern feel, great restaurants, bars and night life. 5pm.co.uk is a good site for finding deals for restaurants and bars.

Scotland's capital is a place like no other. You could climb a volcano before breakfast, and end the day with the culinary experience of your life. If it is your first time in Edinburgh here is your 48hrs itinerary.