Alexander’s guidebook

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Alexander’s guidebook

Food scene

Pizza is delicious!
Pizza Geeks
19 Dalry Rd
Pizza is delicious!
Craft beers
23 locals recommend
BrewDog Lothian Road
50 Lothian Rd
23 locals recommend
Craft beers
Really cool bar located just off the Royal Mile.
227 locals recommend
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Cl
227 locals recommend
Really cool bar located just off the Royal Mile.
Delicious brunch located in Stockbridge! You can't book, so expect to queue on weekends.
140 locals recommend
The Pantry
1 N W Circus Pl
140 locals recommend
Delicious brunch located in Stockbridge! You can't book, so expect to queue on weekends.
Great restaurant for breakfast and lunch! Located nearby the flat (and another cafe near Waverly).
190 locals recommend
Loudons
94B Fountainbridge
190 locals recommend
Great restaurant for breakfast and lunch! Located nearby the flat (and another cafe near Waverly).
Great brunch and lunch, serving healthy food and juices.
12 locals recommend
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
94A Fountainbridge
12 locals recommend
Great brunch and lunch, serving healthy food and juices.
Amazing Indian. Walk-ins only for dinner (booking available for breakfast).
212 locals recommend
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew Square
212 locals recommend
Amazing Indian. Walk-ins only for dinner (booking available for breakfast).
Favourite Thai, located on the quaint Thistle street (between George and Queen street).
54 locals recommend
Dusit
49A Thistle St
54 locals recommend
Favourite Thai, located on the quaint Thistle street (between George and Queen street).
Favourite Mexican! Walk-ins only. Make sure you get a frozen margarita.
167 locals recommend
El Cartel
64 Thistle St
167 locals recommend
Favourite Mexican! Walk-ins only. Make sure you get a frozen margarita.
Voted number 1 on TripAdvisor, and located 2 minute walk from the flat. Serves Italian food - largely fish. Make sure you book in advance.
122 locals recommend
Locanda de Gusti
102 Dalry Rd
122 locals recommend
Voted number 1 on TripAdvisor, and located 2 minute walk from the flat. Serves Italian food - largely fish. Make sure you book in advance.
Another great brunch place. Walk-ins only. Located between George street and Queen street.
68 locals recommend
Urban Angel
121 Hanover St
68 locals recommend
Another great brunch place. Walk-ins only. Located between George street and Queen street.
The pastries, cakes and bread at this cafe are the best we’ve ever had! It recently opened and we also love their delicious coffee. If you like croissants, this place is a must!
Nice Times Bakery
147 Morrison St
The pastries, cakes and bread at this cafe are the best we’ve ever had! It recently opened and we also love their delicious coffee. If you like croissants, this place is a must!

Sightseeing

Must visit! If you don't have time to go inside, try and still visit up to the entrance to get the views of Edinburgh.
1962 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill
1962 locals recommend
Must visit! If you don't have time to go inside, try and still visit up to the entrance to get the views of Edinburgh.
Get the best views of Edinburgh, without having to walk up Arthur's seat!
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
1098 locals recommend
Get the best views of Edinburgh, without having to walk up Arthur's seat!
Amazing views of Edinburgh. If you want a good view of Edinburgh but a longer walk tha Calton Hill, Arthur's seat will take 30-40 minutes to walk up.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
1859 locals recommend
Amazing views of Edinburgh. If you want a good view of Edinburgh but a longer walk tha Calton Hill, Arthur's seat will take 30-40 minutes to walk up.
Take time to walk along the Royal Mile. One end is the Castle, the other end is Holyrood Palace. The mile is full of shops and pubs - you could spend a whole afternoon walking along it!
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
337 locals recommend
Take time to walk along the Royal Mile. One end is the Castle, the other end is Holyrood Palace. The mile is full of shops and pubs - you could spend a whole afternoon walking along it!
Located near Stockbridge, so if you have time, it's a must visit!
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
1227 locals recommend
Located near Stockbridge, so if you have time, it's a must visit!
Very fun! Whether you have kids or you're a big kid yourself, it's very fun if the weather in Edinburgh isn't great. Also located next the Castle.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 Castlehill
437 locals recommend
Very fun! Whether you have kids or you're a big kid yourself, it's very fun if the weather in Edinburgh isn't great. Also located next the Castle.
151 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market St
151 locals recommend
Must do! The museum is amazing and free entry! Recommend for everyone to go to.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
1378 locals recommend
Must do! The museum is amazing and free entry! Recommend for everyone to go to.
Located at the end of the Royal Mile, near Arthur's seat. This is a great place to visit.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's Drive
280 locals recommend
Located at the end of the Royal Mile, near Arthur's seat. This is a great place to visit.

Neighbourhoods

Stockbridge is a vibrant and relaxing neighbourhood. It's full of gorgeous shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, as well as really nice terrace houses. Every Sunday (11am-5pm) is Stockbridge market, where you will find fresh food, coffee, and local produce.
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge is a vibrant and relaxing neighbourhood. It's full of gorgeous shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, as well as really nice terrace houses. Every Sunday (11am-5pm) is Stockbridge market, where you will find fresh food, coffee, and local produce.
Brunstfield is home to some of the best gift shops, cafes and restaurants in Edinburgh. You'll be able to escape from the hustle and bustle from the city centre, and enjoy the amazing views of the Meadows and Arthur's Seat from Brunstfield Links.
Bruntsfield Place
Bruntsfield Place
Brunstfield is home to some of the best gift shops, cafes and restaurants in Edinburgh. You'll be able to escape from the hustle and bustle from the city centre, and enjoy the amazing views of the Meadows and Arthur's Seat from Brunstfield Links.
162 locals recommend
Leith
162 locals recommend