Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
5 mins walk up Candlemaker Row. Discover the history of Scotland in an iconic building.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
5 mins walk up Candlemaker Row. Discover the history of Scotland in an iconic building.
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillDo we need to say why you MUST visit The Castle?!
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateBeautiful parkland setting at the foot of The Royal Mile
Wee Bobby has to be in one of your holiday selfies but don't rub his nose!
119 locals recommend
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Wee Bobby has to be in one of your holiday selfies but don't rub his nose!
Scary stuff again! Huge queues if you don't book in advance, all year round so be warned!
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StScary stuff again! Huge queues if you don't book in advance, all year round so be warned!
Calton Hill
Calton HillSome of the most amazing views over Edinburgh!
Arthur's Seat
A walk that'll blow the cobwebs away!
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketYour local area!
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrShops, not too far from Leith and Royal Yacht Britannia
Lovely area, lots of little independent shops and bars. About a 30 walk from Princes Street.
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
Lovely area, lots of little independent shops and bars. About a 30 walk from Princes Street.
Everything Else
The University of Edinburgh
South BridgeIdeal location of you're visiting the Uni
Our other property, only 16 miles from St Andrews and a great stop on the way to the Highlands!
Redlands Country Lodge
Pitlessie RoadOur other property, only 16 miles from St Andrews and a great stop on the way to the Highlands!
Bank of Scotland
51 S Clerk StCash machines and bank.
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveInteresting!
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder StreetAbout a 30 min walk to flat.
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes StreetAbout a 10-15 min walk to flat or 5 mins in taxi.
Food Scene
Gorgeous, cool, great food & atmosphere - hidden away down at the foot of Advocates Close, about 10 min walk from the apt
227 locals recommend
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClGorgeous, cool, great food & atmosphere - hidden away down at the foot of Advocates Close, about 10 min walk from the apt
Are you a piglet or a grunter? you'll soon find out a this great wee takeaway on Victoria Stree, 5 mins from the apt. Farmers market style hog roast sandwiches, yumm!
62 locals recommend
Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StAre you a piglet or a grunter? you'll soon find out a this great wee takeaway on Victoria Stree, 5 mins from the apt. Farmers market style hog roast sandwiches, yumm!
Stunning interiors, worth just popping your head in for a look, even if you're not staying!
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StStunning interiors, worth just popping your head in for a look, even if you're not staying!
Literally on the doorstep! Fantastic, laid back atmosphere
45 locals recommend
The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 GrassmarketLiterally on the doorstep! Fantastic, laid back atmosphere
Another favourite place to eat. Scottish cuisine ( Vegetarian Haggis is delicious!) Why not try a Whisky tasting menu too. Lovely staff and ask for a window seat when you book, great view!
59 locals recommend
Whiski Rooms
4-7 N Bank StAnother favourite place to eat. Scottish cuisine ( Vegetarian Haggis is delicious!) Why not try a Whisky tasting menu too. Lovely staff and ask for a window seat when you book, great view!
Cafe Jacques
Nice breakfast and seats outside in the Summer!
Maison de Moggy
17 West PortYou have to be a cat lover to visit, but a cute idea!
36 Shore
36 ShoreOne of the best Sunday Breakfasts in Edinburgh but make sure you book!
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect for posing with a cocktail and to admire the amazing interiors. V.cool!
12 locals recommend
Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh
1 George IV BridgePerfect for posing with a cocktail and to admire the amazing interiors. V.cool!
Afternoon tea in The Balmoral's Palm Court is an absolute treat - very decadent!
6 locals recommend
Palm Court
1 Princes StAfternoon tea in The Balmoral's Palm Court is an absolute treat - very decadent!
Tigerlilly
125 George StWhere the cool 'kids' hang out. Cocktails anyone?
Arts & Culture
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StScary stuff! 10 mins from the apt.
Omni Centre
Greenside RowNearest big cinema complex
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StIndependent cinema
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdFestival venue
Shopping
Cute wee retro milk bar across the road from the apt. Lovely ice cream
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketCute wee retro milk bar across the road from the apt. Lovely ice cream
Harvey Nichols
It's got to be visited!
Anthropologie
41 George StQuirky clothes and interiors
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StNearest small supermarket