Guidebook for Edinburgh
Everything Else
The University of Edinburgh
South BridgeUniversity of Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Edinburgh's famous castle that overlooks the city. Worth a visit.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh's famous castle that overlooks the city. Worth a visit.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateQueen's Palace of Residence
A great walk and incredible views overlooking the city. This volcano is part of the fabric of Edinburgh.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
A great walk and incredible views overlooking the city. This volcano is part of the fabric of Edinburgh.
Shopping
Hotspot of shopping activity. Home of the many designer shops and restuarants.
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetHotspot of shopping activity. Home of the many designer shops and restuarants.
Arts & Culture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThe premiere arts gallery in Edinburgh.
National Museum of Scotland
Really beautiful museum. Never fails to fascinate.
Food Scene
Lovely atmosphere in this bar. Polish owned and Polish/Scottish food/drink.
28 locals recommend
Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn StLovely atmosphere in this bar. Polish owned and Polish/Scottish food/drink.
Amazing Italian food and fantastic array of wines. Book early though as the snug atmosphere is very popular.
20 locals recommend
Ecco Vino
19 Cockburn StAmazing Italian food and fantastic array of wines. Book early though as the snug atmosphere is very popular.
Yocoko
45 South BridgeAbsolutely fantastic Asian cuisine.
Kilimanjaro Coffee
104 Nicolson StBest coffee in town. Also right next to the flat.
Fantastic Scottish cuisine and a regularly changing menu. Well worth a visit!
44 locals recommend
Blonde Restaurant
71-75 St. Leonard's StFantastic Scottish cuisine and a regularly changing menu. Well worth a visit!
Famous Indian restaurant and serves excellent food. Also well known for having the spiciest curry in the country, if you can handle it!
23 locals recommend
Kismot
29 St. Leonard's StFamous Indian restaurant and serves excellent food. Also well known for having the spiciest curry in the country, if you can handle it!
Probably the tiniest restaurant you are ever likely to see, but home of some of the most authentic Asian cuisine in Edinburgh.
30 locals recommend
Kim's Mini Meals
5 Buccleuch StProbably the tiniest restaurant you are ever likely to see, but home of some of the most authentic Asian cuisine in Edinburgh.
Brazilian Sensation
117-119 Buccleuch StBrazilian cuisine in the heart of Scotland.
Diablo Loco
74-78 South Clerk StreetNice bar, good beers, friendly atmosphere.
The Original Mosque Kitchen & Cafe
50 PotterrowAuthentic indian/arabic food.
Drinks & Nightlife
The City Cafe
19 Blair StGreat bar and atmosphere. Close to Edinburgh's nightlife.
The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StGreat local bar. Plenty of beer and music.
Entertainment & Activities
The Meadows
Melville DriveFamous gardens of Edinburgh.