Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place owned by a Swedish Couple (with several other pubs on Leith Walk) to relax and chill out with a drink.
256 locals recommend
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowGreat place owned by a Swedish Couple (with several other pubs on Leith Walk) to relax and chill out with a drink.
A funky bar with lots of different beers, wines, gins and whiskies. Usually filled with a range of different nationalities.
111 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkA funky bar with lots of different beers, wines, gins and whiskies. Usually filled with a range of different nationalities.
While on The Royal Mile, drop in here for a Scotch Whisky from it's HUGE menu. They also have a good choice of beer and food available.
TOP TIP: If you're new to whisky I suggest trying a nice speyside whisky (such as Glenfiddich, Glenlivet or Macallan) for a gentle introduction or if you're brave go for a more complex (and my favorites) Islay such as Laphroig or Lagavulin.
7 locals recommend
Albanach
197 High StWhile on The Royal Mile, drop in here for a Scotch Whisky from it's HUGE menu. They also have a good choice of beer and food available.
TOP TIP: If you're new to whisky I suggest trying a nice speyside whisky (such as Glenfiddich, Glenlivet or Macallan) for a gentle introduction or if you're brave go for a more complex (and my favorites) Islay such as Laphroig or Lagavulin.
Excellent bar with food available, over 300 whiski(e)s from around the world.
227 locals recommend
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Cl Excellent bar with food available, over 300 whiski(e)s from around the world.
Sightseeing
Perched on top of an extinct Volcano, Edinburgh Castle is a must see. Beautiful views of Edinburgh and surrounding area. Highlights include the National War Museum, Honours of Scotland & Stone of Destiny, and St Margaret's Chapel.
TIP: Consider an Explorer Pass which gets you in to all 77 Historic Scotland properties!
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillPerched on top of an extinct Volcano, Edinburgh Castle is a must see. Beautiful views of Edinburgh and surrounding area. Highlights include the National War Museum, Honours of Scotland & Stone of Destiny, and St Margaret's Chapel.
TIP: Consider an Explorer Pass which gets you in to all 77 Historic Scotland properties!
One of the best things to come out of Scotland (and there have been a lot) is Whisky, so a visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience is a must. Take a sensational journey into the world of scotch whisky. Various tours and tastings are available so check the website for details.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillOne of the best things to come out of Scotland (and there have been a lot) is Whisky, so a visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience is a must. Take a sensational journey into the world of scotch whisky. Various tours and tastings are available so check the website for details.
Named because of the distance of the route between the Castle and the Palace of Holyrood House. It's well worth a meander along to browse the shops and pubs. TOP TIP: The Royal Mile is actual made of of lots of different street names from the Castle down: Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, the High Street, the Canongate and Abbey Strand.
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
Named because of the distance of the route between the Castle and the Palace of Holyrood House. It's well worth a meander along to browse the shops and pubs. TOP TIP: The Royal Mile is actual made of of lots of different street names from the Castle down: Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, the High Street, the Canongate and Abbey Strand.
Built as a Victorian Gothic monument to the famous Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. Climb 287 steps to the viewing platform at the top to get fantastic views of Edinburgh and also get a certificate for your achievement.
302 locals recommend
Scott Monument
Built as a Victorian Gothic monument to the famous Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. Climb 287 steps to the viewing platform at the top to get fantastic views of Edinburgh and also get a certificate for your achievement.
The Queen's official residence while in Edinburgh. It's a beautiful palace filled with hundreds of years of history from the Scottish monarchs. There is also the Queen's Gallery with changing art exhibitions throughout the year.
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Queen's official residence while in Edinburgh. It's a beautiful palace filled with hundreds of years of history from the Scottish monarchs. There is also the Queen's Gallery with changing art exhibitions throughout the year.
Parks & Nature
Nestled in the city centre Holyrood Park is a place to get away from (most) of the crowds. Climb Arthurs Seat (251m) for a panoramic view of Edinburgh, walk the Crags and visit St Anthony's Chapel.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveNestled in the city centre Holyrood Park is a place to get away from (most) of the crowds. Climb Arthurs Seat (251m) for a panoramic view of Edinburgh, walk the Crags and visit St Anthony's Chapel.
A beautiful peaceful gardens that's a beautiful place for a walk. Good cafes and an interesting mixture of plant specimens from around the world. FREE entry.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA beautiful peaceful gardens that's a beautiful place for a walk. Good cafes and an interesting mixture of plant specimens from around the world. FREE entry.
Essentials
If you need anything during your stay, Tesco is just a 5 minute walk down Easter Road.
333 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StIf you need anything during your stay, Tesco is just a 5 minute walk down Easter Road.
Lidl
Dalry RoadInexpensive supermarket just up the road from the flat.
Food Scene
Great little bar/bistro with cocktails and fantastic menu starting at brunch.
178 locals recommend
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StGreat little bar/bistro with cocktails and fantastic menu starting at brunch.
Great chilled out atmosphere, with a nice selection of ales on tap, and good food.
106 locals recommend
The Mash Tun Bier House & Kitchen
154 Easter RdGreat chilled out atmosphere, with a nice selection of ales on tap, and good food.
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkExcellent pizza from the wood-fired oven and a great atmosphere.
A friendly small Italian with a traditional feel.
TOP TIP: Get there before 6:30pm for the excellent value early bird special 2 course £10.50 or 3 course £13.50.
50 locals recommend
Aldente
139 Easter Rd A friendly small Italian with a traditional feel.
TOP TIP: Get there before 6:30pm for the excellent value early bird special 2 course £10.50 or 3 course £13.50.
Converted from a former Bank, step inside and you will see why it's called The Dome with it's beautiful high dome above the central circular bar. It's a great place to get a drink or the Afternoon Tea (Champagne optional!!) is fantastic here.
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StConverted from a former Bank, step inside and you will see why it's called The Dome with it's beautiful high dome above the central circular bar. It's a great place to get a drink or the Afternoon Tea (Champagne optional!!) is fantastic here.
Stop off here for a no frills lunch which has been a favorite with locals for years!
66 locals recommend
The Mosque Kitchen
31-33 Nicolson SquareStop off here for a no frills lunch which has been a favorite with locals for years!
A short walk from the flat, this place is amazing. Brilliant pastries and fantastic filled sandwiches at a very reasonable price.
79 locals recommend
Sicilian Pastry Shop
14-16 Albert StA short walk from the flat, this place is amazing. Brilliant pastries and fantastic filled sandwiches at a very reasonable price.
Filled with many bars and restaurants. George Street is a good place to head for an up market night out.
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetFilled with many bars and restaurants. George Street is a good place to head for an up market night out.
AA restaurant of the year 2017. It is part of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) so there is no shortage of fantastic whiskies to try. Go for the early evening set menu for great value or treat yourself with the all out tasting menu! Fantastic service and a very knowledgeable staff.
The Dining Room
2 York PlAA restaurant of the year 2017. It is part of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) so there is no shortage of fantastic whiskies to try. Go for the early evening set menu for great value or treat yourself with the all out tasting menu! Fantastic service and a very knowledgeable staff.
Arts & Culture
This is an excellent FREE museum that tells the story of Edinburgh from earliest times until today.
72 locals recommend
The Museum of Edinburgh
142-146 CanongateThis is an excellent FREE museum that tells the story of Edinburgh from earliest times until today.
FREE World class museum with everything you would expect in a museum.
There is also the Museum of Scotland with everything you need to know about Scotland as a nation.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
FREE World class museum with everything you would expect in a museum.
There is also the Museum of Scotland with everything you need to know about Scotland as a nation.
One of my favorite art galleries. It's a recently restored building that uses portraits to tell the story of Scotland. FREE entry.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StOne of my favorite art galleries. It's a recently restored building that uses portraits to tell the story of Scotland. FREE entry.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdWorld class art gallery. FREE entry.
Shopping
If you are looking for small unique boutiques then make sure so check out the wide range of shops on Thistle street.
17 locals recommend
Thistle Street
Thistle StreetIf you are looking for small unique boutiques then make sure so check out the wide range of shops on Thistle street.
The mile long Princes Street is the major shopping street in Edinburgh, such as Marks & Spencer, Next, Debenhams, Frasers and more. It also has a beautiful gardens to walk through and the best views of the Castle!
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetThe mile long Princes Street is the major shopping street in Edinburgh, such as Marks & Spencer, Next, Debenhams, Frasers and more. It also has a beautiful gardens to walk through and the best views of the Castle!