Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle is what this city is built around. It's great to visit such an iconic building that is literally only 250 metres from the apartment.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is what this city is built around. It's great to visit such an iconic building that is literally only 250 metres from the apartment.
If you have even a small interest/fascination in whisky then this combined whisky tasting and educational tour is well worth it. All friends and family that have visited Edinburgh have enjoyed this.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillIf you have even a small interest/fascination in whisky then this combined whisky tasting and educational tour is well worth it. All friends and family that have visited Edinburgh have enjoyed this.
Food Scene
Mamma's is a great atmosphere inside only a minute's walk from the apartment. They area the original first with gluten free pizzas as well. You can ask for home delivery or order take away as well.
22 locals recommend
Mamma's American Pizza
28 - 30 GrassmarketMamma's is a great atmosphere inside only a minute's walk from the apartment. They area the original first with gluten free pizzas as well. You can ask for home delivery or order take away as well.
Hula is one of the best breakfast and lunch places around. With great healthy ingredients and friendly service, this is well worth a visit. Brilliant coffee, juices, bagels, wraps and fresh soups.
36 locals recommend
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W BowHula is one of the best breakfast and lunch places around. With great healthy ingredients and friendly service, this is well worth a visit. Brilliant coffee, juices, bagels, wraps and fresh soups.
This is fresh and atmospheric Thai food. You can't reserve a table. Just turn up and wait your turn but well worth the wait.
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlThis is fresh and atmospheric Thai food. You can't reserve a table. Just turn up and wait your turn but well worth the wait.
Amazing homemade ice cream. Also artisan coffee and super hot chocolate
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketAmazing homemade ice cream. Also artisan coffee and super hot chocolate
Great quality Indian cuisine past the National Museum of Scotland
115 locals recommend
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StGreat quality Indian cuisine past the National Museum of Scotland
Lovely food in a great location with views of the castle if you ask.
156 locals recommend
The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeLovely food in a great location with views of the castle if you ask.
Simple everyday Italian food with a happy go lucky atmosphere and very reasonable prices. It is the furthest walk from the flat for a restaurant
16 locals recommend
Jolly
9 Elm RowSimple everyday Italian food with a happy go lucky atmosphere and very reasonable prices. It is the furthest walk from the flat for a restaurant
Vittoria on the Bridge
19 George IV BridgeThe closest authentic italian restaurabt to the flat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Divino is a fantastic restaurant and wine bar run by a family that know great food and wine. Sample incredible wines by the glass and sit in their very relaxing and private outdoor courtyard/garden.
21 locals recommend
Divino Enoteca Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
5 Merchant StDivino is a fantastic restaurant and wine bar run by a family that know great food and wine. Sample incredible wines by the glass and sit in their very relaxing and private outdoor courtyard/garden.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen StThe most unique whisky in the world!
Everything Else
If you want/need to train during your stay, Pure Gym is open 24/7 and offers casual membership. This is only a 5 minute walk away.
7 locals recommend
PureGym Edinburgh Quartermile
15 Lauriston PlIf you want/need to train during your stay, Pure Gym is open 24/7 and offers casual membership. This is only a 5 minute walk away.
Essentials
This is the closest supermarket - 5 mins walk straight down the Grassmarket.
457 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StThis is the closest supermarket - 5 mins walk straight down the Grassmarket.
Peter's Yard is only a 7 minute walk away from the apartment and just up from the Meadows Park if you fancy a morning or afternoon walk. There's another Sainsburys Local next door for groceries.
126 locals recommend
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanPeter's Yard is only a 7 minute walk away from the apartment and just up from the Meadows Park if you fancy a morning or afternoon walk. There's another Sainsburys Local next door for groceries.
Entertainment & Activities
An impressive range of artefacts and exhibits. The National Museum regularly has free international exhibitions that are great for young and older kids.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
An impressive range of artefacts and exhibits. The National Museum regularly has free international exhibitions that are great for young and older kids.
This is a must-see walk through the underground Old City of Edinburgh for big and small kids. Be taken on a journey into Edinburgh's past through what was the Old Market street and the state of living
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StThis is a must-see walk through the underground Old City of Edinburgh for big and small kids. Be taken on a journey into Edinburgh's past through what was the Old Market street and the state of living