Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe most iconic building in Edinburgh!
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Queen's official residence when in Scotland.
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketLots of bars and restaurants here with views to the Castle
Lovely restaurants in this street, Iris, Cafe St Honore, Bon Vivant, Fishers in the City.....!
17 locals recommend
Thistle Street
Thistle StreetLovely restaurants in this street, Iris, Cafe St Honore, Bon Vivant, Fishers in the City.....!
Pleasance
60 PleasanceFestival venue - very close to our apartment.
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StTake a tour underneath Edinburgh's Old Town!
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetLovely bar's, restaurants and shops along this street.
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadInformative interactive exhibits about planet earth
Scottish Parliament Building
Architecturally interesting.
National Museum of Scotland and also where no. 35 bus from Airport stops.
7 locals recommend
Chambers Street
Chambers StreetNational Museum of Scotland and also where no. 35 bus from Airport stops.
Princes Street
Princes StreetGreat for shopping & sightseeing
Food Scene
Local coffee shop - where JK Rowling wrote some of the Harry Potter novels. Just yards from our apartment!
61 locals recommend
Black Medicine Coffee Co
2 Nicolson StLocal coffee shop - where JK Rowling wrote some of the Harry Potter novels. Just yards from our apartment!
Informal Indian dining with a tapas concept in a bustling, spacious two-level eatery with takeaway
115 locals recommend
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StInformal Indian dining with a tapas concept in a bustling, spacious two-level eatery with takeaway
Turkish dishes as well as a large breakfast menu, fresh paninis, baked potatoes & salad dishes. They have fantastic cakes, delicious baklava, authentic Turkish coffee or apple tea.
37 locals recommend
Cafe Truva
ShoreTurkish dishes as well as a large breakfast menu, fresh paninis, baked potatoes & salad dishes. They have fantastic cakes, delicious baklava, authentic Turkish coffee or apple tea.
It is a mini bakery with a massive cake cabinet, bursting with cakes, traybakes, brownies, cupcakes, muffins and of course, our famous scones!
35 locals recommend
Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
250 CanongateIt is a mini bakery with a massive cake cabinet, bursting with cakes, traybakes, brownies, cupcakes, muffins and of course, our famous scones!
Wedgwood The Restaurant
267 Royal MileA fantastic high quality restaurant
Small family-run restaurant, specialising in carefully sourced Aberdeen Angus beef and Scottish Seafood, cooked simply but with flair and attention to detail.
32 locals recommend
Wildfire
192 Rose StSmall family-run restaurant, specialising in carefully sourced Aberdeen Angus beef and Scottish Seafood, cooked simply but with flair and attention to detail.
Long established Seafood restaurant chain (although this doesn’t detract from the quality!) Quality but casual dining – firm favourite with locals.
119 locals recommend
Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetLong established Seafood restaurant chain (although this doesn’t detract from the quality!) Quality but casual dining – firm favourite with locals.
A restaurant aware of sustainability & the environment. Ingredients supplied by small, local, artisan growers, breeders, producers, suppliers & foragers.
184 locals recommend
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StA restaurant aware of sustainability & the environment. Ingredients supplied by small, local, artisan growers, breeders, producers, suppliers & foragers.
Spoon
6 A Nicolson StServes soups, sandwiches, coffee and cake alongside a diverse bistro menu
It has built a reputation as being the place to eat seasonal, locally sourced and tasty food in the heart of the city
55 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StIt has built a reputation as being the place to eat seasonal, locally sourced and tasty food in the heart of the city
A fine dining experience in the heart of the Royal Mile. Menu is based around fresh Scottish produce
128 locals recommend
Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StA fine dining experience in the heart of the Royal Mile. Menu is based around fresh Scottish produce
Circus Cafe Bistro
8 Saint Mary's StreetBusy little Bistro / café with pleasant courtyard
Wholesome, tasty food & drink, not to mention great coffee in East End of Edinburgh’s city centre
8 locals recommend
Pep & Fodder
11 Waterloo PlWholesome, tasty food & drink, not to mention great coffee in East End of Edinburgh’s city centre
Papii cafe
101 Hanover StFab little café in the City Centre
Pronounced Doo Prash, this small and romantic cellar restaurant offers fine Scottish produce
17 locals recommend
Dubh Prais
123B High StreetPronounced Doo Prash, this small and romantic cellar restaurant offers fine Scottish produce
Khushi's
Fantastic indian food. An Edinburgh institution!
Michelin starred restaurant serving modern British cuisine with an innovative menu
86 locals recommend
Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle TerraceMichelin starred restaurant serving modern British cuisine with an innovative menu
Henderson's was Scotland's first vegetarian restaurant (1963) and has built up a loyal following. Their Holyrood Road shop continues the tradition of serving delicious veggie and vegan food.
67 Holyrood Rd
67 Holyrood RoadHenderson's was Scotland's first vegetarian restaurant (1963) and has built up a loyal following. Their Holyrood Road shop continues the tradition of serving delicious veggie and vegan food.
Nice café within the Palace grounds - handy for before or after a tour
10 locals recommend
The Cafe at the Palace
98 CanongateNice café within the Palace grounds - handy for before or after a tour
Essentials
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkNearest supermarket - just round the corner from the apartment.
Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlSmall supermarket, open from 7am-11pm
Drinks & Nightlife
Biblos
1 Chambers StGood local restaurant
Brass Monkey Drummond Street
14 Drummond StExcellent local bar, serving simple food
An atmospheric small local bar with nightly Scottish Folk music. There is limited seating
43 locals recommend
Captains Bar
4 S College StAn atmospheric small local bar with nightly Scottish Folk music. There is limited seating
Fantastic gourmet burgers, with plenty more large/small dishes (including vegetarian) to choose from. The bar serves 20+ beer and ale varieties as well as wines, spirits & classic cocktails.
146 locals recommend
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdFantastic gourmet burgers, with plenty more large/small dishes (including vegetarian) to choose from. The bar serves 20+ beer and ale varieties as well as wines, spirits & classic cocktails.
A bar / restaurant hidden away in Advocates close, with a 200+ whisky shelf & seasonal Scottish menu
227 locals recommend
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClA bar / restaurant hidden away in Advocates close, with a 200+ whisky shelf & seasonal Scottish menu
Real ales, malts & pub-grub in convivial basement bar with log fire, plus decorative low ceiling
43 locals recommend
Jolly Judge
7 James CtReal ales, malts & pub-grub in convivial basement bar with log fire, plus decorative low ceiling
Scottish bar/dining experience with over 400 whisky's available for the full Scot's experience!
Usquabae Whisky Bar And Larder
2-4 Hope StreetScottish bar/dining experience with over 400 whisky's available for the full Scot's experience!
Contemporary Scottish steak & seafood restaurant. The bar beneath ("The Huxley") is also worth a visit
73 locals recommend
Kyloe
1-3 Rutland StreetContemporary Scottish steak & seafood restaurant. The bar beneath ("The Huxley") is also worth a visit
Getting Around
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes StreetMain train station
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
A great vantage point to view the city!
Shopping
An internet Cafe for high speed internet access, with fully installed Skype and webcam services, as well as printing, photocopying, scanning and faxing services.
6 locals recommend
Netversal Communications
76 South BridgeAn internet Cafe for high speed internet access, with fully installed Skype and webcam services, as well as printing, photocopying, scanning and faxing services.