Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
A bustling gastro pub, great burgers and more than 20 beers in tap. Could be one to book if the city is busy. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
146 locals recommend
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdA bustling gastro pub, great burgers and more than 20 beers in tap. Could be one to book if the city is busy. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
A great place for a drink or to eat, extensive whisky selection. Go on toast Scotland have a 'dram' and make a wish! Outside seating in spring/summer. 5 minute walk.
42 locals recommend
Whiski Bar & Restaurant
119 High StA great place for a drink or to eat, extensive whisky selection. Go on toast Scotland have a 'dram' and make a wish! Outside seating in spring/summer. 5 minute walk.
If you like good ale this is the best you will find in the Old Town. Impossible to just have one!
79 locals recommend
The Bow Bar
80 W BowIf you like good ale this is the best you will find in the Old Town. Impossible to just have one!
A good hang out bar that has as good selection of beers and a tempting list of cocktails to savour. 2 minutes walk.
26 locals recommend
Villager
49 George IV BridgeA good hang out bar that has as good selection of beers and a tempting list of cocktails to savour. 2 minutes walk.
The Devil's Advocate is a bar and restaurant situated in an old Victorian pump house hidden away in Advocates Close. It has over 200 Whiskies and is great for cocktails! 2 minute walk away. 0131 225 4465
227 locals recommend
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClThe Devil's Advocate is a bar and restaurant situated in an old Victorian pump house hidden away in Advocates Close. It has over 200 Whiskies and is great for cocktails! 2 minute walk away. 0131 225 4465
Great little bar just up the street from the apartment. Pretty good food, excellent beer and there is Scottish music every night of the week. Good atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
Ensign Ewart
521-523 LawnmarketGreat little bar just up the street from the apartment. Pretty good food, excellent beer and there is Scottish music every night of the week. Good atmosphere.
Food Scene
A fun licensed cafe with the best coffee in the city. Good food, particularly fine breakfast selection, outstanding staff. Outside seating - great in spring/summer. I go here a LOT. 5 minutes walk.
26 locals recommend
Southern Cross Cafe
63A Cockburn StA fun licensed cafe with the best coffee in the city. Good food, particularly fine breakfast selection, outstanding staff. Outside seating - great in spring/summer. I go here a LOT. 5 minutes walk.
A sophisticated and highly rated (check trip advisor) restaurant serving great Scottish food. A bit more expensive but why not treat yourself. Nice ambiance. 2 minute walk on Royal Mile. 0131 220 1111.
128 locals recommend
Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StA sophisticated and highly rated (check trip advisor) restaurant serving great Scottish food. A bit more expensive but why not treat yourself. Nice ambiance. 2 minute walk on Royal Mile. 0131 220 1111.
Have a look out the window, there it is the 'Thai Orchid' - a top Thai eatery open all day or takeaway. Best to book if going in the evening it's always busy. Try 'Spicy Stir Fried Beef' v hot but epic!
20 locals recommend
Thai Orchid
5A Johnston TerraceHave a look out the window, there it is the 'Thai Orchid' - a top Thai eatery open all day or takeaway. Best to book if going in the evening it's always busy. Try 'Spicy Stir Fried Beef' v hot but epic!
Top class seafood restaurant 2 minutes walk. Oysters, langoustines, lobster etc. Always advisable to book. 0131 226 1888.
124 locals recommend
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeTop class seafood restaurant 2 minutes walk. Oysters, langoustines, lobster etc. Always advisable to book. 0131 226 1888.
A bustling Italian brasserie 3 minutes from the apartment. 0131 225 1740.
36 locals recommend
Vittoria on the Bridge
19 George IV BridgeA bustling Italian brasserie 3 minutes from the apartment. 0131 225 1740.
A great local pizza restaurant situated in the Grassmarket 3 minutes walk away. Takeaway available 0131 225 6464. There are lots of bars and other restaurants at this location to choose to sample.
22 locals recommend
Mamma's American Pizza
28 - 30 GrassmarketA great local pizza restaurant situated in the Grassmarket 3 minutes walk away. Takeaway available 0131 225 6464. There are lots of bars and other restaurants at this location to choose to sample.
If you like Mexican food and a margarita with a kick this is the place to go in the Old Town. 5 minute walk. 0131 226 5154.
20 locals recommend
Viva Mexico
41 Cockburn StIf you like Mexican food and a margarita with a kick this is the place to go in the Old Town. 5 minute walk. 0131 226 5154.
Fantastic for steaks and fine cuisine. Lovely ambiance. A little more expensive but worth it! 0131 220 2513. 15 minutes walk from the apartment.
49 locals recommend
The Honours Brasserie
58A N Castle StFantastic for steaks and fine cuisine. Lovely ambiance. A little more expensive but worth it! 0131 220 2513. 15 minutes walk from the apartment.
A bustling seafood restaurant which also offers good steaks. Mid priced. Just behind George Street. 0131 225 5109. 10-15 minutes walk.
119 locals recommend
Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetA bustling seafood restaurant which also offers good steaks. Mid priced. Just behind George Street. 0131 225 5109. 10-15 minutes walk.
Electric bistro with French, North African and Scots dishes in a romantic retro interior. Maison bleue provides a rich selection of food with a very french touch. Very good dishes and excellent, friendly service. 0131 226 1900.
51 locals recommend
Maison Bleue
36-38 Victoria StElectric bistro with French, North African and Scots dishes in a romantic retro interior. Maison bleue provides a rich selection of food with a very french touch. Very good dishes and excellent, friendly service. 0131 226 1900.
Pulled pork from the roast pig on the spit. Served with a sauce of your choice. Very tasty take away or sit in. Just a minute from the apartment.
62 locals recommend
Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StPulled pork from the roast pig on the spit. Served with a sauce of your choice. Very tasty take away or sit in. Just a minute from the apartment.
Sightseeing
Walk the length of the Royal Mile and visit this building which divides opinion (Beauty or Beast?) Tours daily. Once there go for a walk in Holyrood Park of climb Arthur's Seat - best views of the city!
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
Walk the length of the Royal Mile and visit this building which divides opinion (Beauty or Beast?) Tours daily. Once there go for a walk in Holyrood Park of climb Arthur's Seat - best views of the city!
Residence of Her Majesty the Queen when she visits the Capital. Like Royalty? You'll love this. Walk the length of the Royal Mile from apartment, lots to see on the way.
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateResidence of Her Majesty the Queen when she visits the Capital. Like Royalty? You'll love this. Walk the length of the Royal Mile from apartment, lots to see on the way.
It is an award winning museum with lots of great artefacts and interactive displays for children/adults alike. If interested in Scotland you'll love it. Admission free. 5 minutes from the apartment.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
It is an award winning museum with lots of great artefacts and interactive displays for children/adults alike. If interested in Scotland you'll love it. Admission free. 5 minutes from the apartment.
A great place to visit. Lots of history and interesting tales, great views! 2 minutes from your doorstep Tickets £18.50 adults £11.50 Children over 5 years old. web - www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillA great place to visit. Lots of history and interesting tales, great views! 2 minutes from your doorstep Tickets £18.50 adults £11.50 Children over 5 years old. web - www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
An award winning ghostly tour of ancient Edinburgh. There are streets beneath the Old Town buried for centuries after the plague struck. They say things go bump in the night down there! 0845 0706244.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StAn award winning ghostly tour of ancient Edinburgh. There are streets beneath the Old Town buried for centuries after the plague struck. They say things go bump in the night down there! 0845 0706244.
Essentials
This is the nearest small supermarket for you groceries. It also sells alcohol. Open 6am to 11pm daily.
490 locals recommend
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkThis is the nearest small supermarket for you groceries. It also sells alcohol. Open 6am to 11pm daily.
Shopping
This is the place to pick up information and book tickets for all the shows at the Edinburgh Festival in August. 5 minutes walk down the Royal Mile.
64 locals recommend
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
180 High StThis is the place to pick up information and book tickets for all the shows at the Edinburgh Festival in August. 5 minutes walk down the Royal Mile.
Designer clothes a plenty. Also great top floor with cocktail bar, a basserie, a sushi restaurant with conveyor, a champagne & chocolate and dessert conveyor. Also has an international deli.
181 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols
Designer clothes a plenty. Also great top floor with cocktail bar, a basserie, a sushi restaurant with conveyor, a champagne & chocolate and dessert conveyor. Also has an international deli.
Tatrtans, tweeds and cashmere. A local favourite with beautiful clothes
14 locals recommend
Walker Slater
16-20 Victoria StTatrtans, tweeds and cashmere. A local favourite with beautiful clothes
Arts & Culture
Our Dynamic Earth takes you on a journey through our planet's past, present and future, with interactive exhibits and impressive technology, including a 4D and 3D experience. 15 minute walk.
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadOur Dynamic Earth takes you on a journey through our planet's past, present and future, with interactive exhibits and impressive technology, including a 4D and 3D experience. 15 minute walk.
The Scottish Whisky Experience is an excellent visitor attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink. You can become part of the whisky making experience on a tour through their virtual distillery. There is also a fantastic restaurant and shop on offer. 2 minute walk.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillThe Scottish Whisky Experience is an excellent visitor attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink. You can become part of the whisky making experience on a tour through their virtual distillery. There is also a fantastic restaurant and shop on offer. 2 minute walk.
Get ready for 6 floors of hands on interactive fun and optical illusions! Camera Obscura provides an excellent set of exhibitions and a great way to see the city. It has something for everyone! 2 minute walk! 0131 226 3709.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillGet ready for 6 floors of hands on interactive fun and optical illusions! Camera Obscura provides an excellent set of exhibitions and a great way to see the city. It has something for everyone! 2 minute walk! 0131 226 3709.
Parks & Nature
A very historic and beautiful park with an extinct volcano. Great views of the city and East Lothian.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
A very historic and beautiful park with an extinct volcano. Great views of the city and East Lothian.
Great place to go for a walk and an ideal place to go for a run. Also has a children's play park and pay and play tennis courts
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveGreat place to go for a walk and an ideal place to go for a run. Also has a children's play park and pay and play tennis courts
Fantastic Botanical gardens with a variety of hot houses, beautiful scenery and a couple of cafes. A real treat.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceFantastic Botanical gardens with a variety of hot houses, beautiful scenery and a couple of cafes. A real treat.