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The places you can´t miss when coming to Edinburgh.
It is a must see with great views of the city of Edinburgh. It is just 15 min from the flat.
Entry fee is 18,50 pounds per person. Avoid queues by purchasing your tickets online via the Edinburgh Castle website.
9:30 am to 17:00 pm from Oct to March. Last entry one hour before closing.
The better time to get in is in the afternoon, from 1 pm, to see the One O´clock Gun (every day, except Sunday)
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillIt is a must see with great views of the city of Edinburgh. It is just 15 min from the flat.
Entry fee is 18,50 pounds per person. Avoid queues by purchasing your tickets online via the Edinburgh Castle website.
9:30 am to 17:00 pm from Oct to March. Last entry one hour before closing.
The better time to get in is in the afternoon, from 1 pm, to see the One O´clock Gun (every day, except Sunday)
Another must see and a nice walk. Beautiful views of the city from the top.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Another must see and a nice walk. Beautiful views of the city from the top.
Calton Hill
Calton HillGreat views of the Firth of Forth Bridge.
Very nice area with lots of traditional pubs, very close to the flat. There is also a Market every Saturday from 10 pm to 5 pm. Food and handmade souvenirs can be found here. It is worth a visit.
317 locals recommend
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketVery nice area with lots of traditional pubs, very close to the flat. There is also a Market every Saturday from 10 pm to 5 pm. Food and handmade souvenirs can be found here. It is worth a visit.
One of the finest gardens in the World. Free entry.
From 10 pm to 16 pm.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceOne of the finest gardens in the World. Free entry.
From 10 pm to 16 pm.
Free amazing museum built in 1999 to commemorate the best and worst of human history . It is just 5 min from the flat.
Opening times: 10pm -5pm
Begin at the main entrance in the middle of Chambers St and you´ll find an info desk with maps. Free one-hour guided tours starting at 11am, 1 pm and 3pm. Ask for details at the info desk.
Before you leave, find the elevator in the corner of level 6, near the War Gallery and go up to the roof terrace to enjoy a fantastic view across the city.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Free amazing museum built in 1999 to commemorate the best and worst of human history . It is just 5 min from the flat.
Opening times: 10pm -5pm
Begin at the main entrance in the middle of Chambers St and you´ll find an info desk with maps. Free one-hour guided tours starting at 11am, 1 pm and 3pm. Ask for details at the info desk.
Before you leave, find the elevator in the corner of level 6, near the War Gallery and go up to the roof terrace to enjoy a fantastic view across the city.
Amazing building. Do not forget your camera!
Free entrance from 10am - 5 pm.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StAmazing building. Do not forget your camera!
Free entrance from 10am - 5 pm.
Beautiful gardens between the Old Town and New Town and split in two by the Mound. Free admission most of the day. Do not miss:
-Scott Monument: climb the 287 steps to the top for a super view of the city.
- West End Churches: St John´s Church worth visiting for its fine gotic and St Cuthbert´s Parish Church
- Floral Clock during the summer is displayed.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetBeautiful gardens between the Old Town and New Town and split in two by the Mound. Free admission most of the day. Do not miss:
-Scott Monument: climb the 287 steps to the top for a super view of the city.
- West End Churches: St John´s Church worth visiting for its fine gotic and St Cuthbert´s Parish Church
- Floral Clock during the summer is displayed.
Gastronomía
My favorite places to eat out.
If you want to taste great Haggis, this is one of my favorite places, very close to the flat. They also have very nice pies, sausages, burgers and scottish desserts (ask for Cranachan, the traditional scottish desert).
Open from 9 am to 10pm every day.
27 locals recommend
Mums Great Comfort Food
4A Forrest RdIf you want to taste great Haggis, this is one of my favorite places, very close to the flat. They also have very nice pies, sausages, burgers and scottish desserts (ask for Cranachan, the traditional scottish desert).
Open from 9 am to 10pm every day.
Excellent and cheap Thai food. One of my favorite places for Thai food and very close to the flat. It gets very busy around 1-2 pm and 6-7 pm. Only cash.
Day menu is a bit cheaper than Night Menu.
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlExcellent and cheap Thai food. One of my favorite places for Thai food and very close to the flat. It gets very busy around 1-2 pm and 6-7 pm. Only cash.
Day menu is a bit cheaper than Night Menu.
Great place for hamburguers, very close to the flat, just 5 min walk. It is always crowded at night so remember to book a table in advance.
8 locals recommend
Buffalo
12-14 Chapel StGreat place for hamburguers, very close to the flat, just 5 min walk. It is always crowded at night so remember to book a table in advance.
Best icecreams and milkshakes in town in the Grasmarket, close to the flat.
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketBest icecreams and milkshakes in town in the Grasmarket, close to the flat.
If you want to relax a little bit and enjoy great views of the City at the same time, why not having a coffee here after your shopping in Princes Street?
Costa Coffee
1 Hanover StIf you want to relax a little bit and enjoy great views of the City at the same time, why not having a coffee here after your shopping in Princes Street?
Excellent greek food in the Tollcross area. It is just 10-15 min walk from the flat. Book a table in advance as it gets crowded very easily.
10 locals recommend
Taxidi Greek Bistro
6 Brougham StExcellent greek food in the Tollcross area. It is just 10-15 min walk from the flat. Book a table in advance as it gets crowded very easily.
You can enjoy of great views of Edinburgh Castle while having a coffee.
120 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 4AD, Reino Unido
38 locals recommend
Starbucks
124 High StYou can enjoy of great views of Edinburgh Castle while having a coffee.
120 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 4AD, Reino Unido
Excellent french food in the New Town. One of my favorite places to eat. They have lunch menus at afordable prices:
Two course set lunch: 12,90 pounds (From 12 noon to 2:30pm)
Two course early set dinner: 14,90 pounds ( From 5:30pm to 6:45pm)
You can also can enjoy special lunch and dinner menus this December 2019:
3 Course (lunch £25.00 served from 12noon and betwwen 5:30 and 6:30 pm / dinner £35.00 served from 6:30 till late)
173 locals recommend
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StExcellent french food in the New Town. One of my favorite places to eat. They have lunch menus at afordable prices:
Two course set lunch: 12,90 pounds (From 12 noon to 2:30pm)
Two course early set dinner: 14,90 pounds ( From 5:30pm to 6:45pm)
You can also can enjoy special lunch and dinner menus this December 2019:
3 Course (lunch £25.00 served from 12noon and betwwen 5:30 and 6:30 pm / dinner £35.00 served from 6:30 till late)
Amazing french food in the New Town. Cozy place. I like coming here once a week. You can have a 2 course lunch menu for 12,95 pounds or a 3 course lunch menu for 16,95 pounds, Monday to Friday 12-15pm.
31 locals recommend
Café Marlayne
76 Thistle StAmazing french food in the New Town. Cozy place. I like coming here once a week. You can have a 2 course lunch menu for 12,95 pounds or a 3 course lunch menu for 16,95 pounds, Monday to Friday 12-15pm.
Great italian food very close to the flat and the Royal Mile.
Lunch menu from Monday to Friday from 12 Noon until 5pm – just £9.95 for 1 Course.
Open until 10 pm Sun to Thursday.
Open until 11 pm Friday to Saturday.
36 locals recommend
Vittoria on the Bridge
19 George IV BridgeGreat italian food very close to the flat and the Royal Mile.
Lunch menu from Monday to Friday from 12 Noon until 5pm – just £9.95 for 1 Course.
Open until 10 pm Sun to Thursday.
Open until 11 pm Friday to Saturday.
Things to do
If you want to know a bit more about Edinburgh, this is a great walking tour to start enjoying the city. You can book your free tour online:
https://www.neweuropetours.eu/edinburgh-walking-tours/
Tours every day in different languages.
7 locals recommend
SANDEMANs NEW Edinburgh, Free Walking Tour
If you want to know a bit more about Edinburgh, this is a great walking tour to start enjoying the city. You can book your free tour online:
https://www.neweuropetours.eu/edinburgh-walking-tours/
Tours every day in different languages.
Pubs in New Town
My favorites pubs in the New Town
Guildford Arms
Traditional pub with a great selection of beers.
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StAmazing pub and restaurant. It is worth a visit to have a look at its dome.
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StAmazing pub and restaurant. It is worth a visit to have a look at its dome.
The Standing Order
62-66 George StOne of the cheapest pubs in town. Open all day.
One of my favorites. Cozy place to drink and have some food. Try the nachos with haggis!
10 locals recommend
Dirty Dick's
159 Rose StOne of my favorites. Cozy place to drink and have some food. Try the nachos with haggis!
Breakfast
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanGreat breakfasts and coffee from 7 pm to 6 pm. Next door.
Pubs in Old Town
My favorites pubs in the Old Town on the Royal Mile
Jolly Judge
7 James CtTraditional Pub
Another traditional pub in the middle of the Royal Mile. They also have great food.
7 locals recommend
Albanach
197 High StAnother traditional pub in the middle of the Royal Mile. They also have great food.
The World's End
2-8 High StreetGreat for fish and chips. Tiny and cosy place, book in advance.
Live Music
Finnegans Wake Edinburgh
9b Victoria StIrish pub with live music from 9 pm every day.