Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Arthur's Seat
The best view in Edinburgh!
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongatePopular tourist destination and our neighbours!
Fun day out at the seaside, lovely walks and little shops, great views
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeFun day out at the seaside, lovely walks and little shops, great views
See what Scotland's politics are all about! You'll walk past this building, can't miss it!
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
See what Scotland's politics are all about! You'll walk past this building, can't miss it!
Food Scene
Hemma
75 Holyrood RdGreat eclectic Sweedish bar- dog and child friendly, great food
A good breakfast/ lunch and starting point to explore all the wee shops around here and the meadows.
238 locals recommend
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlA good breakfast/ lunch and starting point to explore all the wee shops around here and the meadows.
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkActually the best Pizza in town and it's just doon the road in Leith
Great for a date! Booking in advance required, not the cheapest but there's nothing else like it around and a great story, intimate setting. 5/10 mis walk from the flat.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadGreat for a date! Booking in advance required, not the cheapest but there's nothing else like it around and a great story, intimate setting. 5/10 mis walk from the flat.
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdFreshly made bread
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow Plperfect lunch or brekkie spot and round the corner
sightseeing
The Houses Of Parliament
11 Rue Parlement Sainte-CatherineOf political interest
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlGreat bit to eat, round the corner
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowGreat local pub, food & beers
Calton Hill
Calton HillA few min walk from the flat. Lovely views of Edinburgh
Gay friendly bar, fun, books and board games, good, simple food, quirky
98 locals recommend
Regent Bar
2 Montrose TerraceGay friendly bar, fun, books and board games, good, simple food, quirky
Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkOne of the best wee bars in Edinburgh, a hidden gem.
Upmarket bar but oh so cool, it's hidden from the outside and disguised as a hairdressers!
297 locals recommend
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StUpmarket bar but oh so cool, it's hidden from the outside and disguised as a hairdressers!
Hidden cocktail bar, oh so trendy, great cocktails, dark inside, great for rainy/ cold days
235 locals recommend
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StHidden cocktail bar, oh so trendy, great cocktails, dark inside, great for rainy/ cold days
Arts & Culture
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StGreat modern art & cafe
Entertainment & Activities
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillFun! Great for kids, next to the castle
It's free and amazing for kids and adults too, stunning victorian glass roof
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
It's free and amazing for kids and adults too, stunning victorian glass roof
Free fun day out, beautiful gardens & glass house (glass houses extra £'s)
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceFree fun day out, beautiful gardens & glass house (glass houses extra £'s)
A great day out, sight seeing, see the bridges and the lovely old town, great for a sunny "walking day" if you can find the path you can walk right to Dalmeny House
114 locals recommend
Queensferry
A great day out, sight seeing, see the bridges and the lovely old town, great for a sunny "walking day" if you can find the path you can walk right to Dalmeny House
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadGreat rainy day thing to do if you have kids!
Shopping
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketVintage clothing galore!
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetQuircky shops nd gifting
yoga
The lovelist studio in Edinburgh with a great range of classes. beginners & more
15 locals recommend
Meadowlark Yoga
43 Argyle PlThe lovelist studio in Edinburgh with a great range of classes. beginners & more