Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
200 metres from the apartment. All day decent pub grub and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
103 locals recommend
Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh St200 metres from the apartment. All day decent pub grub and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
One of the City's most convivial pubs. Wide range of real ales and a myriad of malts.
95 locals recommend
Canny Mans
237 Morningside RdOne of the City's most convivial pubs. Wide range of real ales and a myriad of malts.
If you are a Fashionista then this is the place to be seen. Bar and restaurant are always busy. People first. Food second ….. is the vibe.
205 locals recommend
Tigerlilly
125 George StIf you are a Fashionista then this is the place to be seen. Bar and restaurant are always busy. People first. Food second ….. is the vibe.
The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlPopular local pub recently renovated with a beer garden.
Food Scene
Cowan and Sons
33 Raeburn PlLocal Stockbridge coffee shop
Great coffee shop with freshly prepared food and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Changes to a wine bar after 6pm on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
24 locals recommend
Henri
48 Raeburn PlGreat coffee shop with freshly prepared food and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Changes to a wine bar after 6pm on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Best Gastro Pub in Edinburgh with Scottish, seasonal and local produce throughout the menu.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdThe Best Gastro Pub in Edinburgh with Scottish, seasonal and local produce throughout the menu.
The best delicatessen in Edinburgh near the top of Leith Walk. An Edinburgh institution.
189 locals recommend
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowThe best delicatessen in Edinburgh near the top of Leith Walk. An Edinburgh institution.
Fine dining. Discreet waterside restaurant in Leith. No 5 in Sunday Times Top 100 restaurants in Britain. A La Carte and 3 tasting menus.
155 locals recommend
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreFine dining. Discreet waterside restaurant in Leith. No 5 in Sunday Times Top 100 restaurants in Britain. A La Carte and 3 tasting menus.
One of the city's most stylish and atmospheric restaurants at the top of the Royal Mile. Many awards and famous names have dined. Elegant Scottish menu. You should book in advance.
192 locals recommend
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillOne of the city's most stylish and atmospheric restaurants at the top of the Royal Mile. Many awards and famous names have dined. Elegant Scottish menu. You should book in advance.
Started out as the cheese guy in Stockbridge. Now more of a select deli with coffees, hams, sausages and seasonal produce.
56 locals recommend
IJ Mellis Cheesemongers
6 Bakers PlaceStarted out as the cheese guy in Stockbridge. Now more of a select deli with coffees, hams, sausages and seasonal produce.
One of Edinburgh's best bistros. It is very Stockbridge. Follows the Bites and Bowls for sharing principle.
162 locals recommend
Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn PlOne of Edinburgh's best bistros. It is very Stockbridge. Follows the Bites and Bowls for sharing principle.
Sightseeing
Uncover Edinburgh's grisly history at the Edinburgh Dungeon if you dare! Laugh and scream your way through this fantastic visitor attraction.
151 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StUncover Edinburgh's grisly history at the Edinburgh Dungeon if you dare! Laugh and scream your way through this fantastic visitor attraction.
Take a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process and enjoy a tutored tasting of a dram of whisky.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillTake a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process and enjoy a tutored tasting of a dram of whisky.
Learn about the creation of our earth and travel through time as you explore earth's past, present and future.
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadLearn about the creation of our earth and travel through time as you explore earth's past, present and future.
Where Seeing is Believing. Welcome to the oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh, delighting visitors since 1835.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillWhere Seeing is Believing. Welcome to the oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh, delighting visitors since 1835.
The seabound home to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveThe seabound home to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years.
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdFamily friendly zoo. Now with Pandas
Another Hidden Gem.... Part of a Medieval Street under the Royal Mile. Now uncovered as a tourist attraction. Prepare to be scared....
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StAnother Hidden Gem.... Part of a Medieval Street under the Royal Mile. Now uncovered as a tourist attraction. Prepare to be scared....
Her Majesty the Queen's - Official Edinburgh Residence and occupied late June and early July
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateHer Majesty the Queen's - Official Edinburgh Residence and occupied late June and early July
Must see attraction. Most popular tourist attraction in Edinburgh.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillMust see attraction. Most popular tourist attraction in Edinburgh.
Shopping
The main shopping street in Edinburgh with major stores including the iconic Jenners.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetThe main shopping street in Edinburgh with major stores including the iconic Jenners.
Quieter than Princes Street. George Street is good for boutique and designer shops. Follow this road to Multrees Walk home of Harvey Nicols, Mulberry and Louis Vuitton.
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetQuieter than Princes Street. George Street is good for boutique and designer shops. Follow this road to Multrees Walk home of Harvey Nicols, Mulberry and Louis Vuitton.
Essentials
Raeburn Laundrette, dry cleaners and ironing service.
59 Raeburn PlClosest Dry Cleaners and Laundry
Large supermarket - 10 minutes from the apartment in Comely Bank
92 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank RdLarge supermarket - 10 minutes from the apartment in Comely Bank
Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlNearest convenience store
Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main StNearest supermarket siuated in the heart of Stockbridge
Parks & Nature
70 acres of ornamental gardens, trees and walkways. Better still - just 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
104 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden station
70 acres of ornamental gardens, trees and walkways. Better still - just 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Get away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh city centre. Located next to Princes Street. Great place for a picnic or a rest on the grass with great views of Edinburgh Castle.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetGet away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh city centre. Located next to Princes Street. Great place for a picnic or a rest on the grass with great views of Edinburgh Castle.
Arthur's Seat
Worth the walk for the Iconic views of Edinburgh city and beyond.
Great view of the city. Walk up from the east end of Princes Street with the City Observatory and Greek style folly providing a backdrop to a panorama.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillGreat view of the city. Walk up from the east end of Princes Street with the City Observatory and Greek style folly providing a backdrop to a panorama.
Getting Around
Travelshop for purchase of bus tickets. Alternatively you can purchase on the bus and get on board at the local bus stops in Stockbridge.
32 locals recommend
Lothian Buses Travelshop
27 Hanover StreetTravelshop for purchase of bus tickets. Alternatively you can purchase on the bus and get on board at the local bus stops in Stockbridge.
Hertz
42 Picardy PlClosest car rental
City Cabs (Edinburgh) Ltd
1 Atholl PlLow cost taxis.