Guidebook for Edinburgh
Entertainment & Activities
Dynamic Earth is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, and also functions as a conference venue. It is in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Arthur's Seat
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadDynamic Earth is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, and also functions as a conference venue. It is in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Arthur's Seat
An 80 minute tour through 1000 years of Scottish history via 2 underground rides and 11 live shows.
151 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StAn 80 minute tour through 1000 years of Scottish history via 2 underground rides and 11 live shows.
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StThe Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceSightseeing
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
329 locals recommend
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateThe Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock.
Royal Mile
Hear stories from costumed guides in otherwise unseen alleys of the capital where people once lived.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StHear stories from costumed guides in otherwise unseen alleys of the capital where people once lived.
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
152 locals recommend
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetGrand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
Shopping
Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland, and its main shopping street.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland, and its main shopping street.
From fashionista's favourite Harvey Nichols in St. Andrew Square and designer shops such as Cruise and Phase Eight, to star studded jewellers such as Hamilton & Inches and Laings, George Street has it all going on. And when day turns to night, the street comes alive with well-groomed partygoers who flock to the area's many stylish bars.
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetFrom fashionista's favourite Harvey Nichols in St. Andrew Square and designer shops such as Cruise and Phase Eight, to star studded jewellers such as Hamilton & Inches and Laings, George Street has it all going on. And when day turns to night, the street comes alive with well-groomed partygoers who flock to the area's many stylish bars.
Harvey Nichols
Parks & Nature
Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of mountains in Edinburgh, United Kingdom which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of mountains in Edinburgh, United Kingdom which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".
Arts & Culture
The Scottish Parliament, is the devolved national, unicameral legislature of Scotland. Located in the Holyrood area of the capital city, Edinburgh, it is frequently referred to by the metonym "Holyrood"
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
The Scottish Parliament, is the devolved national, unicameral legislature of Scotland. Located in the Holyrood area of the capital city, Edinburgh, it is frequently referred to by the metonym "Holyrood"
The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Museum (so renamed in 1995), with collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Museum (so renamed in 1995), with collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StGetting Around
Waverley Railway Station
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder StreetFood Scene
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Edinburgh North Bridge
7 North BridgeItalian
Intimate, refined spot for seasonal Scottish cuisine and cocktails in a smart, traditional decor.
86 locals recommend
Monteiths
61 High StIntimate, refined spot for seasonal Scottish cuisine and cocktails in a smart, traditional decor.
Lush decor in a 16th-century building creates intimate mood for stylish Scottish fine dining.
128 locals recommend
Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StLush decor in a 16th-century building creates intimate mood for stylish Scottish fine dining.
Counter-serve chain for ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads.
8 locals recommend
Pret A Manger
56 Shandwick PlCounter-serve chain for ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads.
Relaxed cafe with a deli counter for artisan coffee, and Scottish produce for breakfast and lunch.
55 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StRelaxed cafe with a deli counter for artisan coffee, and Scottish produce for breakfast and lunch.
Bright yellow walls line this all-day cafe serving traditional Turkish mains, sandwiches and salads.
37 locals recommend
Cafe Truva
ShoreBright yellow walls line this all-day cafe serving traditional Turkish mains, sandwiches and salads.
Great place for a coffee/tea and cake stop on the Royal Mile.
35 locals recommend
Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
250 CanongateGreat place for a coffee/tea and cake stop on the Royal Mile.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
37 locals recommend
Starbucks
123 Lothian RdSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Elegant Andalucian decor and intimate ambience in a tapas joint with set menus and kids' options.
57 locals recommend
Cafe Andaluz
77B George StElegant Andalucian decor and intimate ambience in a tapas joint with set menus and kids' options.
Creative Thai cuisine in a rooftop eatery with sleek modern looks and glass walls for castle views.
128 locals recommend
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StCreative Thai cuisine in a rooftop eatery with sleek modern looks and glass walls for castle views.
Pibroch Scottish Restaurant
240 CanongateScottish Restaurant
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdBar and Restuarant
"Creative, eclectic vegetarian cuisine served in warm, maroon decor with group menu and vegan dishes"
117 locals recommend
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's St"Creative, eclectic vegetarian cuisine served in warm, maroon decor with group menu and vegan dishes"
Gaucho Edinburgh
4a St Andrew SquareSteaks
Casual red and yellow decor in friendly bistro offering French classics and set lunch menu deals.
100 locals recommend
Chez Jules
109 Hanover StCasual red and yellow decor in friendly bistro offering French classics and set lunch menu deals.