Edinburgh Guidebook
Nature
Main and higher peak in Edinburgh. Nice views from the top, around 45min hiking to reach the top. Nice nature spot!
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Main and higher peak in Edinburgh. Nice views from the top, around 45min hiking to reach the top. Nice nature spot!
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceNice botanic garden if appropriate season.
Beautiful art park further west from Edinburgh. 10£ the entrance. To get there, take the bus X23 or X27 from Princes Street.
107 locals recommend
Jupiter Artland
Beautiful art park further west from Edinburgh. 10£ the entrance. To get there, take the bus X23 or X27 from Princes Street.
Hills located in the south west of Edinburgh. Ideal to do a wee hike or take a break from the city. Bus number 4 / 10 / 11.
More information: http://www.pentlandhills.org
37 locals recommend
Pentland Hills
Hills located in the south west of Edinburgh. Ideal to do a wee hike or take a break from the city. Bus number 4 / 10 / 11.
More information: http://www.pentlandhills.org
This island is connected to the coast (Cramond beach) - the path is about 1miles length. CAREFUL: the island is reachable only during the low tide. Double-Check the tide timetable online, and ensure that you have enough time to return from the island when engaged.
Bus to get there: 41.
124 locals recommend
Cramond Island
This island is connected to the coast (Cramond beach) - the path is about 1miles length. CAREFUL: the island is reachable only during the low tide. Double-Check the tide timetable online, and ensure that you have enough time to return from the island when engaged.
Bus to get there: 41.
Another nice beach in Edinburgh, giving access to Cramond Island (see other recommendation).
Bus to get there: 41.
102 locals recommend
Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondAnother nice beach in Edinburgh, giving access to Cramond Island (see other recommendation).
Bus to get there: 41.
Historical/Cultural
Historic fortress of Edinburgh. Including the National war museum and nice view of the city. About 20£ the entrance.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillHistoric fortress of Edinburgh. Including the National war museum and nice view of the city. About 20£ the entrance.
Royal Mile, Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Cowgate... discover the historical centre of Edinburgh!
195 locals recommend
Edinburgh Old Town
Royal Mile, Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Cowgate... discover the historical centre of Edinburgh!
The harbour district of Edinburgh, less touristic than the old town. Can go there by bus 10 / 11 / 16 / 35.
162 locals recommend
Leith
The harbour district of Edinburgh, less touristic than the old town. Can go there by bus 10 / 11 / 16 / 35.
Peaceful and charming area along the Leith river. Located 5 min from Princes Street west end.
268 locals recommend
Dean Village
Dean PathPeaceful and charming area along the Leith river. Located 5 min from Princes Street west end.
Most important historical church of Edinburgh, located on the Royal Mile.
152 locals recommend
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetMost important historical church of Edinburgh, located on the Royal Mile.
National Museum of Scotland, located near the city centre. Treat about history, wild life, technology... it's easy to spend hours there. Free.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland, located near the city centre. Treat about history, wild life, technology... it's easy to spend hours there. Free.
National art gallery of Scotland, located in Princes Street. For art lovers or amateurs. Free.
114 locals recommend
National Galleries of Scotland
The MoundNational art gallery of Scotland, located in Princes Street. For art lovers or amateurs. Free.
Located in Princes Street, this Gothic-style monument measures 60m. Can climb the stairs to enjoy the view from the top (about 10£).
302 locals recommend
Scott Monument
Located in Princes Street, this Gothic-style monument measures 60m. Can climb the stairs to enjoy the view from the top (about 10£).
Park/Sightseeing
Famous park located aside with Princes Street, which is the most famous shopping street in Edinburgh. Nice view of the castle and of the old town.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetFamous park located aside with Princes Street, which is the most famous shopping street in Edinburgh. Nice view of the castle and of the old town.
The Meadows
Melville DriveLarge public park near the old town, great to spend time outside.
Hill in central Edinburgh, 10min away from the apartment. Nice views of the city and Arthur's Seat. Historical buildings.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillHill in central Edinburgh, 10min away from the apartment. Nice views of the city and Arthur's Seat. Historical buildings.
Nice walk along the beach of Edinburgh - peaceful place. Bus to get there from the flat: 26.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeNice walk along the beach of Edinburgh - peaceful place. Bus to get there from the flat: 26.
Pubs/Bars
One of the most beautiful and cheapest pub in Edinburgh! Located in Georges Street, parts of the pub chain Wetherspoons.
25 locals recommend
The Standing Order
62-66 George StOne of the most beautiful and cheapest pub in Edinburgh! Located in Georges Street, parts of the pub chain Wetherspoons.
Initiation and history of Scotch whisky. About 15£ for a basic tour.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillInitiation and history of Scotch whisky. About 15£ for a basic tour.
One of the most beautiful bar & restaurant in Edinburgh located in Georges Street!
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StOne of the most beautiful bar & restaurant in Edinburgh located in Georges Street!
Typical Irish pub with live music everyday, in the old town.
29 locals recommend
Finnegans Wake Edinburgh
9b Victoria StTypical Irish pub with live music everyday, in the old town.
Huge bar with live music running everyday, in the old town.
32 locals recommend
Stramash Live Music Bar
207 CowgateHuge bar with live music running everyday, in the old town.
One of the most famous LGBT club in the city. Located 5 min walking from the apartment.
46 locals recommend
CC Blooms
23-24 Greenside PlOne of the most famous LGBT club in the city. Located 5 min walking from the apartment.
One of the most original bar in Edinburgh! Arcade games and good music are waiting for you. Located 10min walking from the flat.
29 locals recommend
The Mousetrap
180 Leith WalkOne of the most original bar in Edinburgh! Arcade games and good music are waiting for you. Located 10min walking from the flat.
Peaceful bar, with sofas and boardgames. Located 5 min walking from the apartment.
158 locals recommend
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkPeaceful bar, with sofas and boardgames. Located 5 min walking from the apartment.
A good place to watch sport event (inside or outside) or take a drink. Located in Cowgate, in the old town.
34 locals recommend
The Three Sisters
139 CowgateA good place to watch sport event (inside or outside) or take a drink. Located in Cowgate, in the old town.
An original bar, located in the old town. Meet inside the bar a cinema, pools and a rock atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
The Banshee Labyrinth
29-35 Niddry StAn original bar, located in the old town. Meet inside the bar a cinema, pools and a rock atmosphere.