Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
One of Edinburgh's best seafood restaurants, literally on the apartment's doorstep!
I would recommend the surf and turf if you're hungry, and of course if you like mussels and steak.
45 locals recommend
The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 GrassmarketOne of Edinburgh's best seafood restaurants, literally on the apartment's doorstep!
I would recommend the surf and turf if you're hungry, and of course if you like mussels and steak.
They have really yummy smoothies, and great wraps or toasties to eat in or take away. The number one reason for going there however has to be their carrot cake!! Their coffee is pretty tasty too :D
36 locals recommend
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W BowThey have really yummy smoothies, and great wraps or toasties to eat in or take away. The number one reason for going there however has to be their carrot cake!! Their coffee is pretty tasty too :D
Quirky little bar/restaurant that serves amazing food. Great atmosphere and lovely, friendly staff.
92 locals recommend
Under The Stairs
3A Merchant StQuirky little bar/restaurant that serves amazing food. Great atmosphere and lovely, friendly staff.
Cute mexican restaurant with tasty tasty burgers and of course all your mexican favourites. Just round the corner from the apartment too!
10 locals recommend
Mariachi Restaurant
7 Victoria StCute mexican restaurant with tasty tasty burgers and of course all your mexican favourites. Just round the corner from the apartment too!
Lovely authentic Thai restaurant with great service. Usually busy, so best to book ahead.
32 locals recommend
Phuket Pavilion
8 Union StLovely authentic Thai restaurant with great service. Usually busy, so best to book ahead.
Valvona & Crolla is famous in Edinburgh for being a family run Italian deli that was started in the 1930's!
VinCaffe has a cafe downstairs and a restaurant upstairs, and some amazing coffees!
6 locals recommend
Valvona & Crolla VinCaffè
11 Multrees WalkValvona & Crolla is famous in Edinburgh for being a family run Italian deli that was started in the 1930's!
VinCaffe has a cafe downstairs and a restaurant upstairs, and some amazing coffees!
Amazing burgers, and really friendly staff. Recommended for the desserts as well :D
56 locals recommend
Smoke Stack
53-55 Broughton StAmazing burgers, and really friendly staff. Recommended for the desserts as well :D
The best pizzas in Edinburgh! If you're not feeling like a pizza, there's tons of other lovely things to choose from. Great service too :D
241 locals recommend
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkThe best pizzas in Edinburgh! If you're not feeling like a pizza, there's tons of other lovely things to choose from. Great service too :D
Everything Else
It's like having a luau in the middle of Edinburgh, in a bun... Just really tasty pork (hog!). Something a bit different, and worth a try if you're heading past and want a bite to eat.
62 locals recommend
Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StIt's like having a luau in the middle of Edinburgh, in a bun... Just really tasty pork (hog!). Something a bit different, and worth a try if you're heading past and want a bite to eat.
If you're wanting to try some classic British fish and chips, this place is a must. Fresh fish fried to order, it can't be beat. Super tasty and great service.
Montgomery Fish Bar
5-7 Montgomery StIf you're wanting to try some classic British fish and chips, this place is a must. Fresh fish fried to order, it can't be beat. Super tasty and great service.
Scotland's National Museum. And it's free! Lots of things to see and learn here.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's National Museum. And it's free! Lots of things to see and learn here.
ShakeAway
Amazing milk shake bar...
The National Art Gallery of Scotland. Housed in a beautiful building in the centre of Edinburgh, its collection of Scottish and International art is amongst the best in the world. And entry is free!
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThe National Art Gallery of Scotland. Housed in a beautiful building in the centre of Edinburgh, its collection of Scottish and International art is amongst the best in the world. And entry is free!
Shopping
My favourite shop in Edinburgh!!!! Selling cute gifts and prints and some really amazing pieces of furniture, both reclaimed and refurbished. You have to take a look to see what they have in the shop!
38 locals recommend
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton StMy favourite shop in Edinburgh!!!! Selling cute gifts and prints and some really amazing pieces of furniture, both reclaimed and refurbished. You have to take a look to see what they have in the shop!
A really cute little shop that mainly sells jewellery, but also sells little gifts, cards and prints.
10 locals recommend
Hannah Zakari
A really cute little shop that mainly sells jewellery, but also sells little gifts, cards and prints.
A lovely little shop specialising in gorgeous Scottish produce and gifts. The owners, Beth & Fiona, are lovely and always friendly and helpful.
14 locals recommend
Cranachan & Crowdie
263 CanongateA lovely little shop specialising in gorgeous Scottish produce and gifts. The owners, Beth & Fiona, are lovely and always friendly and helpful.
Drinks & Nightlife
A really good bar, but I particularly love it for the amazing food! Great pub atmosphere and friendly service too.
27 locals recommend
The Conan Doyle
71-73 York PlA really good bar, but I particularly love it for the amazing food! Great pub atmosphere and friendly service too.
A nice small pub with a cozy atmosphere and a great selection of whiskies to choose from
79 locals recommend
The Bow Bar
80 W BowA nice small pub with a cozy atmosphere and a great selection of whiskies to choose from
Dragonfly
52 West PortGreat cocktails and a lively atmosphere!
Sightseeing
Candlemaker Row
Candlemaker RowThe statue of Greyfriar's Bobby, an Edinburgh icon!
Imposing historic castle in the very centre of the city. Worth a visit even if just for the views.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillImposing historic castle in the very centre of the city. Worth a visit even if just for the views.
A small hill in the city centre topped with several interesting monuments. An easy walk to the top rewards you with gorgeous panoramic views of the city.
327 locals recommend
Carlton Hill Steps
A small hill in the city centre topped with several interesting monuments. An easy walk to the top rewards you with gorgeous panoramic views of the city.
Arthur's Seat, the remains of an extinct volcano provides an energetic walk and spectacular views from the summit.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat, the remains of an extinct volcano provides an energetic walk and spectacular views from the summit.
A bustling market square edged with gorgeous old buildings. Hosts various regular outdoor markets and entertainment and provides many dining options.
317 locals recommend
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketA bustling market square edged with gorgeous old buildings. Hosts various regular outdoor markets and entertainment and provides many dining options.
Essentials
The closest Sainsburys local supermarket to the apartment. Open 7-11 Monday to Saturday and 8-11 Sunday.
457 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StThe closest Sainsburys local supermarket to the apartment. Open 7-11 Monday to Saturday and 8-11 Sunday.