Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little bar right next to the flat. Not too expensive and great deals during the week and weekend.
106 locals recommend
The Mash Tun Bier House & Kitchen
154 Easter RdGreat little bar right next to the flat. Not too expensive and great deals during the week and weekend.
Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkOne of the many bars on Leith Walk which we like going to.
Jeremiah's Taproom
7-8 Elm RowHas a pub quiz on a Sunday.
Quite a hidden bar; you can easily walk past it. It's down the stairs on the corner of Queen St and Hanover St and has really nice cocktails. It's only small, so gets busy!
235 locals recommend
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StQuite a hidden bar; you can easily walk past it. It's down the stairs on the corner of Queen St and Hanover St and has really nice cocktails. It's only small, so gets busy!
Lucky Liquor Co
39A Queen StServes great cocktails.
Sightseeing
Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, with Queen Elizabeth spending a week a year at the Palace. Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th century.
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateHolyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, with Queen Elizabeth spending a week a year at the Palace. Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th century.
Edinburgh Castle is a famous, key landmark in the city. http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
The 1'o clock gun is fired from Edinburgh Castle everyday, in case you are wondering what the noise is!
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a famous, key landmark in the city. http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
The 1'o clock gun is fired from Edinburgh Castle everyday, in case you are wondering what the noise is!
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceA big supermarket.
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StA big Tesco supermarket
The local supermarket, really close to the flat. Has the essentials and a little bit more.
115 locals recommend
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdThe local supermarket, really close to the flat. Has the essentials and a little bit more.
Entertainment & Activities
There is a cinema in the Omni centre as well as places to eat and drink.
229 locals recommend
Omni Centre
Greenside RowThere is a cinema in the Omni centre as well as places to eat and drink.
Walk up Arthur's Seat and get beautiful views of Edinburgh and out to the Forth. A great activity and very close to the flat!
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Walk up Arthur's Seat and get beautiful views of Edinburgh and out to the Forth. A great activity and very close to the flat!
Food Scene
Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkIf you fancy Spanish food...
Vittoria on the Walk
113 Brunswick StIf you fancy Italian food..
Arts & Culture
Free to see the main parts of this museum there is lots to explore!
http://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Free to see the main parts of this museum there is lots to explore!
http://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
Parks & Nature
Great place for a run - around the park or if you are feeling adventurous up Arthur's Seat. The road going around Arthur's seat from Holyrood Park is just over a 5k run.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveGreat place for a run - around the park or if you are feeling adventurous up Arthur's Seat. The road going around Arthur's seat from Holyrood Park is just over a 5k run.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful gardens and no charge to get in.