Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
An amazing picturesque area along with Edinburgh's highest point; Arthur's Seat, all within reach. You'll find many small ponds and lakes (Scottish: Loch) where natural wildlife can still be spotted. During sunny days, the area is perfect for a nice walk in the day or a jog.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveAn amazing picturesque area along with Edinburgh's highest point; Arthur's Seat, all within reach. You'll find many small ponds and lakes (Scottish: Loch) where natural wildlife can still be spotted. During sunny days, the area is perfect for a nice walk in the day or a jog.
The place is great to hang out after a tiring day, or just to meet up with friends and sit on the grass. Known to host some sporting events and BBQ, this public green-space is free to use and a great place to relax.
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveThe place is great to hang out after a tiring day, or just to meet up with friends and sit on the grass. Known to host some sporting events and BBQ, this public green-space is free to use and a great place to relax.
Essentials
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkThe nearest place to buy all your groceries.
Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadMore selections available but a bit further away.
Lidl
Dalry RoadGrocery store with the best offers.
If you are visiting, you may work out at this University gym for a single entrance fee of 3£.
75 locals recommend
Pleasance
60 PleasanceIf you are visiting, you may work out at this University gym for a single entrance fee of 3£.
In case of an emergency, call 112. However, if you do feel ill, contact the hospital or the NHS via 111 for a quick consult.
29 locals recommend
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Old Dalkeith RdIn case of an emergency, call 112. However, if you do feel ill, contact the hospital or the NHS via 111 for a quick consult.
Arts & Culture
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlKnown to host some world-famous Musicals and Theatre Shows.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFood Scene
Delicious premium takeaway famous around the Edinburgh student body for their customisable stir-fry noodles in a box.
11 locals recommend
Red Box Noodle Bar
51 W Nicolson StDelicious premium takeaway famous around the Edinburgh student body for their customisable stir-fry noodles in a box.
A more high-end restaurant located in Stockbridge which offers delicious Scottish cuisine. One of the top rated restaurants by Tripadvisor.
150 locals recommend
The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlA more high-end restaurant located in Stockbridge which offers delicious Scottish cuisine. One of the top rated restaurants by Tripadvisor.
Sightseeing
The landmark of the city, the Edinburgh castle. A definite must-visit for tourists. Historic and interesting, the place will set you back quite a bit for the ticket, but definitely a place to tick off your list.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe landmark of the city, the Edinburgh castle. A definite must-visit for tourists. Historic and interesting, the place will set you back quite a bit for the ticket, but definitely a place to tick off your list.
A nice viewing point to see the entire city of Edinburgh from. On top of the hill, you can find some curious structures such as Parthenon-like pillars where you can climb on and take pictures.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillA nice viewing point to see the entire city of Edinburgh from. On top of the hill, you can find some curious structures such as Parthenon-like pillars where you can climb on and take pictures.
Shopping
Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street is a popular destination for avid shoppers.