Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Awesome interior, yummy cakes, gluten-free options - seating on the promenade
81 locals recommend
The Beach House
57 Bath StAwesome interior, yummy cakes, gluten-free options - seating on the promenade
St Andrews Restaurant & Takeaway
280-284 Portobello High StBest fish and chips in Edinburgh
Greek Artisan Pastries
32-34 Portobello High StCome on - it's Greek pastry! Speaks for itself!
Dream & Season
56 King's PlRight on the beach!
Mums Great Comfort Food
4A Forrest RdStaff are so lovely, and the food is wonderful!
It's the most famous Harry Potter place in Edinburgh and apparently JK Rowling came up with the idea for Harry while drinking coffee here :-)
163 locals recommend
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeIt's the most famous Harry Potter place in Edinburgh and apparently JK Rowling came up with the idea for Harry while drinking coffee here :-)
Entertainment & Activities
A restored old Victorian Baths with pool steam, turkish baths and more..
42 locals recommend
Portobello Swim Centre
57 The PromenadeA restored old Victorian Baths with pool steam, turkish baths and more..
Vue Cinemas
61/11 Leith StClosest (by bus) to the flat
Fort Kinnaird
Free parking - easy to get to by car
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceIt's beautiful - and free!
Amazing ancient volcanic park in the middle of the city and only about 5 mins by bus from Kings Road! Holyrood Palace also sits on the edge of the Park.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Amazing ancient volcanic park in the middle of the city and only about 5 mins by bus from Kings Road! Holyrood Palace also sits on the edge of the Park.
It's beautiful, clean clear sand, 2.5km of promenade with cafes and bars
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeIt's beautiful, clean clear sand, 2.5km of promenade with cafes and bars
Arts & Culture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdMy favourite gallery
Massive beautiful building in the City Centre housing multiple floors of Scottish and International history, nature, art, design, fashion and science and technology. Entrance is free!
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Massive beautiful building in the City Centre housing multiple floors of Scottish and International history, nature, art, design, fashion and science and technology. Entrance is free!
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillMost famous landmark in Edinburgh
Shopping
Lots of cool artisan shops along the high street as well as everything else that you might need during your stay.
7 locals recommend
Portobello High Street
Portobello High StreetLots of cool artisan shops along the high street as well as everything else that you might need during your stay.
Shopping mall with all the leading brand stores - easiest by car
33 locals recommend
Fort Kinnaird station
Shopping mall with all the leading brand stores - easiest by car
Essentials
Great budget grocery store - only 2 mins walk from the flat -often has beach accessories too
28 locals recommend
ALDI
Gilmerton RoadGreat budget grocery store - only 2 mins walk from the flat -often has beach accessories too
Bigger than Aldis with more choice especially good for special diet foods, gluten-free, vegan etc. Less then 5 mins by bus from the flat.
104 locals recommend
Morrisons
Portobello RoadBigger than Aldis with more choice especially good for special diet foods, gluten-free, vegan etc. Less then 5 mins by bus from the flat.