Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Arthur's Seat
The best view of Edinburgh.
National Museum of Scotland
An amazing museum and you could lose days in it!
Edinburghs historical heart. Tons of history located in this one street.
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
Edinburghs historical heart. Tons of history located in this one street.
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillI would take at least half a day to tour the Castle.
If Arthurs Seat is too much like hard work, here is the easier, alternative viewpoint. From the flat, only a 15 minute walk.
40 locals recommend
Salisbury Crags
If Arthurs Seat is too much like hard work, here is the easier, alternative viewpoint. From the flat, only a 15 minute walk.
just take a walk round the Crags and then down to the Palace. The Queens official home when she comes to Scotland.
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Canongatejust take a walk round the Crags and then down to the Palace. The Queens official home when she comes to Scotland.
The Meadows
Melville DriveAnother green space to chill, 10 mins walk away.
Calton Hill
Calton HillAnother great viewpoint.
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle RoadEdinburgh's lesser known castle but well worth seeing
Everything Else
Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith RdOlympic size swimming pool/diving just 5 mins walk away.
The University of Edinburgh
South BridgeEasily accessed from the flat.
George Street
George StreetHigh quality shops and bars/restaurants.
Food Scene
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeWhere Harry potter was born ;) 10 mins walk.
Cheapest and best noodles in the Southside. This guy does everything fresh. Basic and authentic.
Tasty Noodle
36 Buccleuch StCheapest and best noodles in the Southside. This guy does everything fresh. Basic and authentic.
Coffee shop that does the best Indian food (sit in)....small and always packed out.
35 locals recommend
10 to 10 in Delhi
67 Nicolson StCoffee shop that does the best Indian food (sit in)....small and always packed out.
Kilimanjaro Coffee
104 Nicolson StOne of the busiest coffee houses in the area.
The Wee Boulangerie
67 Clerk StBread and cakes and coffee all made here. I love it.
The Mosque Kitchen
31-33 Nicolson SquareCheap Indian food. Basic and good. Canteen style.
Drinks & Nightlife
Andrew Usher & Co.
32b W Nicolson StAmazingly good microbrewery and awesome craft beers. 20+ taps!
Live music every night of the week. 3-4 bands every night. Open util 3am.
62 locals recommend
Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeLive music every night of the week. 3-4 bands every night. Open util 3am.
Great wee pub with great food with all vegetarian options. Amazingly awesome nachos....huge!
45 locals recommend
The Auld Hoose
19 Forth StGreat wee pub with great food with all vegetarian options. Amazingly awesome nachos....huge!
Bands on every night of the week. Jazz, blues and funk. Great bar, great atmosphere.
176 locals recommend
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StBands on every night of the week. Jazz, blues and funk. Great bar, great atmosphere.
Here is where you should have a single malt whisky and listen to good Scottish traditional and folk music. This place is the real deal.
144 locals recommend
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdHere is where you should have a single malt whisky and listen to good Scottish traditional and folk music. This place is the real deal.
Have a round of golf just outside this old pub then head in for a pint after.
108 locals recommend
The Golf Tavern
30 - 31 Wright's HousesHave a round of golf just outside this old pub then head in for a pint after.
Diablo Loco
74-78 South Clerk StreetGreat beers and slow cooked smoked meat....what's not to like?
The Southern Bar
22-26 S Clerk StA great range of cask ale and good food. Awesome looking old pub
Old pub from the 1700's. Large outside seating area when the weathers fine.
66 locals recommend
The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StOld pub from the 1700's. Large outside seating area when the weathers fine.
Essentials
Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadLots of grocery shops in this long street.
Arts & Culture
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StA beautiful theatre.
The Queen's Hall
85-89 Clerk StGreat concert venue, 10 minutes walk away.
King's Theatre
2 Leven StPantomime !